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Apple iPad mini (2021)

Available Released: Available. Released 2021, September 24 3.7/5 Best Battery
Apple iPad mini (2021)
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Spec Score
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64GB WIFI RM 1,709
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256GB WIFI RM 2,800
Updated on: 2026, Aug 21 View Prices
iOS
Apple
5G
NFC (No)
Fingerprint
  • Released Available. Released 2021, September 24
  • OS iPadOS 15
  • Display 8.3" 1488x2266 pixels
  • Camera 12MP 2160p
  • RAM 4GB RAM Apple A15 Bionic
  • Battery -

Our Rating

A feature-rich device that stands out with its display, a huge - battery, fast charging and modern connectivity. The Apple chipset offers dependable daily performance.

3.7
Score: 3.7 / 5
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Battery 10 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • spec_score 74 / 10
  • aspects 8 / 10

Pros

  1. Good looking.
  2. 5G network supported.
  3. Large Retina IPS LCD display.
  4. Best of Performance.

Cons

  1. Good looking.
  2. 5G network supported.
  3. Large Retina IPS LCD display.
  4. Best of Performance.
  5. FM radio not supported.
  6. NFC not supported.
  7. Facebook
  8. X
  9. LinkedIn
  10. YouTube
  11. Instagram
  12. TikTok
  13. RSS

Prices in Nigeria Updated September 2026

  • 64GB WIFI
    RM 1,709
    official
  • 256GB WIFI
    RM 2,800
    official
  • 256GB WIFI with 5G
    RM 3,564
    official
VERSIONS: A2568

Specifications

General

Brand
Apple
Model
iPad mini (2021)
Device
Tablets
Added
September 15, 2021
Updated
March 14, 2024

Launch

Announced The official date or month when the manufacturer publicly announced and introduced the product to the global market.
2021, September 14
Status Current market availability status of the device (e.g. Available, Released, Coming Soon, or Discontinued).
Available. Released 2021, September 24

Network

5G bands 5G (Fifth Generation) cellular technology offering ultra-high data speeds, ultra-low latency, and massive device connectivity across Sub-6GHz and mmWave frequencies.
SA/NSA
EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection.
Yes
GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet-oriented mobile data standard on 2G cellular networks facilitating basic internet browsing and MMS transfer.
Yes
Speed Maximum theoretical cellular download and upload data speeds supported by the device's modem (e.g. HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA).
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
Technology Network technology refers to the type of cellular connectivity supported by the mobile device, such as GSM, HSPA, LTE (4G), or 5G Sub-6/mmWave.
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands 2G (Second Generation) digital cellular network frequencies (typically GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) used for basic voice calls, SMS, and low-speed data.
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands 3G (Third Generation) cellular frequencies (such as UMTS/HSDPA/WCDMA) providing faster data transfer speeds, video calling, and improved internet browsing over 2G.
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) frequency bands that provide high-speed mobile broadband internet access, HD voice calling (VoLTE), and low latency.
LTE

Body

Dimensions Physical dimensions (Height × Width × Thickness in millimeters and inches) defining the outer size and form factor of the phone or tablet.
195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in)
Weight Total physical weight of the device in grams (g) and ounces (oz), including the internal battery.
293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz)
Build Exterior materials used in constructing the device (such as glass front, glass or ceramic back, aluminum or plastic frame, eco-leather finish).
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM Type and number of SIM card slots supported (e.g., Nano-SIM, Dual SIM with dual standby, eSIM support, hybrid slots).
Nano-SIM, eSIM
Others
Stylus support (2nd gen only)

Display

Features Special screen features like high refresh rate (90Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz), HDR10+, Dolby Vision, peak brightness in nits, PWM dimming, or always-on display.
Wide color gamutTrue-tone
Protection Scratch-resistant protective glass covering the display screen (such as Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Gorilla Glass 5, Ceramic Shield, or Dragontrail) or ingress protection rating.
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Type Display panel technology (such as AMOLED, Super AMOLED, OLED, IPS LCD, LTPO, or TFT) determining color vibrancy, contrast ratios, and viewing angles.
Non-removable Li-Ion
Size Diagonal measurement of the display screen measured in inches (″) or centimeters (cm) and screen-to-body percentage ratio.
8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution Total number of pixels displayed horizontally and vertically (e.g., FHD+ 1080 × 2400 pixels), aspect ratio, and pixel density in pixels per inch (ppi).
1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)

Platform

OS Operating System and custom user interface software installed on the device (such as Android 14 with HyperOS, One UI, OxygenOS, iOS, or HarmonyOS).
iPadOS 15
Chipset System on a Chip (SoC) combining the central processor, graphics processor, neural engine, and modem (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek Dimensity, Apple Bionic, Google Tensor).
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPU Central Processing Unit architecture, core count (e.g., Octa-core), and clock speeds in GHz handling all primary computing tasks.
Hexa-core (2x2.93 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPU Graphics Processing Unit (such as Adreno, Mali, or Immortalis) responsible for 3D graphics rendering, video decoding, and smooth gaming.
Apple GPU (5-core)

Memory

Card slot Support for external memory expansion (such as microSDXC) through a dedicated memory slot or shared hybrid SIM tray.
No
Internal Built-in onboard flash storage capacity (ROM) and operating memory (RAM) configurations (e.g. 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM) using UFS or eMMC flash standards.
64/256 GB

Main camera

Video Maximum video recording resolutions and frame rates supported (such as 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS).
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Single Single camera sensor configuration with megapixel count, aperture, and sensor details.
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF

Sound

Alert types
Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Audio output speaker system (e.g. stereo dual speakers, bottom-firing speaker, Dolby Atmos tuning, Hi-Res audio certification).
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Presence of standard 3.5mm stereo headphone / audio jack for connecting wired headphones or external microphones without an adapter.
No

Connectivity

GPS Satellite positioning and geolocation navigation systems supported (such as GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC) with dual-band precision.
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
WLAN Wi-Fi networking standards supported (e.g., Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e/7), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and mobile hotspot functionality.
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth Short-range wireless technology version (e.g., Bluetooth 5.3, 5.4) with supported audio codecs (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC).
5.0, A2DP
NFC Near Field Communication technology used for wireless contactless payments (Google Pay, Apple Pay), transit cards, and instant pairing.
No
FM radio Built-in FM radio receiver for listening to broadcast radio stations over the air (often requiring wired earphones as an antenna).
No
USB Universal Serial Bus connector type and specification (e.g. USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1), supporting OTG (On-The-Go) data transfer and DisplayPort.
USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort

Features

Browser
HTML5
Java
No
Messaging
iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM
Sensors Built-in hardware sensors (such as fingerprint scanner under-display/side-mounted, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, color spectrum).
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer Siri natural language commands and dictation

Battery

Talk time Maximum theoretical continuous voice talk time supported on a full battery charge.
Up to 10 h (multimedia)
Capacity Battery energy storage capacity measured in milliampere-hours (mAh) indicating total power reserve.
-

More

Models Manufacturer model code identifiers (e.g. SM-S928B, A3106, 23117RK66C) representing regional variants.
A2568
Made by
USA
Color Official color finishes and aesthetic variants released by the manufacturer for this device.
Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight

General Specs

Display
8.3″1488×2266 pixels
RAM Random Access Memory capacity used by the operating system and running apps for multitasking, caching, and fast app switching.
4 GB
Price Official retail launch price or current market pricing across official and unofficial channels.
₦587,500
Released
2021, September
ROM
64/256 GB

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Apple iPad mini (2021) Price in Malaysia September 2026

Model Apple iPad mini (2021)
Price RM 1,709
Display 8.3″ 1488×2266 pixels
RAM 4 GB
ROM 64/256 GB
Released 2021, September 24

Questions and opinions about the iPad mini (2021)

When it will release?

It will launch in September 2021.

What is the price of the Apple iPad mini (2021)?

The price of the Apple iPad mini (2021) is ₦587,500.

How much RAM and ROM does it contain?

It has one variant with 4GB RAM and two variants of 64/256GB in ROM. But, overall you can get two variants (64GB/4GB, 256GB/4GB) in market.

Which type of display panel is used in it?

It comes with an 8.3" Liquid Retina IPS LCD Display panel with 1488 x 2266 pixels resolution.

How are the processor and chipset?

It contains an Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) chipset.

What are the camera and video capabilities?

The single-camera setup on the back is 12MP and a 12MP selfie camera. The video recording capability is 1080p@30fps.

Does it support 5G network?

Yes, It supports a 5G network with 2G, 3G, 4G.

How the battery capacity is?

The battery capacity is an unknown Li-Polymer battery with fast charging.

What sensors does this tab have?

Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Which country and company manufactured it?

Apple manufactured it and this phone is made in the US.

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