Apple iPad Mini 7.9" 4th Generation Gold 2015
The 7.9-inch Retina display with anti-reflective coating and a thin 0.65-pound build makes this highly portable for one-handed use. Its A8 chip with 64-bit architecture and Touch ID sensor provide a responsive, secure experience in a compact form factor. This iPad mini is best for casual readers and media consumers who prioritize portability over raw productivity.
CPU Apple A8
RAM 2 GB
Storage 128 GB
Screen 7.9" 2048x1536
OS iPadOS
33 Overall Score
Price CA$0
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
72/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 30 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple A8 |
| Cores | 2 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 7.9" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | No |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad Mini 7.9" 4th Generation | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Xiaomi Pad 62779 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro TB373FU | UMIDIGI Active T1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A8 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | 3 GHz | Dimensity 8300 | 2000 MHz |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 12 | 32 | 12 | 8 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 512 | 1024 | 512 | 128 | 128 |
| Screen | 7.9" 2048x1536 | 11" 2560x1600 | 13" 2880x1920 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" |
| OS | iPadOS | Android | Windows 11 Pro | HyperOS 2 | Android 14 | Android |
| Stylus | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | 47 | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad Mini 7.9" 4th Generation | 4.2 | 6.7 | 4.5 | 67.5 | 32.2 | 43.9 | 55.2 | 38.9 | 36.2 | 61.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 97.9 | 96.6 | 81.6 | 93.6 | 85.1 | 98.4 | 89.5 | 92.9 | 66.9 | 92.6 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 76.8 | 92.6 | 98.9 | 98.6 | 99.2 | 86.3 | 97.7 | 77.5 | 93.6 | 38.5 |
| Xiaomi Pad 62779 Compare | 97.9 | 96.6 | 81.6 | 98.9 | 87.4 | 68.9 | 89.5 | 77.5 | 79.9 | 85.3 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro TB373FU Compare | 98.2 | 97 | 78.5 | 94 | 91.8 | 97.6 | 55.2 | 0 | 79.9 | 92.6 |
| UMIDIGI Active T1 Compare | 85 | 81.5 | 87.9 | 30.3 | 89.2 | 80.1 | 55.2 | 88.6 | 89.2 | 72.2 |
