Apple iPad mini 9.7" 5th Generation Gold 2019
The A15 Bionic chip with Neural Engine delivers a significant performance leap in a compact 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone. Its USB-C connector and second-generation Apple Pencil support modernize the accessory and charging experience. This tablet is best for readers and note-takers who prioritize one-handed portability over a larger canvas.
CPU Apple M2
RAM 3 GB
Storage 64 GB
Screen 9.7" 2048x1536
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
cellular Yes
43 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong screen (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average social proof (1st percentile)
- Below average ram (11th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 8 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
Display
| Size | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 9.7" 5th Generation | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Vekfulpc T60 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | 2800 MHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 2.2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 3 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 1000 | 1024 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 14.6" 2960x1848 | 13" 2880x1920 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 13.4" |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 16 | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | true | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | 47 | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad mini 9.7" 5th Generation | 63.8 | 62.7 | 10.9 | 66.1 | 54.8 | 62.8 | 29.5 | 83.5 | 1.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Compare | 97.8 | 96.5 | 92.9 | 99.7 | 90.9 | 87 | 96.9 | 63.9 | 66.6 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 Compare | 73.1 | 92.6 | 92.9 | 99.3 | 98.8 | 84.7 | 98 | 92.8 | 81 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG Compare | 97.3 | 95.2 | 66.2 | 98.6 | 84.2 | 53.2 | 83.5 | 78.4 | 92.6 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 68.7 | 65.7 | 92.9 | 97 | 89 | 97 | 83.5 | 92.8 | 89.6 |
| Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare | 93.2 | 88.9 | 66.2 | 63.3 | 86.4 | 88.9 | 74.1 | 59.7 | 85.7 |
Usage Scores
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Other Configurations4
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