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.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 S8 TI-GSRF SM-X700NZSAXAR | Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL | UMIDIGI Active T1 | Vekfulpc T60 Pro | MENTUME K70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A8 | 2.5 GHz Snapdragon | MediaTek | 2000 MHz | 2.2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 8 | 18 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 128 | 256 | 128 | 256 | 128 |
| Screen | 7.9" 2048x1536 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" | 13.4" | 10.1" |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 12 | Android 15 | Android | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Stylus | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false | false | true | true | false |
| 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 S8 TI-GSRF SM-X700NZSAXAR Compare | 95.8 | 94.6 | 67.8 | 78.6 | 81.2 | 99.9 | 66.5 | 54.7 | 79.9 | 95.4 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Compare | 93.3 | 89.4 | 67.8 | 82.9 | 87.8 | 34 | 75 | 77.5 | 66.9 | 97.7 |
| UMIDIGI Active T1 Compare | 85.1 | 81.5 | 87.9 | 30.3 | 89.2 | 80.1 | 55.2 | 88.6 | 89.2 | 72.2 |
| Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare | 93.3 | 89.4 | 67.8 | 64.6 | 89.2 | 90 | 75 | 54.7 | 63.3 | 55.9 |
| MENTUME K70 Compare | 85.1 | 81.5 | 91.5 | 55.5 | 66.4 | 90 | 55.2 | 65.4 | 79.9 | 72.2 |