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 (83rd percentile) 83rd
- 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 | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 | Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG | Vekfulpc T60 Pro | Microsoft Surface Pro 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | 2800 MHz | 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 10th Gen |
| RAM (GB) | 3 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 64 | 256 | 128 | 256 | 256 | 128 |
| Screen | 9.7" 2048x1536 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 13.4" | 12.3" 2736x1824 |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 14 | Android | Android 14 | Android 15 | Windows 10 Home |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | true | false | false | false | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad mini 9.7" 5th Generation | 64.1 | 63.1 | 10.9 | 65.5 | 54.9 | 62.5 | 29.5 | 83.4 | 1.3 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 68.9 | 66.1 | 92.9 | 97 | 89.1 | 96.9 | 83.4 | 92.8 | 89.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare | 98.7 | 97.6 | 80.9 | 85.4 | 81.8 | 98.3 | 65.2 | 63.8 | 95.3 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 2AFZZCRP4CG Compare | 97.3 | 95.3 | 66.1 | 98.6 | 84.2 | 52.8 | 83.4 | 78.2 | 92.6 |
| Vekfulpc T60 Pro Compare | 93.1 | 89 | 66.1 | 62.7 | 86.4 | 88.8 | 73.9 | 59.6 | 85.3 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Compare | 93.5 | 89.4 | 66.1 | 84.1 | 29.5 | 81 | 65.2 | 78.2 | 68.2 |
Price
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