Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation 2015, A8, 2GB, 32GB, Cellular, Silver
The 7.9-inch Retina display with anti-reflective coating and a 299-gram build make this one of the most portable tablets for single-handed use. Its A8 chip with 64-bit architecture and Touch ID sensor provide a secure, responsive experience in a chassis just 6.1 mm thin. This device is best for readers and casual users who prioritize a lightweight, pocketable form factor over raw productivity performance.
CPU A18
RAM 2 GB
Storage 32 GB
Screen 7.9" 2048x1536
OS iPadOS
cellular Yes
Battery 19 Wh
34 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sharpness (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong portability (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong battery (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong reading battery (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average gpu (3rd percentile)
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 10 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | A18 |
| Cores | 2 |
| GPU | PowerVR |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 7.9" |
| Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Panel | LCD |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | No |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Battery | 19 Wh |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro TB373FU | Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL | Antemper D126B-DP | Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 | URAO G140L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Processor (3.35 GHz ) | 2.2 GHz mediatek_helio | Apple M2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Storage (GB) | 32 | 128 | 256 | 128 | 128 | 256 |
| Screen | 7.9" 2048x1536 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" 2560x1600 | 11" | 11" 2560x1600 | 14.1" |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 14 | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 12 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Cellular | true | false | false | true | false | false |
| Battery (Wh) | 19 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation | 3.4 | 3.1 | 5 | 67.6 | 91.9 | 42.6 | 15.7 | 80.6 | 96.6 | 93.6 | 66.7 | 33.7 | 0 | 82.9 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro TB373FU Compare | 51.1 | 48.8 | 77.6 | 93.1 | 88.9 | 99.4 | 66.6 | 57.8 | 87.5 | 43.6 | 92.8 | 93.2 | 33.6 | 52.1 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Pad 25040RP0AL Compare | 77.7 | 74.8 | 66 | 83.4 | 85.8 | 32.2 | 74.7 | 80.6 | 89.2 | 92.1 | 63 | 97.9 | 51.4 | 77.8 |
| Antemper D126B-DP Compare | 89.4 | 82.5 | 66 | 30.2 | 72.6 | 88.8 | 55.1 | 96.1 | 0 | 0 | 71.3 | 90.2 | 65.6 | 21.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Compare | 58.3 | 56.8 | 66 | 82.2 | 80.1 | 99.9 | 66.6 | 41 | 89.2 | 59.2 | 77.3 | 95.9 | 38.5 | 61.1 |
| URAO G140L Compare | 55.6 | 53 | 51.6 | 54.4 | 86.9 | 95.3 | 74.7 | 96.1 | 0 | 0.7 | 77.3 | 72 | 47.6 | 14.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall33.9
- Reading64.8
- Student29.6
- Business29.2
- Art Design25
- Productivity19.2
- Entertainment34.2
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