Apple iPad mini 2021 (6.Gen)

5G, 8.30", 256 GB, Starlight
Price in EUR including VAT, free shipping
110Ratings
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Test reportsVery good based on 3 tests
Delivered between 3/1/2025 and 7/1/2025
More than 10 items in stock at supplier

Colour

Memory Size

Mobile phone standard

Product details

The new iPad mini. Featuring an all-screen design with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display. Powerful A15 Bionic chip with Neural Engine. A 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage.
USB-C connectivity. Ultrafast 5G. Take notes, mark up documents, or capture your biggest ideas with Apple Pencil (2nd generation) that attaches magnetically and charges wirelessly.
• 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and wide color
• A15 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
• Touch ID for secure authentication
• 12MP Wide back camera, 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage
• Available in purple, starlight, pink, and space gray
• Landscape stereo speakers
• 5G for blazing-fast downloads and video streaming
• Stay connected with ultrafast Wi-Fi 6
• Up to 10 hours of battery life
• USB-C connector for charging and accessories
• Works with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
• iPadOS 15 is uniquely powerful, easy to use, and designed for the versatility of iPad
The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the iPad mini 8.3-inch screen is 8.3 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, LTE, and Wi-Fi calling are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and carrier.

Key specifications

Operating system
iPadOS
Operating System Version
iPadOS 15
Memory
4 GB
Max. picture resolution
2266 x 1488 Pixels
Mobile processor
Apple A15 Bionic
USB connector type
USB-C
Colour
White
Item number
16644584

General information

Manufacturer
Apple
Category
Tablets
Manufacturer no.
MK8H3TY/A
Release date
24.9.2021

Tablet properties

Colour group
White
Exact colour description
Starlight
Target group
Adults
Operation
Digitizer Pen, 
Touch screen
Touch
Multi-touch
Tablet equipment
Bluetooth, 
Integrated loudspeakers, 
Integrated microphone, 
integrated voice control, 
Wi-Fi
Number of speakers
2 x
Sensors
Accelerometer, 
Ambient light sensor, 
Barometer, 
Gyro sensor
Unlocking type
Fingerprint

Operating system

Operating system
iPadOS
Operating System Version
iPadOS 15

Display properties

Display size (inches)
8.30"
Screen technology
Retina
Panel technology
IPS
Max. picture resolution
2266 x 1488 Pixels
Pixel density
326 dpi

Connectivity

Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, 
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, 
Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, 
Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, 
Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, 
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Bluetooth version
5.0

Mobile networks

Mobile phone standard
5G
SIM card type
eSIM, 
Nano SIM

Processor

Mobile processor
Apple A15 Bionic
Number of processor cores
6 -Core
Processor clock frequency
2930000000 Hz

Camera properties

Camera resolution
12 Mpx
Front camera resolution
12 Mpx
Camera Functions
Autofocus, 
Image stabilisation, 
Zoom function
Max. Video resolution front camera
1080 x 720 pixels
Max. Video resolution rear camera
1080 x 720 pixels

Data storage properties

Memory
4 GB
Storage capacity
256 GB
Disk type
eMMC

Tablet features

Type of satellite navigation system
A-GPS, 
GLONASS

Interface

USB connector type
USB-C
Additional connection
DisplayPort

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
9 h

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Apple Siri

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, 
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power adapter, 
Tablet, 
USB-C charging cable

Product dimensions

Length
19.54 cm
Width
13.48 cm
Height
0.63 cm
Weight
297 g

Package dimensions

Length
21 cm
Width
15 cm
Height
5.50 cm
Weight
636 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Tablets» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Honor
  • 2.Amazon
  • 2.Apple
  • 2.Xiaomi
  • 5.Google

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Xiaomi
  • 6.Oukitel
  • 6.Samsung
  • 8.Apple
  • 9.Lenovo

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Tablets» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.iGet
  • 2.Nokia
  • 3.Apple
  • 4.Lenovo
  • 5.Samsung
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good87/100
Very good91/100Rank 2 out of 4
PCgo Logo
PCgoSmarte BretterReleaseMarch 2022
  • PositiveThe most compact tablet on the market
  • Positivemodern look
  • PositiveHaptics / workmanship excellent
  • PositiveComprehensive connectivity from Wi-Fi 6 to 5G (5G variant)
  • PositivePower processor delivers top performance
  • PositiveBright display with particularly high contrast and pen operation
    Very good82/100Rank 4 out of 4
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