Unveiled alongside the iPad Pro, the iPad Mini 4 is the successor of the discontinued iPad Mini 3. The 7.9-incher flaunts a thinner and lighter design and features an improved rear camera, newer OS and super-fast LTE connectivity.
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iPad Mini 4 Key Specs & Features
- 7.9-inch Touch Display, 2048 x 1536 pixels (324 ppi)
- 1.5GHz dual-core Apple A8 Chipset with 2GB RAM
- iOS 10
- 128GB Built-in Storage (from 2017)
- 8MP Rear Camera and 1.2MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE (Optional)
- Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
- up to 10 hours Battery Life
Design and Display
The iPad Mini 4 parades a spectacular, ultra-slim design with silver, gold or space grey finish. It is about 18 percent thinner than its predecessor at just 6.1mm. The tablet is equally lighter at a starting weight of 298 grams, compared to the 331 grams of the iPad Mini 3.
iPad Mini 4 crams in a 7.9-inch LED-backlit with full lamination and fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The multi-touch Retina screen has a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels for a pixel density of 326 ppi.
Camera and Storage
Apple has made the decision to bump the rear-facing camera to 8 megapixels. The iSight snapper with five-element lens design, autofocus, hybrid IR filter and backside illumination allows you record Full HD (1080p) videos at 30 fps and slow motion videos at 120 fps.
The 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera is retained for your selfie needs. As of 2017 iPad Mini 4 comes with 128GB built-in storage. This new model was launched alongside the new iPad (2017).
Performance and OS
The slate is equipped with an A8 processor with second-generation 64-bit desktop-grade architecture to allow you run highly demanding apps. iPad Mini 4 runs on the iOS 9/iOS 10 with improved interface and interesting new features such as Split View, Slide Over and Picture in Picture as well as an upgraded Siri assistant.
Power juice is supplied by a 19.1WHr Lithium-Polymer battery rated to deliver up to 10 hours of use.
Additional Specs and Features
iPad Mini 4 features Touch ID technology for advanced security without the stress of having to memorise passwords. The tablet boasts insanely fast 4G LTE support for the best of mobile browsing and downloading experience.
iPad Mini 4 also has Bluetooth 4.2 and dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac for speedy wireless connectivity.
Pricing & Availability
iPad Mini 4 is available from 2017 starting at $399 for the 128GB Wi-Fi only model. The LTE model will set you back $529. You can buy the iPad Mini 4 at leading online stores in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya.
iPad Mini 4 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 140,000 Naira to 290,000 Naira, depending on your location and built-in storage.
Apple iPad Mini 4 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Apple iPad Mini 4 Tablet:
General Features
- Platform: iOS 9 / iOS 10
- Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core, 64-bit Processor (Apple A8)
- GPU: Yes
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Gold, Silver, Space Grey
- Dimension: 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm
- Weight: 304 g (LTE), 298.8 g (Wi-Fi)
- SIM Type: Nano SIM (LTE/3G models)
- SIM Count: Single SIM
Display
- Display: 7.9-inch Touch Display, 2048 x 1536 pixels (324 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Scratch Resistant Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, Geo-tagging, HDR, Face Detection, Panorama
- Front Camera: 1.2 MP Camera, 720p HD FaceTime Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128 GB Storage (may be available in other sizes)
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes, iCloud
Network Support (3G/LTE models only)
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: 800 / 1900 MHz (CDMA version)
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100MHz (LTE models)
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes (CDMA version)
- 4G LTE: Yes (iPhone Mini 4 LTE)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: Yes (CDMA version)
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS (3G/LTE models)
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: Yes
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (TouchID)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes (Siri)
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Fingerprint Resistant Coating: Yes (oleophobic coating)
- Mobile Payment: –
- M8 Motion coprocessor: Measures your steps, distance, elevation as well share tasks with the main processor
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 19.1 WHr Li-ion Battery (Non-Removable)
- Use Time: up to 10 Hours
- Music Playback: –
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