Released in 2019, the iPad Mini 5, also known as the iPad Mini (5th generation), brought notable enhancements to the compact tablet series. Boasting a new 7.9-inch Retina display with True Tone, it delivered even sharper visuals and adapted to ambient lighting for a more natural viewing experience.
The tablet featured the A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, ensuring a significant 3x boost in performance and capabilities compared to other tablets on the market. The iPad Mini 5 supported the first-generation Apple Pencil, providing users with a tool for precise input and creative tasks.
Equipped with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a new 7-megapixel (1080p) FaceTime HD camera, it offered much-improved photography and video conferencing capabilities. Running on iPadOS, the tablet provided a feature-rich and optimized experience for multitasking and productivity.
| Release Date | March 18, 2019 |
| Price | From USD$ 399 |
| Model No | A2133 (WiFi), A2124, A2125, A2126 (WiFi & Celluar) |
| Software Support | Current – iPadOS 17 |
| Variants | 64GB, 256GB Storage, WiFi & Celluar |
| Colours | White, Black Bezel with silver & space grey, gold rear |
| CPU | 2.59 GHz six-Core A12 Bionic chip M12 Motion Co-processor |
| Memory | 3 GB LPDDR4X |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 GHz and 5Ghz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Screen | 7.9″ IPS 2048 x 1536 px (326 ppi) |
| Camera | Front: 7.0 MP, Rear: 8.0 MP |
| Connector | Lightning |
| Security | Touch ID in Home Button |
| Apple Pencil | Yes – 1st Generation Apple Pencil |