iPad mini 4

Fully laminated 7.9-inch Retina display

Fuses the cover glass, touch sensor, and LCD panel with an anti-reflective coating, eliminating the internal air gap for the first time on the mini form factor and cutting reflections significantly.

Full sRGB color gamut

Expanded color gamut to 100% sRGB coverage, resolving the undersaturated color reproduction that characterized iPad mini 1, 2, and 3.

2GB of LPDDR3 RAM

Doubled RAM compared to iPad mini 2 and 3, unlocking full support for iOS 9 Split View side-by-side multitasking (prior minis were limited to Slide Over).

Apple A8 chip

Second-generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture delivering a 30% faster CPU and 60% faster GPU compared to the A7 in mini 2/3.

Apple M8 motion coprocessor

Includes an integrated barometer alongside the accelerometer, gyroscope, and compass.

8MP iSight rear camera

Upgraded from 5MP with an f/2.4 aperture, 1080p Full HD video recording, 120fps Slo-mo, burst mode, and time-lapse video.

802.11ac Wi-Fi

Dual-band Wi-Fi with HT80 and MIMO delivering wireless speeds up to 866 Mbps.

Bluetooth 4.2

Upgraded from Bluetooth 4.0.

Chassis dimensions and weight

Thickness reduced from 7.5mm to 6.1mm (matching iPad Air 2); height increased slightly from 200mm to 203.2mm; weight dropped from 331g / 341g to 298.8g (Wi-Fi) / 304g (Cellular).

Hardware rotation lock / mute switch

Omitted from the chassis side to accommodate the 6.1mm thin profile, matching the design decision of iPad Air 2.

7.9-inch Retina display resolution (2048 x 1536 at 326 ppi)

7.9-inch Retina display resolution (2048 x 1536 at 326 ppi).

Touch ID fingerprint sensor in the Home button

Touch ID fingerprint sensor in the Home button.

Lightning connector and 3.5mm stereo headphone jack

Lightning connector and 3.5mm stereo headphone jack.

10-hour battery life rating via a 19.1-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery

10-hour battery life rating via a 19.1-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery.