About this item WHY IPAD MINI — The full iPad experience designed to fit in one hand. With an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, powerful A15 Bionic chip, 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, USB-C connectivity, and ultrafast Wi-Fi. Take notes, mark up documents, and edit photos and videos. IPADOS + APPS — iPadOS makes iPad more productive, intuitive, and versatile. With iPadOS, run multiple apps at once, use Apple Pencil to write in any text field with Scribble, and edit and share photos. iPad mini comes with essential apps like Safari, Messages, and Keynote, with over a million more apps available on the App Store. FAST WI-FI CONNECTIVITY — Fast Wi-Fi keeps you connected at home, work, school, or wherever you go with your iPad. PERFORMANCE AND STORAGE — The A15 Bionic chip delivers powerful performance and blazing-fast graphics. And with all-day battery life, iPad mini is always ready for any task or project. Choose from 64GB or 256GB storage options depending on the room you need for apps, music, movies, and more. APPLE PENCIL AND SMART FOLIO — With Apple Pencil (2nd generation), iPad mini transforms into the world’s best note‑taking device. To protect your iPad mini and easily prop it up, you can use the slim Smart Folio covers, available in five colors. Accessories sold separately. 8.3-INCH LIQUID RETINA DISPLAY — The gorgeous Liquid Retina display features advanced technologies like True Tone, P3 wide color, and ultralow reflectivity, which make everything look stunning. UNLOCK AND PAY WITH TOUCH ID — Touch ID is built into the top button, so you can use your fingerprint to unlock your iPad, sign in to apps, and make payments securely with Apple Pay.
ADVANCED CAMERAS — iPad mini features a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera that supports Center Stage for videoconferencing and selfies. The 12MP Wide back camera with True Tone flash is perfect for capturing photos and 4K videos. LEGAL DISCLAIMERS — This is a summary of the main product features. Show more
Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation) with A15 Bionic chip
Irritated by reviews –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Unique hardware but stagnant IOS with oddities
I was looking for a small tablet as replacement for a Samsung S2 8in which has a great screen but, after 8 years, the wifi and processor became too slow for most news & book apps, youtube and web-browsingand, with Android, became annoyed with the increasing ads and excessive data collecting by google. The IPAD mini has a high-resolution screen and can be used with one hand as the S2, but it has speedy wifi and a fast chip in a small and light tab, not available in Android anymore.IOS seemed to have stood still (since 2015 I last used an Apple SE) and has not kept up with the hardware.It is functional, though some oddities:- The screen-layout shows some large, esthetically ugly, icon-voided areas on the right and left. The 4×6 cannot be changes to, e.g. 6×7, 6×8, or whatever a user may find pleasing. It seems to be designed for cell phones with high aspect ratio.- The folders show unreadable images for the apps (unlike Android).- Inconsistent ‘back page button’ within apps. E.g. in some apps, a tiny arrow appears on the upper left, in others, it is in the lower area of the screen, etc.- Disappointing to me: By now, as many and as intrusive ads like Android.Summary: I will keep it because there is no alternative. Apple seems to be the only player left not following the mantra “Bigger is better” (unless coupled with inferior hardware).
2 people found this helpful
Ann Bauer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Expensive
I am reading my ebooks on my laptop
Fitz Case –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for traveling
It is as described.
Karen Seaward –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Upgrade was worth it
I bought an iPad mini-2 quite a few years ago and loved it. I was waiting for a new version to come out in 2022, 2023, 2024… But I gave up waiting because I wanted a higher iOS in order to use the device more fully. So I bought the iPad mini-6, the 2021 product. It is capable of a whole lot more than the mini-2, so I’m not running to my PC as often. I wish I had bought the mini-6 sooner!
3 people found this helpful
Jennifer Wolff –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fast delivery, perfect condition.
Normally I buy my apple products directly from Apple so I was hesistant to buy on Amazon. There were no issues, my brand new iPad mini6 arrived fast and in an unopened box, perfect condition. Saved a few bucks from apple’s msrp too!As far as the mini6 goes, I love it. I have used iPads before for work but never had my own. Don’t know why I waited so long, the utility and versatility of the mini6 is fantastic. For work purposes it’s got more than enough storage and processing power. I also use it for personal use watching movies and I installed a paper feel screen protector which makes it really great for note taking and sketching. Would recommend.
5 people found this helpful
Joseph E. Paradis –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mini 6
Upgraded from my Mini 4. Absolutly love it!
David Case –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
So I have always had android devices. My phone is the fold 5, I have the watch, and had the headphones. I absolutely hate the iPhones. MacBooks are okay but overpriced for their performance. Now the iPads are a different story. I had been looking for a smaller tablet that would hold up for longer than 3 months with regular use. There is not many options. I use this to save the videos from my DJI fpv drone. It is amazing for everything I use it for. I can edit my drone videos, watch YouTube and it look good, has WiFi6. Basically I have had no problem with this iPad and highly encourage it!
Collin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect size
Perfect size for the airplane cockpit. Still big enough to read or draw.
Nikita –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lo mejor de lo mejor 100
Excelente detalle y calidad
James davis –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Great Apple product as usual
CKim –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!!!
At first I ordered the 10″ iPad Air but it was way too big for my use case. I just wanted an iPad for casual use…mostly to lie in bed and stream content…and sometimes play Uno & Candy Crush. The Air was way too big and heavy for this but the Mini is perfect.
Tyler Kotes –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The mini is amazing!
cant beat it for the price point
Cheap –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely fabulous
I recently purchased the most updated Kindle reader. I was so unhappy with it. It was like something out of the Stone Age in comparison to the iPad mini. The kindle reader would only let me read certain Bible versions. I immediately gave it away as a gift and ordered the new iPad mini. it was a couple of hundred dollars more money, but absolutely worth it. I can download my Bible apps, see everything in color, and even make and receive phone calls from it as I’m reading. I would definitely recommend spending the extra money, and getting an iPad mini over the Kindle reader .
K Becker –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My husband bought me this iPad
I love everything about it!!!
Lalenya –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great tool for Zumba instructors!
I use this iPad mini to compile my Zumba playlists. The sound quality is great. The battery is outstanding; I can go for quite a few days without having to recharge it! At $423.99, it was not cheap, and it didn’t include a screen protector or cover (both of which I purchased separately), but I am extremely pleased with it thus far.
Technic Builder –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must Buy!
I considered purchasing a much cheaper $100 generic tablet, but I am so happy I purchased this iPad Mini. The screen quality is phenomenal, and it syncs perfectly with your Apple iPhone. Set up is a breeze as it magically mirrors your apps and settings from your Apple iPhone.
Kenchem –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Christmas gift for the grandkids!
Since the grandkids are using iPads in grade school we thought it was time for them to have their own. It’s been great so far. Getting messages and pictures and FaceTime from them is really wonderful since they live quite a distance away from us. Their parents agree that having their own tablets is helpful when having to do homework and just keeping abreast of technology that is very definitely part of their future lives. Of course parental controls are in place to help prevent them from accessing nefarious activities and information. Love having the opportunity for spontaneous conversations and contact with them.
One person found this helpful
Rownin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pleased my daughter
My daughter was pleased with the size, the visual, speed and the efficiency.
Kay –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I didn’t think I need this tablet (spoiler alert: I do)
I never thought I needed another tablet. My trusty 12.9″ iPad Pro served me flawlessly for both work and leisure. So, when I saw the iPad mini on sale, I was skeptical. Why would I need a second iPad?Turns out, it was one of the best tech purchases I’ve made. While the larger iPad reigns supreme for work and multitasking, the iPad mini has become my travel companion and reading buddy. Its compact size (so much lighter, thinner, and smaller!) makes it a perfect fit for any bag, making it a breeze to bring along on any adventure. I’ve even retired my Kindle in favor of the iPad mini. No more awkward reading positions in bed (goodbye, painful nose-meets-iPad Pro!), and the iPad mini offers far more flexibility and functionality than the Kindle.While I wouldn’t pay full price for this added convenience, finding it on sale was a no-brainer. If you stumble upon this beauty at a discount, don’t hesitate to add it to your collection.
5 people found this helpful
K –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Such a nice size
I purchased this for a friend and set it up for him. This made me realize that I really like the iPad mini. It is tiny enough to be easily portable, magnetically works with the Apple Pencil 2, and is just perfect for content consumption and note-taking which are two things I do most on my iPad Pro. My iPad Pro does hook up to the Magic Keyboard giving me access to a keyboard when desired or needed, which is the only reason I have not replaced with the iPad mini. If I found myself no longer wanting or needing a keyboard with my iPad, this would be the iPad I would have. I highly recommend this as a portable consumption and note-taking device.
2 people found this helpful
Peter L. Wargo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A little Swiss Army knife of an iPad!
The iPad is my favorite accessibility tool. My 12.9″ iPad Pros (one for work, one for home) are my go-to tools all day long. Being visually-impaired, they’re a godsend. But, they’re also heavy, and a bit clumsy in some cases. As a magnifier, for example.For years I’ve been using an old 2017 10.5″ iPad Pro as a magnifier and general-use tool on my workbench. However, it was getting slow and cranky, plus the battery was losing charge pretty quickly. I decided to replace it with this iPad mini, since compared to most dedicated accessibility tools, it’s rather inexpensive.It turned out to be a good choice. The camera is sharp, and the form factor makes it easy to get into cramped spaces. Not to mention it’s light: at half the weight of my iPad Pro, I almost tossed it in the air the first time I used it.What came as a surprise is how much I turn to it for other needs. It’s nice to use sitting on the couch and having VoiceOver read news stories to me, or to have text conversations with friends, etc. Because it has a decent A15 SoC, it doesn’t lag when doing VoiceOver. Plus, the battery life is amazing.It’s a decent tool, and I expect I’ll be using it for many years.
16 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this tiny toy!
First let me tell you I was hesitant about buying an iPad Mini. I even considered buying an iPad Pro: I have had two 9.7″ iPads (series 4 and series 6) so I thought I would miss a larger screen. Turns out, I didn’t. I will give you a few hints on what to expect with this device:Pros:* Higher resolution: One of the main factors that led me to buy this tiny beast was the screen resolution (319 ppi), which is higher than any other iPad’s resolution. I highlight this feature because I use my iPad primarily to read and watch IT videos.* Portability (it’s really lightweight! You will be astounded when you pick one of these)* Size (You can hold the whole device with one hand while writing with the other, something unthinkable in larger iPads).* Battery life (Discharge rate: about 5% / hour when playing videos; Charge rate: about 10% / 14 min)* TouchID (Very convenient, and it recognizes the fingerprint very quickly)* Stereo speakers (they sound really good!)* Apple Pencil support (When paired with an Apple pencil, it’s a breeze. I’m using a note-taking application that allows me to use my iPad as a small notebook. It made me wish I had done this while I was still studying).* Three months of Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Music (Apple gives you three months of Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Music by only purchasing the device. So I’m enjoying a series in Apple TV+ “For all mankind” and it really looks great in this screen. I’m planning to watch other productions during these three months).Cons:* No silent mode switch (I use teh control center to lower the volume when needed)* No FaceID (I use the TouchID and it’s very convenient and fast)* No raise to wake (I gently double tap the screen to wake it up).* No Promotion (There is no workaround to this. The device has a standard 60hz screen, so you will have to decide if you accept it or not)* Some users report sort of a “jelly effect” in the screen when you fast scroll the screen. I haven’t noticed anything similar to this behavior in any direction (up, down in vertical nor portrait mode).A word of advice about storage:* If you’re thinking about this device, go for the 256 GB one. That was my selection, and I’m glad I did it, because after only one week of usage, I have already used 35 GB of storage. Had I selected the 64 GB version, I would be worried about the storage already.Conclusion:The iPad mini lacks some features its bigger brothers have, but despite this fact, this is totally a great device. If you can sacrifice those features in favor of portability (or you find a way to sort them, as I did), you won’t regret. Hopefully we will be able to see an “iPad Pro Mini” in the future (I hope Apple folks read this review someday), but for now, I’m very happy with this purchase. I’m declaring myself an iPad mini fan from now on.
438 people found this helpful
Morgan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptional Device for Work and Play – Apple iPad Review
I recently acquired an Apple iPad, and I am absolutely thrilled with its performance and versatility. This device has exceeded my expectations in every way and has become an essential part of my daily life.The build quality of the Apple iPad is top-notch. The sleek and elegant design is a testament to Apple’s attention to detail and craftsmanship. The device feels solid and premium in hand, making it a pleasure to use and carry around.The display is nothing short of stunning. The high-resolution Retina display brings my content to life with vibrant colors and sharp details. Whether I’m watching movies, reading articles, or working on creative projects, the display truly enhances the visual experience.Performance-wise, the iPad is a powerhouse. Apps load quickly, and multitasking is a breeze, thanks to its impressive processing power and smooth user interface. Whether I’m editing photos, streaming videos, or participating in video conferences, the iPad handles everything with ease.The battery life of the iPad is outstanding. I can go a full day of use without worrying about running out of power. This reliability is especially appreciated during long trips or busy days when I need my device to stay functional.The integration of the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard has been a game-changer for productivity. The precision of the Apple Pencil is fantastic for note-taking, sketching, and creative projects. The Smart Keyboard turns the iPad into a portable workstation, making it ideal for work on the go.What truly sets the iPad apart is its vast ecosystem of apps. The App Store offers a wide range of applications tailored to various needs, from productivity and creativity to entertainment and education. This diversity of apps ensures that the iPad can cater to different interests and purposes.In conclusion, the Apple iPad is a remarkable device that offers a perfect blend of performance, design, and functionality. Its impressive display, powerful performance, and compatibility with accessories make it a versatile tool for both work and play. If you’re in the market for a premium tablet that delivers on every front, the Apple iPad is an excellent choice that won’t disappoint.
41 people found this helpful
E. Clemence –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super ‘little’ tablet
This is my fourth iPad Mini, and probably the best of all of them. Solid feeling, strong processor, typically excellent Apple device integration. The size is still perfect for me. Seamlessly restored everything from my last iCloud backup – apps, settings, logins, everything. The only ding I can give it is the switch from a lightning connection to USB-C – old charging cables, even older lower-wattage USB-C chargers don’t work, so I need to invest in a couple of backup plugs and longer cables. No big deal, as it seems everything is switching to USB-C anyway. Just something to keep in mind if you’re upgrading from an older iPad. Otherwise, all of the bugs that had been reported earlier on appear to be resolved, so no complaints there. All in all it’s a great little tablet.
10 people found this helpful
Amy BAmy B –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for carrying with me everywhere!
This is my third iPad. My first was an iPad Pro from 2017, second was my iPad Air 5th generation, and then this little guy. My boyfriend received my 2017 iPad from me (it still works well), and I love my iPad Air, but it’s a hassle to take it anywhere unless I have an enormous purse, or my work backpack.Hence, I bought this iPad mini during prime day (awesome deal!)I got the starlight color and 256 gb Wi-Fi only model. I decided to pay the extra $$$ to get the larger memory so that I can have the freedom to download movies and tv shows for when I don’t have Wi-Fi. Also, 64 gb is hardly enough storage nowadays, at least in my opinion.I use my iPad for reading, streaming movies/tv shows, as a planner, as a coloring book and sketchbook, and surfing the internet. I also purchased an Apple Pencil, second generation, and I purchased a Paperlike screen protector— it helps me write easier and smoother on it.I love this thing!!! It’s perfect to take literally anywhere and fits in most of my purses. I will say, battery life is subpar, especially when compared with my older iPad Pro. The 2021 iPad mini and 2022 iPad Air that I own don’t have the best battery life, but at least they charge up quickly with the included usb-c charger. I guess the newer models don’t hold a charge as long, but when I travel I bring an Anker portable battery with me, just in case.Yes… jelly scrolling is real, but not a deal breaker for me. You see it, but I don’t find it distracting at all. It only happens in portrait mode when you’re scrolling quickly, and because it’s an issue I expected, I’m not going to fuss over or complain about it.I’m planning on purchasing apple care. If you get an Apple device, there’s no reason not to get it, in my opinion. Apple will replace the iPad under warranty if something is wrong with it (not including accidents) for up to a year after original purchase, but if you don’t have Apple care and something happens after that, you’re stuck with a hefty bill. So… spend the extra coin and get apple care.This isn’t as heavy as my iPad Air, I can easily hold it in one hand, which makes it perfect for reading and watching shows. I believe it weighs about .5 lbs less than the Air or something like that.I don’t notice much of a difference between this iPad mini and my iPad Air with the M1 chip in it as far as processing power goes. It’s still fast and powerful, and can tackle anything I throw at it with ease.Delivery was okay. Amazon sent me a code to give to the Amazon driver on the day of delivery (the day after I ordered it). The driver dropped the iPad case I’d ordered on my doorstep, then left. I had to chase him down to give him the code and get my package. So a bit aggravating, but it ended up working out fine.I would definitely recommend this iPad mini to anyone who is looking for something larger than a phone, but smaller than an original sized iPad or laptop. It’s super portable. Sure, a little small for setting up two windows side by side, but I don’t do that often. Wait for a sale and purchase it! It’ll be well worth it.
81 people found this helpful
manuel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not an Apple fan, but I love the IPad Mini 6
This tablet is really fantastic. It’s light, one-hand holdable, and just works with no issues. The speakers are insanely good and the battery life also seems to be fairly good as well. I mainly use it to watch YouTube vids, listen to music, read books and manga, and make music on GarageBand. It has basically replaced my phone when I’m at home.I don’t typically like how Apple handles things, but I always give them props when it comes to their hardware and software experiences. Because they’re the manufacturer of both, their products work with no issues, and seem to have better 3rd party software support than android devices. Also, this’ll have updates for years to come. Overall, I think this is the best tablet I’ve used. Apple has apparently been dominating the tablet space, and now I finally know why.
4 people found this helpful
L. Mortimer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Convenient
This product purchased from Amazon, is no different than pitching it anywhere else. It has ample storage, is compatible with cellular data and is compact. It does require a USB-C charging cable, but it holds its charge for a long time and charges quickly. The images are vibrant and clear.
Will Rell –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Ipad works great just wish they said it wasn’t sim card compatible
Johnnypilot –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Upgraded from the Mini 4
So I decided to take the plunge and buy the Mini 6, since my Ipad mini 4 battery life was not lasting as long as I’d liked. I have owned my Ipad mini 4 since 2018 and have used it primarily in the cockpit. It served it purpose and lasted a long time.I bought this right at the right time as it was $399 and I just noticed that a couple days later the price jumped up to $469.Compared to my Ipad mini 4, the speed on this bad boy is great! The battery life is also great! over 3 hours of flying with aviation apps/stratux running in the background and it was at 68%. My Ipad mini 4 was 68% after barely 1 hour of flight.There is no home “button” on the mini6 and it makes for a cleaner design. Screen is slightly bigger and although they say the image is better quality than the 4, my eyes could barely tell the difference.All in all, happy with my purchase, my main happiness comes from renewed and long battery life. I bought the 64GB which is plenty for what I use it for.Another perk of purchasing a new Ipad mini 6 was that It comes with 3 month free of Apple TV along with other free 3 month trials of Apple services.If you need to upgrade, I’d for sure buy the mini 6, just might want to wait until it goes on sale again.
3 people found this helpful
Lashun w.Lashun w. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great travel companion!
Really cool little thing, it’s so small when compared to my m2 iPad Pro 11 inch, nice and bright screen, it’s seems like an mini iPad Pro, I personally don’t notice the difference between 120htz & 60htz in the iPads or on my iPhone that is also 60htz but some might, whatever I can do on my pro model I can do on this, but my pro is way to big to pull out on public transportation, I’m low-key and don’t want all eyes on me, and this mini is good at that, I hope anyway, I like playing games & they do contests and events with time frames all the time and I can finish some up while on my travel time, I can do this on my phone but the words on the screen don’t always zoom in and can be extremely small and hard to view what the tasks call for, this iPad mini helps with that, I totally didn’t need this but I got it anyway, the small size does take some getting used to when coming from a bigger iPad or tablet but it don’t take very long, btw it’s great for streaming tv shows, battery life is good enough, the Amazon box came well packaged and iPad itself came sealed the way Apple does it, with around 76% battery life, so nothing was amiss, I remembered this time to smell the inside of box the way some YouTubers do, and still don’t get it, anywho definitely would recommend to anyone wanting this mini iPad
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Carlos –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The greatest purchase you could ever buy for your sanity
I can say in great detail this iPad could literally be for anyone whether you’re 20 years old five years old or even 50 years old that’s how simple and easy it is to use as well as to set up for anyone of any ages. I personally use this iPad for myself to watch television when I don’t feel like using my big TV, but I also know a friend as well that has it for her son and she loves it because it’s so much smaller and he’s able to have basically his own phone at all times super worth the money
One person found this helpful
Logan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good product
This iPad works great, even though it’s getting close to 3 years old from release. It works great with the USB-C Apple Pencil and the folio case that I got. Touch ID is good too, no problems with it. Screen refresh rate isn’t as high as the newer ones so the video isn’t as smooth, but processing power is good. GPS is reliable as well, I got it to use for aviation and it gave accurate location tracking even when just on my phone hotspot. The battery is also good, it lasts about 10 hours with moderate work use. Good product, would recommend at least until the new iPad comes out.
2 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect little tablet
Love this iPad mini 6. I like to play the old angry birds and where’s my water games and they were not supported well on android. This iPad also supports all my Google apps and Nest and home apps. Even accepts Amazon Kindle app. The tablet is very responsive. It’s everything I want in a small tablet.
x6729c –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ok
I was going to wait for the iPad mini 7 but they kept on delaying the release now saying it won’t come out until the end of the year so bought this one instead. It’s a little improvement over the iPad mini 4. The graphics seem to be a little faster. Easy to use in bed.
Jeff –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Kind of a dud of an update
I’ve had an iPad Mini 4, 5 and now 6. I use them in the cockpit of a small plane, which is one thing Apple is now marketing the Mini 6 for. But I also use it for general tablet stuff; web browsing, watching YouTube, listening to music. I upgraded from the 5 to the 6 specifically for Pencil 2 support. The Mini 5 supports the first-gen Pencil, and while that was great as a first step towards going paperless in the cockpit for me, the way the Pencil 1 charges is just really an inconvenience for my use. I’d constantly get in the plane only to realize my Pencil is dead, and I’d have to just go back to paper anyway. I ended up just always carrying paper and a pen on me anyway, which kind of defeats the purpose of having the Pencil. So being able to have the Pencil 2 constantly stuck to the iPad and charging magnetically was enough in itself to get me to upgrade.You’d normally expect that any upgraded tech device would have all the stuff you liked about the prior model, but just with more power, features and/or a more elegant design. In the case of the Mini 6, though, I feel like it may be one step forward, two steps back. I’m really happy with the Pencil 2 support but not really with anything else. I may actually be returning it; I’ll update this review if I do.First, jelly scroll is real. I’m always skeptical of complaints like this. They often start with one person who’s either overly nitpicky or who just got a defective unit, and then they snowball as others with the same defect or a severe case of OCD write internet comments in agreement. But I was honestly shocked when I turned on my Mini 6, went to a random web page in Chrome, scrolled and saw the effect. It was much worse than I expected, and easily noticeable. It is difficult to believe this got past Apple’s quality control.In reading some other articles about this, it seems clear that Apple’s not really lying when they say this is “normal LCD behavior”, but the problem is that they’ve mounted the screen controller in the Mini 6 sideways. If you look at the Mini 5, and pretty much any other tablet, you do see some jelly scrolling in landscape orientation, but not in portrait orientation. The Mini 6 is the opposite; it jelly scrolls in portrait but not in landscape. So it is, oddly, a landscape tablet. The weird thing about it, though, is that the controls are not really set up for that orientation, and I sure don’t normally use it that way. It’s not an efficient way to read web pages; the only thing it’s good for is watching videos, where jelly scrolling isn’t an issue regardless of how the screen controller’s mounted.The screen is also slightly taller (or you could say “wider” if you consider it a landscape tablet), and that doesn’t work well in portrait mode either. My Mini 5 shows 6 icons across and they are nicely spaced. The Mini 6, using the same settings (smaller icons), shows 5 icons across and they are weirdly bunched up in the middle. This could be fixed with an OS update but I’d never buy any product based on the promise of a future update. Also, it again is just a weird design decision from a company that’s supposed to be all about design.I compared the screen brightness of the two tablets as well and while they’re close, the Mini 5 is very slightly brighter. Again, I made sure they had the same settings – max brightness, Night Shift off, and True Tone both on and off. The Mini 5 screen always wins by a hair.Add to all that the removal of the headphone jack and I’d say that if you don’t need Pencil 2 support, keep your Mini 5 or buy a refurbished one if you’re in the market for your first Mini. Save yourself some money too. This was just not a very good update to the Mini line.Personally, I just need to decide if the Pencil 2 support is enough to overcome all of the Mini 6’s downsides. My only viable alternative if I do want the Pencil 2 is the iPad Air, which is $100 more expensive and bigger/heavier… not necessarily an asset in a small plane carrying two people. The iPad Pro also supports the Pencil 2 but it is larger still and even more expensive. It’s a tough call for me, but I’d definitely say that most people should get either a Mini 5 (if you don’t need the Pencil 2) or an Air (if you want the Pencil 2 and have the space for a larger tablet).
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ghorgan –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cell data but no phone dialing
I decided to treat myself to the best eight inch tablet to replace three other devices, my Kindle reader, a six inch smart phone and an older eight inch Android tablet.The specs said “cellular enabled” which I assumed included use as a phone.Wrong, no tablets are phone enabled even though they have the hardware to connect to a cellular network.The largest smart phones are less than seven inches, which I find are are too small for Web browsing.I am spoilt with a hi res twenty four inch monitor on my desktop.So, I returned the iPad mini.Why no tablets with direct phone dialing? Agreement among manufacturers? US FCC rules?
GabrielaGabriela –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vibrant Color, Small Size!!!
Out of all the Ipad Mini 6 colors, purple was definitely my favorite, it is the most vibrant color compared to the other colors! I got this iPad to use as an all purpuse reading device, for kindle reading, webtoon reading, wattpad reading, to watch booktube, to track my yearly reading. Anything reading related will go here!!! On the go reader he we go! The size allows for fast portability. It arrived just like if I went and bought it in store, except it was delivered straight to my doorstep!
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Chris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Ipad i’ve owned!
Love this mini!!! Was questioning the mini as I had a full size Ipad but do a lot of traveling/hiking and I use my ipad to edit my photography, so glad I switched to the mini!!!Battery life is amazing, screen color is fantastic and overall has great construction.
Madi Julia –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Husband loves!
Switched to this iPad for the navigation and gps settings for my husbands flying. He’s a pilot and it was a necessity. He loves it and it was great for the price
Mario –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Apple what could go wrong?
Look at the end of the day is if you have an apple iPhone, and Apple Watch AirTags and now and iPad they all work together flawlessly. That’s the thing once you start off getting an apple phone, the rest should be Apple. They really marketed themselves really well there and all the products interlocked with each other Very well so the iPad works just like my MacBook if I’m on a call on my iPhone I could easily switch it to my Apple Watch to my iPad to my MacBook. It all works out so if you have any of the Apple products get this it’s a must disability of it Compared to some android devices much better it’s fast it works like your phone. I have multiple apps I use it for surfing FaceTime. It works without any issues once in a while, you have to reboot it.
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JW –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It’s Apple, it’s good
Private pilot here, it is very useful for ForeFlight and in flight navigation. Fits perfectly on my lap.
Tacoma18 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
I bought this ‘used’ from the Amazon warehouse. Arrived in new condition. Can’t find any kind of flaw on it. Definitely worked out since I saved a few bucks.
Adam Stevenson –
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Solid Upgrade – Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation) Review
Having been a long-time user of the iPad Mini 5th generation, I recently made the switch to the 6th generation model and have been thoroughly impressed. My primary use for the iPad Mini is reading and streaming media, especially when traveling. Its compact size is a perfect fit for these purposes, offering enough screen space while remaining highly portable.I also purchased the Apple Pencil, which has been a great addition. It’s especially useful for highlighting texts in PDFs, and the compatibility with the iPad Mini enhances my reading and note-taking experience significantly.One of the most striking changes in this new generation is the removal of the home button, which has been exchanged for additional screen space. This design alteration makes the iPad screen feel much larger than the previous generation. However, the transition hasn’t been entirely smooth for me, particularly with the new touch ID integrated into the lock button. I’ve found it somewhat unintuitive, often locking it by accident when I mean to use the touch ID. This feature might require some getting used to, but it’s a minor gripe in an otherwise excellent device.Regarding the ‘jelly scrolling’ issue that some users have reported, I personally haven’t noticed any problems. It’s possible that my usage doesn’t bring out this issue, or I might just be less sensitive to it. Either way, I’m glad I didn’t let these concerns stop me from upgrading.In summary, the iPad Mini 6th generation is an ideal choice for casual users like myself. It strikes the perfect balance between size and functionality, making it superior for my needs compared to the larger iPad models. The only slight drawback is the learning curve with the new touch ID, but that’s a small compromise for the overall quality and convenience this device offers.
22 people found this helpful
DJ St Cloud –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Can’t beat it
The price was awesome! Looked on Apple and the same IPad was $100 more.If interested in a purchase as such keep checking, you may find a great deal.
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Rick –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice replacement for a 6 year old model.
Have been using a mini for several years due to weakness in hand’s following a stroke. A few updates to learn but not a difficult transition. A very useful device.
Mike Smith –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Size Is Just About Perfect for Me
Still getting used to the screen controls but enjoying it. My newspapers decided they couldn’t afford paper anymore, so I needed a device to read them electronically at the table with my morning coffee. The size is just about perfect. A little difficult to get the page adjusted to see all the print columns side to side, but it helps me imagine I’m still reading my papers. Old school I know, but hey, I’m an old dog. Image clarity is quite good. Can also see my morning messages and emails without lugging around my laptop from my study.
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savannah –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect little tablet
Great sound and picture quality. Super fast great for games and videos. Works with Apple Pencil 2nd gen. Definitely worth the price
James Hall –
5.0 out of 5 stars
asexpected for a new apple product
Item was new as a ordered and worked as it should right out of the box
Sue Ellen Burts –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy with product.
Happy with product. And delivery folks are awesome!
Tre –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!
Such a small lightweight computer, I love it!
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Martin Ivan Escamilla Coral –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tamaño perfecto para ver multimedia
Me gustó mucho usarlo para ver videos y películas, para toma de notas con el Apple Pencil quizás es algo pequeño para mis manos.
cookie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
What’s not to like about apple
Smaller than my last mini but easy to hold and has a good screen . You can do almost everything with it. Good choice
Robert Morrison –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality
I always expect, and receive the best from Apple.
randallangston –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazon does a great job.
Delivered on time, actually early. Great product.
HugoHugo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for General Aviation and more!
Reliable companion while Flying through the Clouds. With Foreflight, use it for my Charts, Maps, Routes, Electronics Checklist, plus taking notes & clearances with my Apple Pencil. After I’m done flying is very easy to relax with a movie or some reading. New, bigger screen is just what I needed and I got it! Have and iPad Air 4 too but it was just too bulky for this small cockpit. It seems to me battery doesn’t last as long as the Air, but plenty until I can hook it up.
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starkj80 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It’s an Ipad – What else to say?
It’s an Apple Ipad, there’s not much else to say. We have four iPhones and four Ipads. We like Apple stuff. It’s all good!
Larry Smathers –
5.0 out of 5 stars
great deal–worth the cost
great deal–worth the cost
Sherry Covey –
5.0 out of 5 stars
iPad mini
Purchased this for my grandson and he loves it. Just the right size for him. Not to bulky or heavy.
CamCam –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing product but wrong color…
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I bought this item in the color pink but did not receive the color I purchased. Everything else is correct with the product up to and including memory. As you can see in the pictures attached, it is more like a faded purple color than pink. My old iPad is Rose Gold and side by side, you can truly tell the difference. Purple is my favorite color; though I wanted my iPad to match my MacBook, but I did not want to deal with the hassle of returning it. Before buying, I saw that a few people also had this issue, but with the price being better than most places at the time, I still decided to buy. Overall, I haven’t had any issues (including with the battery), and I love the new iPad! 😁
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KellyKirbyWorleyKellyKirbyWorley –
4.0 out of 5 stars
damaged upon arrival, chip in the screen
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On January 3rd, I upgraded from an iPad Air 2 and loved the size of the mini. Unfortunately, I didn’t see the small chip in the screen until I got new contacts and was about to apply a Paperlike cover. It’s not possible for the damage to have occurred as I’ve never taken the iPad out of the home, nor have I dropped it or damaged it in any way. Hoping Amazon will allow a return/exchange beyond the 15-day window.