This is so far the best and most advanced iPad that I have ever owned. As a brief history I have owned the iPad mini 3 and the iPad 5th generation. The new A12 chip makes this iPad so fast and fluid and is honestly more power than I will ever need in my day to day use of this product. I love that this iPad has a fully laminated display it makes reading on it so much better and of course it eliminates that annoying air gap that is on the budget iPad 5th and 6th gen. Another of the great features of this iPad is the True Tone display that adjusts the display to the lighting conditions of the room your in. This makes it much easier on your eyes when your using the iPad and it’s effects are in my opinion most notable when reading. The battery life on this iPad is excellent and the A12 chip is to thank for that since it’s very efficient, with how much I use it I can go for days on a single charge though of course your mileage will vary based on use and other settings. The mini definitely falls into an odd market as it has the same specs as the new iPad Air just in a much smaller form factor, so I’d definitely recommend the mini if you’ve got an older iPad and want to upgrade without breaking the bank and don’t mind the smaller form factor or even prefer your iPads in a more portable form. Also if your looking to buy an iPad for the first time and you want one that isn’t exactly a budget model but at the same time you don’t want to spend the kind of money it takes to get a pro model then the mini 5 might just be for you. I’m in the camp of people that prefer this smaller form as it’s easier to port around and if you read books on it it’s not going to tire your arm out like the larger models. The mini definitely has a viable market even in 2019 and I believe is worth a look if your curious about how an iPad of this size compares to the much larger versions that Apple sells.
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
There is a newer version of this item:
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Compare Apple iPad products
| Price | From: - | From: $306.99 | From: - |
| Ratings | (18,369) | (64,304) | (23,866) |
| Display | 7.9 inch Retina display | 10.2 inch Retina display | 10.9 inch Retina display |
| Face/Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Chip | A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine | A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine | A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine |
| Camera | 8MP photos | 8MP photos | 12MP photos |
| Video | 1080p HD video recording | 1080p HD video recording | 4K video recording |
| Apple Pencil Compatibility | Apple Pencil | Apple Pencil | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Smart Keyboard Compatibility | Compatible with Smart Keyboard Folio and Bluetooth keyboards | Compatible with Smart Keyboard and Bluetooth keyboards | Compatible with Smart Keyboard Folio, Magic Keyboard and Bluetooth keyboards |
| Connector | Lightning connector | Lightning connector | USB-C connector |
i chose right!
When I decided to purchase a new tablet I sat down and did some research. I paid attention to what similar devices i owned before (Galaxy Tab 7", Surface 3, Kindle Paperwhite*) and how I used them. I also thought about what devices I currently own (iPhone XR, Asus Zenbook 13, Dell Inspiron 15). Keeping these details in mind while also thinking about what i want to do with the tablet helped in the decision making process. I wanted something that i can hold a read for extended periods without issue. I wanted something with a recent top end processor and a high quality screen, I also wanted something that would take full advantage of my various cloud storage options. I also did not want anything bigger than this as my laptop was already a 13" device so there was no need to go any bigger than this one.Pros:-Good size body that you can hold for a while and not feel any strain-amazing screen quality and better than EVERYTHING else at that price point-included charger works as a fast charger for my iPhone-processor is ridiculously fast-works with 1st gen apple pencilCons:-screen size is hampered by the bezels a bit, i normally don't mind bezels much feel they look a bit bigger than i would like them to on this device.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2019
Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019
Style: Wi-Fi + CellularSize: 256GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020
Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase
Top reviews from other countries
Ricardo
iPad
Reviewed in Brazil on September 1, 2023Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: SilverVerified Purchase
Ricardo
Reviewed in Brazil on September 1, 2023
Images in this review
MARIA AURORA DOMINGUEZ PIÑEIRO
Garantia
Reviewed in Brazil on March 9, 2022Style: Wi-FiSize: 256GBColor: GoldVerified Purchase
Nathalia Campello
Produto novo, excelente!
Reviewed in Brazil on October 19, 2021Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: GoldVerified Purchase
Rafael Prado Soares
Ipad Mini 5 - Produto de Ótima qualidade
Reviewed in Brazil on October 9, 2021Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase
Tony O.
I give it an "A" ... But I would have loved to give it a "AA" or even a "AAA" rating
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2020Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase
