This is a full table of comparisons between the iPad Mini 6 vs iPad Mini 4. iPad Mini 6 was launched on 14 Sep 2021, which is six years after the launch of the iPad Mini 4.
While the iPad Mini 4 lacks the latest technology, it is still a very useful and reliable small tablet for basic uses such as watching online movies, reading news, and ebooks and surfing the web and social media. For some users, the following legacy hardware could be a reason to make the iPad Mini 4 attractive:
- 3.5mm ear jack.
- Touch ID to log in with the fingerprint.
It is lower in specifications but it is not a dinosaur yet. Check out the comparison table below with the iPad Mini 6.
| Tech Specs | Apple iPad Mini 6 (2021) | Apple iPad Mini 4 (2015) |
| Release Date | 14 Sep 2021 | 9 Sep 2015 |
| Form Factor | ||
| Dimensions | 195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.24 in | 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm 8 x 5.3 x 0.24 in |
| Weight | Wi-Fi: 293g (10.3oz) Wi-Fi+Cellular: 297g (10.5oz) | Wi-Fi: 298.8g (10.5oz) Wi-Fi+Cellular: 304g (10.7oz) |
| Glass | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Materials | Back: Aluminum | Back: Aluminum |
| IP Rating | No | No |
| Colors | Space gray, pink, purple, starlight | Space gray, silver, gold |
| Hardware & OS | ||
| Operating System | iPadOS (13.x, 12.x) | iOS 9 to iPadOS 14 |
| System chip | Apple A15 Bionic 16-core Neural Engine | Apple A8 (64 bit) 20nm M8 Motion Coprocessor |
| Processor | Hexa-core | Dual-core 1.5GHz 64-bit ARMv8-A “Typhoon” |
| GPU | 5-Core Apple GPU | PowerVR GX6450 Quad Core Series6XT |
| RAM/Storage | 64GB 256GB | 2GB/16GB, 2GB/32GB, 2GB/64GB, 2GB/128GB |
| Storage expansion | No | No |
| Sensors | Touch ID (Top button) Three-Axis Gyro Accelerometer Barometer Compass Ambient light sensor | Touch ID (button) Three-Axis Gyro Accelerometer Barometer Compass Ambient light sensor |
| Speakers | 4 stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Earjack | No | Yes |
| Stylus Support | Up to Apple Pencil 2 | No |
| Microphone | 2 mics | 2 mics |
| Display | ||
| Screen Type | IPS LED-Backlit Multi-Touch | IPS LED-Backlit Multi-Touch |
| Screen Size | 8.3in | 7.9in |
| Resolution | 2266 x 1488 pixels 1.52:1 aspect ratio 326 PPI | 2048 x 1536px (QXGA) 4:3 aspect ratio, 326 PPI 193.3 cm2 |
| Screen-to-body | 82% (estimated) | 70.60% |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Contrast | NA | NA |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-reflective coating, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, true tone display, 1.8% reflectivity. | Anti-reflective coating, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Rear camera Specs | 12MP, f/1.8 | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
| Camera Features | Digital zoom up to 5x Five-element lens Quad-LED True Tone flash Autofocus with Focus Pixels Panorama (up to 63MP) Smart HDR 3 Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Photo geotagging Auto image stabilisation Burst mode Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG | Autofocus Panorama (up to 43MP) Auto HDR for photos Exposure control Burst mode Tap to focus Timer mode Five-element lens Hybrid IR filter Backside illumination Auto image stabilization Face detection Photo geotagging |
| Video recording | 4K: 24/25/30/60 fps 1080p: 25/30/60 fps 720p: 30 fps | 1080p Slo-mo: 240 fps |
| Video Features | Quad-LED True Tone flash Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps Time-lapse video with stabilisation Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Playback zoom Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264 | Time-lapse video with stabilization Video image stabilization Improved face detection 3x video zoom Video geotagging |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Specs | 12MP, f/2.3, 122deg FOV (Ultra-wide) | 1.2MP, f/2.2 |
| Video Recording | 1080p: 25/30/60 fps | 720p: 30fps |
| Features | Smart HDR 3 Time-lapse video with stabilisation Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilisation (1080p and 720p) Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Retina Flash Auto image stabilisation Burst mode | Backside illumination Auto HDR photos and videos Improved face detection Burst mode Exposure control Timer mode |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM Type | Nano SIM, eSIM | Nano SIM, eSIM |
| Cellular Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Connector | USB-C Magnetic | Lightning USB 2.0 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity | 5124 mAh (19.3 Wh) | 5124 mAh (19.1 Wh) |
| Battery Type | Li -Ion, non-removable | Li -Ion, non-removable |
| Battery Life | Up to 10h | Up to 10h |
| Charging Time | Under 2h | 2-3 hours |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
