Apple iPad mini 7.9" (5th Gen, 2019)

Apple iPad mini 7.9
  • Display: 7.9" IPS LCD - 1536x2048 pixels
  • Chip: Apple A12 Bionic
  • Camera: 1 (8MP)
  • Battery: 5124 mAh
  • OS: iPadOS 12.1.3 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3)
  • Weight: 300.5 g

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 3/64 GB
- 3/256 GB

Review

Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview

Tech Specs

Full specs and component tests Apple iPad mini 7.9" (5th Gen, 2019)

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD
Size 7.9 in
Resolution 1536x2048 pixels
Aspect ratio 4:3
Pixel density 324 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No
Max brightness 500 nits
HDR support No
Screen-to-body ratio 70.5 %
Features DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Apple iPad mini 7.9" (5th Gen, 2019)
490 nits
sRGB gamut99.7 %
PWM (Flicker)5556 Hz
Response time25 ms
Contrast858:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 203.2 mm (8 in)
Width 134.8 mm (5.31 in)
Thickness 6.1 mm (0.24 in)
Weight 300.5 g (10.6 oz)
Area 274 cm² (42.47 in²)
Water resistance No
Back panel Metal
Frame Metal
Colors - Silver
- Gold
- Gray
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Apple iPad mini 7.9" (5th Gen, 2019)
70.5 %

Performance

Testing Apple iPad mini 7.9" (5th Gen, 2019) In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Apple A12 Bionic
Max Frequency 2500 MHz
CPU Cores 6 (2 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.6 (Tempest)
- 2/2.49 (Vortex)
Process TSMC
Transistor Size 7 nm
Neural Processor Neural Engine
Graphics Apple A12 GPU
GPU Cores 256
GPU Frequency 1125 MHz
FLOPS 576 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Apple iPad mini 7.9" (5th Gen, 2019)
1346
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad mini 7.9" (5th Gen, 2019)
2767
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)1346
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)2767
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Apple iPad mini 7.9" (5th Gen, 2019)
883401
CPU217864
GPU211457
Memory215371
UX238709
NanoReview Score883401
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Apple iPad mini 7.9" (5th Gen, 2019)
5864
Max Surface Temp.41.2 °C
Stability78 %
Graphics Test35 fps
Graphics Score5864

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 3 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz
Channels 2
Storage
Storage Capacity64 GB
Storage TypeNVMe
Memory CardNo

Software

OS iPadOS 12.1.3 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3)
OS Size 9 GB

Battery

Volume 5124 mAh
Max Charging Power 12 W
Battery Type Li-ion
Removable No
Wireless Charging No
Reverse Charging No
Fast Charging No
Full Charge Time 3:10 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Apple iPad mini 7.9" (5th Gen, 2019)
23:29
Web Browsing08:22 h
Video Playback12:25 h
Games04:52 h
Standby Mode133 h

Main camera

Matrix 8 MP
Flash No
Stabilization Digital
8K Recording No
4K Recording No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 8 MP
Features
Main lens
Matrix8 MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal length32 mm
AutofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigital

Front camera

Matrix 7 MP
Matrix 3472x2063 pixels
Aperture f/2.2
Focal length 31 mm
Autofocus No
Stabilization Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5
Bluetooth features LE
USB type No
USB version 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
DisplayPort No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
NFC* No
Infrared Port No
Connectivity
SIM Count*1
SIM TypeNano
eSIM Support *Yes
Hybrid SlotNo
2G BandsGSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B11/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B21/B25/B26/B29/B30/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B46/B66/B71)
5G SupportNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo
3.5 mm Jack Yes
FM Radio No
Dolby Atmos Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Apple iPad mini 7.9" (5th Gen, 2019)
83.6 dB

Other

Class Mid-range
Announced March, 2019 yr
Release Date March, 2019 yr
Launch Price ($) 399
Sensors - Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 10 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

User Rating

3.1 out 5 Points (12 Votes)

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