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The **Apple iPad Mini 4** was announced on **September 9, 2015**, and released on the same day. It represented a **major internal refresh** of the Mini line—essentially a **shrunken iPad Air 2**—with a fully laminated anti-reflective display, doubled RAM, upgraded processor, and slimmer design. Apple marketed it as the **most capable small tablet ever**, ideal for one-handed use, reading, note-taking, and pro-level multitasking. Starting at **$399** for 16GB Wi-Fi, it replaced the underwhelming Mini 3 and remained in production until **March 2019**, when the iPad Mini (5th gen) launched.
Key Upgrades Over iPad Mini 3
| Feature | Mini 3 → Mini 4 Upgrade |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Display** | Fully **laminated + anti-reflective coating** (56% less glare) |
| **Processor** | **A8** (vs A7) → ~30% faster CPU, 60% faster GPU |
| **RAM** | **2 GB** (vs 1 GB) → true multitasking, no app reloads |
| **Thickness** | **6.1 mm** (vs 7.5 mm) — thinnest Mini ever |
| **Cameras** | **8 MP rear** (vs 5 MP), better low-light, burst, slow-mo |
| **Speakers** | Redesigned stereo (louder, richer) |
| **Storage** | Dropped 16/32 GB → starts at **64 GB** (up to 128 GB) |
Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Display** | 7.9-inch **Retina** IPS LCD, **2048 x 1536** (326 ppi), **fully laminated**, **anti-reflective coating**, P3 color |
| **Processor** | Apple **A8** (64-bit, dual-core 1.5 GHz) + **M8** motion coprocessor (barometer) |
| **RAM** | **2 GB LPDDR3** |
| **Storage** | **16 / 32 / 64 / 128 GB** (16/32 GB discontinued early) |
| **Cameras** | **Rear**: 8 MP iSight (f/2.4, 1080p@30fps, 120fps slo-mo, burst) <br> **Front**: 1.2 MP FaceTime HD (720p) |
| **Battery** | 5,124 mAh (19.1 Wh), **~10 hours** Wi-Fi / **9 hours** cellular |
| **Connectivity** | Wi-Fi 802.11**a/b/g/n/ac** (MIMO), Bluetooth 4.2, Lightning; optional **LTE** (Bands 1–41) + GPS/GLONASS |
| **Dimensions** | **8.0 x 5.3 x 0.24 in** (203.2 x 134.8 x **6.1 mm**) — thinnest iPad ever |
| **Weight** | **0.65 lb (298.8 g)** Wi-Fi / **0.67 lb (304 g)** cellular — lighter than Mini 2/3 |
| **OS Support** | Launched with **iOS 9**, upgradable to **iOS 15.8.3** (latest as of 2025) |
| **Colors** | Space Gray, Silver, Gold |
| **Sensors** | **Touch ID**, accelerometer, gyroscope, **barometer**, ambient light, compass |
| **Audio** | **Dual stereo speakers** (bottom, side-by-side), dual mics, 3.5mm jack |
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Design & Build Highlights
- **Thinnest iPad ever** at **6.1 mm** — achieved by merging touch layer into LCD (lamination).
- **Anti-reflective coating** reduces glare by **56%** — excellent for outdoor reading.
- **Lightest full-featured iPad** — **65 g lighter** than Mini 3 despite same screen size.
- **Touch ID** (carried over from Mini 3) — fast, reliable, supports Apple Pay in apps.
Software & Longevity (November 2025)
- **Last update**: **iOS 15.8.3** (security patches only)
- **Still receives occasional fixes** due to A8 chip in iPhone 6.
- **Runs iPadOS 15** features:
- Split View & Slide Over
- Quick Notes (with 3rd-party stylus)
- Widgets on home screen
- App Library
- **Cannot run iPadOS 16+** → no Stage Manager, no Apple Pencil 2 hover, no external display support.
Apple Pencil Support?
| Stylus | Compatibility |
|-------------------------|---------------|
| **Apple Pencil (1st gen)** | **No** — Lightning port, but **no magnetic pairing or pressure sensitivity** |
| **3rd-party capacitive styluses** | Yes (e.g., Adonit, Wacom) |
> **Note**: Full **Apple Pencil support** began with **iPad Mini 5 (2019)**.
Legacy & Best Use in 2025
| Status (Apple) | **Obsolete** (discontinued >7 years ago) — **no parts or service** |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Still Great For** | • **E-reading** (Kindle, PDF, comics) <br> • **Note-taking** (GoodNotes, Notability with stylus) <br> • **Streaming** (Netflix 1080p, YouTube, Disney+) <br> • **Kids/Travel** (light, durable, parental controls) <br> • **Smart home hub** (HomeKit, music, cameras) |
| **Avoid For** | • Heavy multitasking (2 GB RAM limits) <br> • New AR apps (no LiDAR) <br> • Future-proofing (no iPadOS 16+) |
Verdict
The **iPad Mini 4** is the **first truly modern Mini** — thin, powerful, and premium. It aged **exceptionally well** thanks to:
- **Laminated Retina display** (still stunning)
- **2 GB RAM** (smooth iOS 15)
- **A8 chip** (handles 2025 web, video, light editing)
> **Perfect for**: Readers, travelers, students, or anyone wanting a **pocketable iPad** that still feels snappy in 2025.
> **Skip if**: You need **Apple Pencil**, **iPadOS 17+**, or **5G**.
A **cult classic** — many users call it the **best-sized iPad Apple ever made**.
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You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
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Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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