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Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular (3GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£640RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:7.9 inchesChipset:Apple A12 Bionic

Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular (3GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular (3GB + 256GB)
7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

90%

6.9

Technical score

10%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 67% of tablets
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

22%

7.7

Performance

20%

6.2

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

4.8

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Software & Features

5%

7.4

Design

3%

6.5

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 67%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 74%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular (3GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

22%

7.7

Performance

20%

6.2

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

4.8

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Software & Features

5%

7.4

Design

3%

6.5

Audio & Multimedia

6.9
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular (3GB + 256GB) has a user popularity of 7.7 points, which is lower than 74.9% of Tablets.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

7.0
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 3 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 8.5% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 70.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 6.1% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15.7% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
1,314 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 1,314 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 71.9% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.1% of tablets.
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic
This tablet uses the Apple A12 Bionic chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 87.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2048×1536
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2048×1536 which is higher than that of 68.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
326 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 326 ppi which is higher than that of 94.8% of tablets and equal to that of 2.1% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet uses Chemically Strengthened Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 65.1% of tablets and equal to that on 13% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
7 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 7 MP which is higher than in 68.5% of tablets and equal to that in 1.2% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 69.8% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
5,124 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 5,124 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 62.8% of tablets and equal to those in 0.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 18 W which is faster than in 48% of tablets and equal to speeds in 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
9 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9 hours, which is shorter than that of 62.7% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
iOS 12.2
This tablet uses the iOS 12.2 operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 97.8%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
308.2 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 308.2 g which is lighter than 92.2% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
?
Pen latency
?
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
?
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular (3GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A12 Bionic chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A12 Bionic vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU vs Mali-G51
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 45.5% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (326 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    3% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A12 Bionic chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A12 Bionic vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU vs Mali-G51
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • 24.5% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.49 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.29x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 73.1% faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (1,125 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    1,125 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 80.2% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,314 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,314 points vs 729 points
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 52.6% higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (2,885 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    2,885 points vs 1,891 points
  • 45.5% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (326 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    3% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 105 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (326 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 99 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2048×1536 vs 1920×1200
  • 2 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (7 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    7 MP vs 5 MP
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This tablet supports AirPlay, the average tablet does not. 7.6% of tablets are AirPlay compatible.
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Fingerprint scanner in the home button.
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
    Reduce White Point accessibility dimming
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
    paste alert
  • 37.1% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (308.2 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    308.2 g vs 490 g
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 1.9 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.1 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.1 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 40.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (134.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    134.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (iOS 12.2 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iOS 12.2 vs Android
  • 2.2 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9 hours vs 10 hours
  • 22.1% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (5,124 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    5,124 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular (3GB + 256GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 2.46x more expensive
    Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular (3GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£640 vs £260).
    £640 vs £260
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2.2 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7.9 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (904:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    904:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 22.1% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (5,124 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    5,124 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (iOS 12.2 vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iOS 12.2 vs Android
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular (3GB + 256GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 2 points lower iFixit repairability score
    This tablet has a lower repairability score than the average tablet (2 points vs 4 points). The average tablet repairability score is 4 points.
    2 points vs 4 points

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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uk.pcmag.com
21/03/2019
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Apple iPad mini (2019) Review - PCMag.com
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techradar.com
11/06/2021
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iPad mini (2019) review - TechRadar |
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trustedreviews.com
25/04/2019
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iPad Mini 5 Review: A mighty, mini tablet
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expertreviews.co.uk
17/07/2019
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Apple iPad mini 5 (2019) review: A strange mix of the old and the new |
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techadvisor.com
23/09/2020
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iPad mini (2019) Review: Small Gains
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whathifi.com
24/04/2019
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Apple iPad Mini (2019) review
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radiotimes.com
30/04/2021
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Apple iPad mini 5 review (2019)
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arstechnica.com
16/04/2019
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iPad Air and iPad mini 2019 review: Apple’s tablets strike an ideal balance |
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theverge.com
13/05/2019
Summary of the review
Editor's Choice: iPad mini 2019 - The Verge |
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wired.com
21/03/2019
Summary of the review
iPad Mini (2019) Review: Hello, Old Friend - WIRED |
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macworld.com
09/04/2019
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iPad mini (2019) Review: Small Gains - Macworld |
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whistleout.com.au
03/05/2019
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Apple iPad mini (2019) Review - WhistleOut |
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thedigitalstory.com
01/07/2019
Summary of the review
Apple iPad mini 5 Review - The Digital Story |
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sixcolors.com
21/03/2019
Summary of the review
Review: iPad mini 2019 is a modern version of a small classic |
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mynexttablet.com
04/04/2019
Summary of the review
iPad Mini 2019 Review: How Good Is This Small Tablet Really? |
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gq-magazine.co.uk
22/04/2019
Summary of the review
Apple’s new iPad mini is a summer suitcase essential, again | The Digital Story
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lesnumeriques.com
10/04/2019
Summary of the review
Test Apple iPad Mini 5 (2019): l'absence de concurrence ne lui fait pas du bien
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igen.fr
04/04/2019
Summary of the review
Test de l'iPad mini (5e génération, 2019)
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cnetfrance.fr
08/04/2019
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Test de l'iPad mini 2019 (5e génération)
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journaldemontreal.com
21/03/2019
Summary of the review
iPad mini 5: polyvalence et performance à un prix plus doux
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular (3GB + 256GB)

  • Extremely portable, lightweight design that fits in a handbag or large pocket
  • Powerful A12 Bionic processor provides fast, lag-free performance for gaming and demanding apps
  • High-quality 7.9-inch Retina display with True Tone and wide color support
  • Cellular connectivity (Gigabit-class LTE) allows for reliable on-the-go internet access
  • First-generation Apple Pencil support is excellent for note-taking and sketching
  • Long-lasting battery life, typically providing around 10 hours of usage

What customers don't like about Apple iPad Mini 2019 Cellular (3GB + 256GB)

  • Dated physical design with thick bezels and a physical Home button
  • Lack of Face ID; still relies on the older Touch ID fingerprint sensor
  • Incompatible with the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil, requiring the awkward Lightning port charging of the 1st-gen model
  • Relatively expensive compared to larger entry-level iPad models
  • Stereo speakers are both located at the bottom, providing poor sound separation in landscape mode
  • Base storage cannot be expanded, which can be limiting for media-heavy users

Verdict

The 2019 Apple iPad mini (5th Generation) is a compact 7.9-inch tablet featuring a high-density Retina display (326 ppi) with True Tone and P3 wide colour support. This specific cellular model is powered by the A12 Bionic chip with 3GB of RAM and a substantial 256GB of internal storage, offering a significant performance boost over its predecessor. Key pros include its highly portable lightweight design, first-generation Apple Pencil support, and the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, it retains an older design with thick bezels and a physical Home button, lacks 4K video recording on its 8MP rear camera, and is limited to the slower Lightning port for charging and data transfer.

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