iPad mini A12 Bionic 2019

Please be aware that this A2125 iPad mini (5th Gen/Early 2019) model, sold exclusively in mainland China, supports Gigabit-class LTE on bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, and 66. It does not support band 71.

Succeeding the much older iPad mini 4, the iPad mini (5th Gen) models feature an improved display, substantially faster internals, enhanced connectivity, and support for the first-generation Apple Pencil (A1603, MK0C2AM/A).

Every iPad mini 5th Gen device is equipped with a fully-laminated, antireflective 7.9-inch LED-backlit 2048x1536 (326 ppi, DCI-P3 color gamut) touch-sensitive "Retina" display.

Under the hood, these models are powered by an Apple A12 Bionic processor, have 3 GB of RAM, and come with either 64 GB or 256 GB of flash storage. The casing is available in Black and Space Gray, White and Silver, or White and Gold.

Other significant features include a dual-camera system: a rear 8-megapixel "iSight" camera for stills and 1080p HD video, and a front 7-megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera also capable of stills and 1080p HD video. They also offer dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with HT80 with MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, dual microphones, and a single set of stereo speakers. A standard 3.5 mm headphone jack, Touch ID support, and a Lightning port are also present.

The battery life for this 5th Gen iPad mini is rated at 10 hours of "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" or 9 hours of "surfing the web using [a] cellular data network." This particular model includes a nano SIM slot for use with traditional SIM cards.

The iPad mini 5 (A2125), specifically designed for the Chinese market, was reviewed with the same enthusiasm as its global counterparts, offering a potent combination of portability and power. Its core appeal lay in the integration of the formidable A12 Bionic processor, which represented a monumental leap in performance, allowing for fluid multitasking and impressive gaming capabilities within its compact frame. The addition of Apple Pencil (1st generation) support was a game-changer, turning the small tablet into a powerful tool for note-taking and creative work. The display, enhanced with P3 wide color and True Tone, delivered a superior visual experience with excellent color accuracy and readability in various lighting conditions. This specific model's cellular connectivity was tailored for mainland China, ensuring optimal performance on local networks by including necessary LTE bands like TD-LTE. While it shared the same unchanged, bezel-heavy design as the other models, this was often overlooked in favor of its sheer performance and new capabilities. For Chinese consumers seeking a top-tier compact tablet with reliable cellular access, the A2125 was seen as a fantastic, long-overdue update that brought the iPad mini line back to the forefront of technology.