iPad mini A12 Bionic 2019

iPad mini A12 Bionic 2019

iPad mini

Discontinued
Released: March 18, 2019Discontinued on: September 14, 2021
United States: US$529, US$679Japan: N/A

Overview

Take note that this A2126 iPad mini (5th Gen/Early 2019) model supports Gigabit-class LTE on bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, and 71, but lacks support for bands 28 or 42. While it works with carriers worldwide, it is believed to have been sold exclusively in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.


As a successor to the much older iPad mini 4, the iPad mini (5th Gen) models deliver a better display, significantly faster performance, improved connectivity, and add support for the original Apple Pencil (A1603, MK0C2AM/A).


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


Internally, the 5th Gen iPad mini models are powered by an Apple A12 Bionic processor, feature 3 GB of RAM, and come with either 64 GB or 256 GB of flash storage. The device is available in Black and Space Gray, White and Silver, or White and Gold cases.


Other important features include dual cameras: a rear 8-megapixel "iSight" camera for stills and 1080p HD video, and a front 7-megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera also for stills and 1080p HD video. They also have 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, and a Lightning port are included.


The battery life for this iPad mini 5th Gen model is estimated 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 model features a software-based eSIM for easy switching between certain carriers, along with a nano SIM slot for traditional SIM cards.

Evaluation

The iPad mini 5 (A2126), the cellular model targeted for North America and Australia/New Zealand, was highly praised as a massive and welcome upgrade. The most celebrated feature was its adoption of the A12 Bionic chip, which provided a dramatic boost in speed and graphics performance, making the device feel incredibly responsive and capable for everything from daily tasks to intensive applications. The introduction of support for the 1st generation Apple Pencil was a transformative addition, effectively turning the mini into a pocketable powerhouse for creativity and productivity on the go. Reviewers also lauded the display improvements, including the P3 wide color gamut and True Tone, which made for a richer and more comfortable viewing experience. While its external design was identical to the mini 4 and considered somewhat dated by some, the sheer power packed inside this familiar form factor was the main story. The A2126's robust LTE connectivity, including support for Band 71, ensured excellent coverage on networks in its intended regions. It was widely seen as the perfect fusion of portability and performance, finally giving fans of the smaller form factor the powerful, modern device they had been waiting for.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Apple Model NoA2126 (EMC 3314*)
Apple Order NoMUXG2LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPad mini 5th Gen (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Price

Price Table
United StatesUS$529, US$679
AustraliaA$799, A$1019
AustriaN/A
BelgiumN/A
BrazilN/A
CanadaC$699, C$899
ChinaN/A
DenmarkN/A
FinlandN/A
FranceN/A
GermanyN/A
Hong KongN/A
IndiaN/A
IndonesiaN/A
IrelandN/A
ItalyN/A
JapanN/A
KoreaN/A
LuxembourgN/A
MalaysiaN/A
MexicoN/A
NetherlandsN/A
New ZealandNZ$899, NZ$1149
NorwayN/A
PortugalN/A
SingaporeN/A
SpainN/A
SwedenN/A
SwitzerlandN/A
TaiwanN/A
ThailandN/A
The PhilippinesN/A
United KingdomN/A
VietnamN/A

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailUS$250-US$350

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPad mini 5th Gen
Case TypeTablet
Housing ColorBlack or White
Dimensions8.0 x 5.3 x 0.24
Avg. Weight0.68 lbs. (308.2 g)

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A12 Bionic
Processor Speed2.49 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM3 GB
Geekbench 2 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (32)N/A
Geekbench 3 (64)N/A
Geekbench 4 (SC)4797
Geekbench 4 (MC)11337
Geekbench 5 (SC)1110
Geekbench 5 (MC)2791

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity64, 256 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display7.9" Retina
Display Resolution2048x1536 (326 ppi)
Camera8 Megapixels

Connectivity

Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB 3
PortsLightning, Headphone
USB SupportSync & Charge (Lightning)
Firewire SupportNone
Cell NetworkGSM/LTE
Standard Wireless802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)
Standard Bluetooth5.0

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Polymer (19.1 W hr)
Battery Life (Music)9-10 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A
Standby TimeN/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 12.2 (16E227)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportOS X 10.11.6
Windows SupportWindows 7

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerMulti-touch