Apple iPad mini 8.3-Inch 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular Starlight (2021)

Highly Capable, Ultra-Portable: Apple iPad mini 256GB WiFi+Cellular in Starlight

Keep the power of a full-sized device in the palm of your hand with the fastest iPad mini yet. First announced at the 2021 September Apple Event, the latest tiny tablet from the California-based company promises faster processing thanks to its A15 chip and speedy Neural Engine. Meanwhile, two updated cameras (one rear and one front) make this tablet optimized for video calling with the Center Stage feature. Center Stage helps to situate users directly in the middle of the 12MP Ultra Wide front camera. As you shift, the camera moves to keep you right in the middle of the action. And if others join you in frame, the lens adjusts to make sure you’ll both be visible, too. That makes this device perfect for those who work from home as well as students with online classes—or anyone who needs to communicate with loved ones. Show off your exciting new tech with your first video call.

Powerful Processing with the A15 Bionic Chip

Each operation within the iPad mini is powered by the fast A15 Processor. With a more powerful 5-core GPU, this device can load graphics-heavy material up to 80% faster than its competitors and predecessors. Whether you’re working on multiple pieces in photo editing software or playing a graphics-heavy game from the App Store, that extra power will come in handy more often than you might think. The new Neural Engine works to fuel up to two times faster machine learning, all while the 6-core CPU manages to move as far as 40% quicker than the competition. Whether you’re working on creative projects, finishing up schoolwork or streaming content on the go, you’ll be able to do it all quicker than ever thanks to this bionic chip.

Ready To Go Small?

If you’re not sure that you need this much storage (or need more) or have other questions about new Apple products, reach out to the experts for help. Our onsite Apple Store is packed with products, and we’ve got all the knowledge you’ll need. Reach out to our specialists at 800-860-3577 or head into the store to see our selection in person. Alternatively, check out our Tablet Buying Guide to learn more about what you might want in a handheld OS.

Key Features

• 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and wide color¹
• A15 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
• Touch ID for secure authentication and Apple Pay
• 12MP Wide back camera, 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage
• Available in purple, starlight, pink, and space gray
• Landscape stereo speakers
• 5G capable²
• Stay connected with ultrafast Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit LTE cellular data²
• Up to 10 hours of battery life⁴
• USB-C connector for charging and accessories
• Works with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)³
• iPadOS 15 is uniquely powerful, easy to use, and designed for the versatility of iPad

Features

• All-new, all-screen design
  • Immersive all-screen design comes in four beautiful finishes
  • Incredibly thin and light enclosure is made from 100 percent recycled aluminum
• Liquid Retina display
  • 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display¹ features full lamination, 500 nits of brightness, P3 wide color, and an antireflective coating—so everything looks amazing
  • True Tone adjusts color temperature to ambient lighting for a more comfortable viewing experience indoors and out
• Powerful A15 Bionic chip
  • A15 Bionic delivers a 40 percent increase in performance and an 80 percent increase for graphics over previous-generation iPad mini
  • Faster Neural Engine for advanced machine learning transforms how you experience photos, games, and augmented reality
  • Power-efficient design delivers up to 10 hours of battery life⁴
• Ultrafast wireless
• With 5G capabilities, connect to the fastest wireless networks to download files, stream movies, collaborate with colleagues, and upload content on the go
• Purchase cellular data plans right on your iPad⁶ with eSIM
• Wi-Fi 6 means you can connect to the fastest Wi-Fi networks at the airport, school, or the coffee shop
• Advanced cameras
  • 12MP Ultra Wide front camera features Center Stage, which keeps you in frame on video calls even as you move around
  • 12MP Wide camera with True Tone flash captures beautiful photos and 4K video
• USB-C connector
• Connect to accessories like cameras, hard drives, docks, and external displays up to 4K
• Amazing accessories³
  • Apple Pencil (2nd generation) attaches magnetically and expands the power of iPad, with greater precision for taking notes, drawing, and adding markups
  • Smart Folio comes in gorgeous coordinating colors: black, white, electric orange, dark cherry, and English lavender
• Touch ID on the top button
• Quickly, easily, and securely unlock your iPad, log in to apps, and use Apple Pay within apps or on the web
• Stereo speakers in landscape mode
• Enjoy wider stereo playback in landscape mode
• iPadOS 15⁷
• Multitasking has a new menu so it’s easier to discover and use —and even more powerful
• Place widgets anywhere among your apps, and access the App Library from the Dock to easily find apps automatically organized by category
• Notes goes systemwide with Quick Note, a fast and easy way to get to a note no matter what you’re doing
• App Store
  • More than a million apps are designed specifically for iPad—for productivity, gaming, travel, photos, AR, and more
• Essential additions
• Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Smart Folio, USB-C accessories, AppleCare+ for iPad mini

Footnotes:

• ¹ The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the iPad mini 8.3-inch screen is 8.3 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
• ² Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, LTE, and Wi-Fi are available in select markets and through select carriers. Speed are based on theoretical thhroughout and vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular.
• ³ Accessories are sold separately. Compatibility varies by generation.
• ⁴ Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
• ⁵Apple Pencil and Smart Folio sold separately
• ⁶ Participating carriers and regions are subject to change. Refer to www.apple.com/ipad/cellular for details on carriers and countries that support this feature.
• ⁷ Some features not available in all regions. Refer to www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability for details