The basic WiFi model with 64GB of storage costs $ 350, but the upgraded model with 256GB of storage is also on sale for $ 500. Either model is a good buy if you need the more compact tablet Apple offers, and The model with the most storage is best for those who plan to use their iPad to store large libraries of photos, videos, e-books, and audiobooks.
Apple updated the iPad mini last year, and the new additions only reinforced its title as the best small tablet you can get. We got a score of 85 from us for its solid performance, improved 7.9-inch display, and support for the first-generation Apple Pencil. The iPad mini 5 runs on Apple’s Bionic A12 chip, so you essentially get the same level of power found in the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. Multitasking on iPad mini is a snap, and its 10-11 hours of battery life means you’ll get plenty of use before you have to charge it.
The most frustrating thing about the iPad mini is its outdated design – those bezels are huge compared to what you’ll find on new iPhones and iPad Pros, and it continues to support TouchID instead of FaceID (which, depending on your preference, might be a good thing). It also has just a standard 8-megapixel rear camera and a 7-megapixel front camera. They’ll come in handy if you need to take a quick photo, but they’re much more basic compared to the cameras on Apple’s newer phones and tablets. Anyway, those are small commitments to make a great little tablet, now at an even better price.
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