How different is the size of the latest model of "iPad mini" from the previous model?

Among the "iPad" series, there are series such as the high-performance model "iPad Pro" and the cost-effective "iPad Air". Meanwhile, the iPad mini has a compact size as a tablet and is convenient for watching videos and e-books when traveling by train.

When it comes to compact size tablets, I'm wondering how easy it is to use compared to large screen smartphones. Therefore, in this article, the body size, mass, and display size of the latest model "iPad mini (6th generation)" (hereinafter referred to as "iPad mini 6") are referred to as the previous model "iPad mini (5th generation)" (hereinafter referred to as "iPad mini 5"). Or, let's compare it with the large screen smartphone "iPhone 13 Pro Max".

The biggest attraction of the iPad mini 6 is the size that you can hold with one hand !? Check the size and weight!

The latest model iPad mini 6 will be released on September 24, 2021. The home button has been abolished from the previous model iPad mini 5, and the charging terminal is compatible with USB Type-C.

It will be an excellent tablet in terms of performance, but those who are considering purchasing the compact model Pad mini 6 and those who have used the iPad series so far are concerned about the size and mass. It will be a point. Now, let's compare it with the previous model and large screen smartphones.

How many centimeters is the iPad mini 6? Compare the size with iPad mini 5 and iPhone 13 Pro Max!

The body size of the iPad mini 6 is 195.4 mm in height x 134.8 mm in width x 6.3 mm in thickness. In terms of the size of general printing paper, it is slightly larger than A5 size and smaller than A4 size.

The body size of the previous model, iPad mini 5, is 203.2 mm in height x 134.8 mm in width x 6.1 mm in thickness. The iPad mini 6 is slightly thicker than the iPad mini 5, but is about 8mm smaller in height, making it more compact.

The latest large-screen smartphone, iPhone 13 Pro Max, has a height of 160.8 mm, a width of 78.1 mm, and a thickness of 7.65 mm. Compared to the iPad mini 6, there is a difference of about 35 mm in length and about 55 mm in width, so the grip will be considerably different.

However, the thickness is 6.3 mm for the iPad mini 6 and 7.65 mm for the iPhone 13 Pro Max, which are quite different. Since it has built-in parts such as a battery and a camera, it is thought that the iPad mini 6, which has a larger body size, could be designed thinner.

How much does the iPad mini 6 weigh? Compare the mass with iPad mini 5 and iPhone 13 Pro Max!

Next, let's look at the mass of the main body. The iPad mini 6 weighs 293g for the Wi-Fi model and 297g for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model, both of which are characterized by a light weight of less than 300g.

The iPad mini 5 weighs 300.5g for the Wi-Fi model and 308.2g for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. Like the body size, it's a little heavier than the iPad mini 6.

The iPhone 13 Pro Max weighs 238g. Although it can be said to be heavyweight as a smartphone, there is a difference of about 60g compared to the iPad mini 6. The difference between a tablet and a smartphone will be clearly visible.

How many inches is the display of the iPad mini 6? Compared with iPad mini 5 and iPhone 13 Pro Max!

The display of the iPad mini 6 is 8.3 inches. The resolution is 2266 x 1488 pixels and 326 ppi. Although it has a larger screen than a smartphone, it has a smaller display as a tablet, so it is an easy-to-use product for situations such as when traveling by train or watching videos while lying on the bed.

The iPad mini 5 has a 7.9-inch display. The resolution is 2048 x 1536 pixels and 326 ppi. I mentioned that the iPad mini is larger than the iPad mini 6, but the display size is the opposite. This is because the iPad mini 6 has almost all the display on the front, such as eliminating the home button that was installed up to the iPad mini 5. It is a nice point that the display size is large while being smaller and lighter.

The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a display size of 6.7 inches. The resolution is 2778 x 1284 pixels and 458ppi. Although it is a large screen model for a smartphone, it is 1.6 inches different from the iPad mini 6.

iPhone 13 Pro Max (right) and iPhone 13 Pro (left)

By the way, as a feature unique to the iPad series, it is also a point that the iPad mini 6 is compatible with "Apple Pencil (2nd generation)". The iPad mini 5 is compatible only with Apple Pencil (1st generation), and the iPhone series does not support touch pen operation on any model.

Take the compact iPad mini 6 outdoors and use the stylus to comfortably write notes and draw pictures.

iPad mini 6 body, display inch number, mass summary

・ IPad mini 6 body size: height 195.4 mm x width 134.8 mm x thickness 6.3 mm Weight: 293 g (Wi-Fi model), 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular model) Display size: 8.3 inches

・ IPad mini 5 body size: height 203.2 mm x width 134.8 mm x thickness 6.1 mm Weight: 300.5 g (Wi-Fi model), 308.2 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular model) Display size: 7.9 inches

・ IPhone 13 Pro Max Body size: Height 160.8mm x Width 78.1mm x Thickness 7.65mm Mass: 238g Display size: 6.7 inches

* Data is from the editorial department as of mid-February 2022. * Although every effort has been made to ensure the information, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the content. * Please use the product at your own risk.

Sentence / Fumihiko Sato