Launch report · Apple

Apple iPad mini (1st gen): 2012 first 7.9" iPad mini.

SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2012·$329·Score 78/100

Apple's 2012 first iPad mini brought 7.9" form at 308 g — $329 affordable companion to full iPad.

Key specs at launch

Display

7.9" 1024 x 768

Chipset

Apple A5

Camera

5.0 MP

Battery

4,440 mAh

What stands out

First iPad mini at 7.9".
308 g featherweight.
$329 affordable.
Lightning connector.

What to watch

Non-Retina display.
Apple A5 dual-core only.
512 MB RAM tight.
Final iOS 9.3.6.