iPad · Retina & Beyond · 2015
iPad mini 4
A proper redesign — thinner, lighter, with a better laminated screen — then left to quietly soldier on for three and a half years.
iPad mini 4: key facts
When was the iPad mini 4 released?
The iPad mini 4 was released in September 9, 2015. Apple discontinued it in March 2019.
How much did the iPad mini 4 cost?
The iPad mini 4 launched at $399 in 2015 — about $531 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPad mini 4’s specs?
The iPad mini 4 used a Apple A8 running at 1.50 GHz, with 2 GB of memory and 16 GB of storage. It ran iOS 9.
Why does the iPad mini 4 matter?
Thinnest, lightest mini yet, with a fully laminated display.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A8 · 1.50 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Display | 7.9" Retina IPS, 2048×1536 |
| GPU | PowerVR GX6450 |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Weight | 299 g |
| Dimensions | 203.2×134.8×6.1 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 9 |
| Released | September 9, 2015 |
| Discontinued | March 2019 |
| Launch price | $399 |
How the iPad mini 4 compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 8.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 1.50 GHz, the clock is roughly 2.1× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 4,100 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $399 in 2015 — about $531 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
Apple let it linger so long that fans assumed the mini was dead.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25