iPad · Apple Silicon · 2021
iPad mini (6th generation)
The mini’s biggest leap: edge-to-edge 8.3" screen, USB-C, Touch ID in the power button, and the magnetic Pencil 2 — a tiny powerhouse.
iPad mini (6th generation): key facts
When was the iPad mini (6th generation) released?
The iPad mini (6th generation) was released in September 24, 2021. Apple discontinued it in October 2024.
How much did the iPad mini (6th generation) cost?
The iPad mini (6th generation) launched at $499 in 2021 — about $579 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPad mini (6th generation)’s specs?
The iPad mini (6th generation) used a Apple A15 Bionic running at 2.93 GHz, with 4 GB of memory and 64 GB of storage. It ran iPadOS 15.
Why does the iPad mini (6th generation) matter?
All-screen flat-edge redesign with USB-C and second-gen Apple Pencil support.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A15 Bionic · 2.93 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Display | 8.3" Liquid Retina, 2266×1488 |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Weight | 293 g |
| Dimensions | 195.4×134.8×6.3 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS 15 |
| Released | September 24, 2021 |
| Discontinued | October 2024 |
| Launch price | $499 |
How the iPad mini (6th generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 4.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2.93 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.1× 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 16,400 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $499 in 2021 — about $579 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
Some early units had a slight "jelly scroll" effect that became a minor saga online.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25