Apple iPad Mini 2 (4G, 32GB)

Tablets / 8-inch-screen and smaller tablets, mobile data+WiFi

We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Apple iPad Mini 2 (4G, 16GB) although it may differ in price and features.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Performance

/ 5

Display

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Specific tasks

/ 5

Photo and Video

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Portability

/ 5

Camera: Video quality

/ 5

Camera: Image quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Battery Life - web (hr.)

/ 5

Battery Life - video (hr.)

/ 5

Battery - 30 min charge (hr.)

/ 5

Weight (lbs.)

/ 5

Screen size (in.)

/ 5

Battery life (hr.)

/ 5

About

The Apple iPad Mini 2 (4G, 32GB) is part of the Tablets test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Tablets models like the iPad Mini 2 (4G, 32GB) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Performance: Speed of actions and visual smoothness running apps with complex graphics.

Display: Quality of the screen, including color, viewing angle, brightness and outdoor readability.

Convenience: Ease of using the buttons, keyboard, and touchscreen, or interacting with apps.

Features & Specs

Features

Memory-card reader

Camera

Yes

Webcam

Yes

GPS

Yes

Capacitive touchscreen

Yes

Active stylus included

Detachable carrying case

Active stylus optional

Approved app market

Yes

Fingerprint-resistant screen

Yes

Detachable keyboard included

Swype-capable keyboard

Detachable keyboard optional

Specs

Internal storage (GB)

Operating system (as tested)

Length (in.)

7.9

Width (in.)

5.3

Depth (in.)

0.3

Resolution

2048 x 1536

Screen type

Pixel density

324

Mobile data

Yes

Camera MP

Camera: Video definition

Webcam MP

1.2

Webcam: Video definition

Color

gray, silver

Operating system

iOS 8.3

Connections

WiFi type

Mobile Type

Act as WiFi hotspot

Yes

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Apple iPad Mini 2 (4G, 32GB)

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