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.
Thinnest, lightest mini yet, with a fully laminated display.
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iPad mini 4: key facts
When was the iPad mini 4 released?
The iPad mini 4 arrived on 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 specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A8 at 1.50 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, 7.9" Retina IPS, 2048×1536 display.
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).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
Apple let it linger so long that fans assumed the mini was dead.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11