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The iPad mini 4 is Apple’s fourth-generation 7.9-inch tablet, introduced in 2015. It emphasized a thinner, lighter design, upgraded internals from the Mini 3 and remained in production until 2019.

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Overview

The iPad mini 4 is a compact tablet computer introduced and marketed by Apple Inc. It debuted on September 9, 2015 as the fourth generation of the iPad mini line. At launch it presented a notably thinner, lighter chassis and internal upgrades compared with its predecessor; it remained on sale until March 18, 2019, when Apple replaced it with the next-generation model. For manufacturer details see Apple Inc. and for the device class see tablet computer.

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Design and hardware

The mini 4 retained the iPad mini family’s 7.9-inch Retina display while improving screen quality with a fully laminated panel and anti-reflective coating to reduce glare and improve contrast. The unit used Apple’s A-series silicon with a companion motion coprocessor, continued to offer Touch ID fingerprint authentication, and provided typical tablet features such as Wi‑Fi and optional cellular models. Key hardware points include:

  • 7.9-inch Retina display (high-resolution "Retina" class panel)
  • Apple A-series processor with a motion coprocessor for sensors
  • Front and rear cameras for video calls and casual photography
  • Thin, lightweight metal case designed for one-handed portability

Software and support

The iPad mini 4 shipped with iOS 9 and was supported through multiple major iOS/iPadOS updates during its product lifetime. It received software improvements that extended its capabilities for web browsing, media playback, document editing and app use within Apple’s ecosystem. Apple-rated battery life for the model matched other iPads of the era, allowing many hours of mixed use on a single charge.

History and lineage

The mini 4 succeeded the iPad mini 3 and introduced more substantial internal and display updates than that immediate predecessor. After nearly four years in Apple’s lineup the mini 4 was discontinued in March 2019 and succeeded by the fifth-generation iPad mini. For context about the previous generation see iPad mini 3 and for the successor see iPad mini (5th generation).

Uses, reception and notable points

With its compact footprint the iPad mini 4 became popular for portable reading, media viewing, light productivity and education use where a full-size tablet was less convenient. Reviewers at release praised its slimmer profile, improved screen and fluid performance for typical apps, while noting it did not add features such as pencil input support that appeared in later models. The mini 4 represents the transition toward thinner, more display-focused tablets in Apple’s smaller form-factor lineup.

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