This is the 2017 version of Apple's small dimension tablet line. This model is very different from its predecessors and represents a noticeable increase in quality when compared to the models of previous years.
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Pros
Pro Sleek design
The iPad Mini 4 only weighs 299 grams, which makes it easy to hide it in a bag or a pocket of your jacket. It's very small and portable with particularly attractive, high quality industrial design.
Pro Battery lasts up to 10 hours
This iPad's battery lasts quite long, especially when compared to previous iPad mini versions. It can sustain up to 10 hours of internet browsing, video watching videos or music listening, due to its 19.1 watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
Pro Camera
The iPad Mini 4 has a much better rear camera than the previous iPads. With an improved sensor, advanced optics, and a cutting‑edge image signal processor, the 8-megapixel camera in iPad mini 4 captures incredibly detailed photos and cinematic 1080p HD videos.
Pro Brilliant screen
The iPad has a 7.9-inch display with the resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. That equates to 326 pixels per inch, which is higher than the iPad Air 2's. It also has a new anti-reflective coating to help with use outside in the sun.
Pro Feels like you're actually touching what's in the display
This iPad mini's fully laminated display has impressive quality, giving the impression that you can actually touch icons and content. It's a Retina display, with a resolutions of 2048 x 1536 at 326 ppi.
Cons
Con Pricey
Relatively expensive compared to other high-end tablets. Given that it's a 7.9'' inch tablet and that, due to its size, its not appropriate for certain kinds of tasks.
Con Storage
Due to a lack of SD card slot, the iPad's storage capacity cannot be upgraded.
Con Hard to replace the battery
The battery of this iPad cannot be replaced easily.
Con Listening to music without headphones leaves much to be desired
This iPad's speakers are not the best to listen to music. They could use some more potency to properly deliver powerful sound.