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iPad mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular MM) – MD540LL/A – iPad2,7 – A1455 – 2609

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About This iPad

The iPad Mini was a smaller device in terms of physical size but a collection of powerful features from the early iPad original models. It was equipped with 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity with rear and front mounted cameras of 5 megapixels and 1.2 megapixels respectively. It was powered by a dual core 1.0 GHz Apple A5 processor and 512 MB of RAM and had 16, 32 or 64 GB storage options available. It’s main attraction was its portability bundled with ability to help drive work. Many felt the original iPad was too large and looked for a device to fill the gap between iPhone and iPad.

1.0 GHz Apple A5

512 MB

Apple iPad Mini 1st Generation Wifi Cellular AT&T GPS Specs

16, 32, 64 GB

9-10 Hours

Storage & Memory

The iPad Mini came with a 1 GB RAM and had options that came with 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB of storage.

Screen Size and Resolution

The iPad Mini 1 had a 7.9 inch IPS LED-backlit touch-sensitive display that supported a native resolution of 1024×768 (163 ppi). Both front 1.2 megapixels “FaceTime HD” camera of and rear 5 megapixel “iSight” camera were present on this iPad.

OS & Processor

The iPad Mini 1 came with iOS 6 for its operating system. It was powered by a custom 1.0 GHz dual-core Apple A5 processor.

Battery

The iPad Mini was equipped with a Lithium Polymer battery that supported up to 10 hours of surfing of the web on Wi-Fi, watching a video, or listening to music and 9 hours surfing the web using cellular data. There was no official report on the amount of standby time that the battery could support.

Upgradability

The Operating System installed on the iPad Mini could be upgraded from iOS 6 to iOS 9.

Introduction Date: October 23, 2012					Discontinued Date: June 19, 2015
Processors					Memory
Processors		1 (2 Cores)			Onboard RAM	512 MB
Processor Speed		1.0 GHz			Storage
Processor Type		Apple A5			Capacity	16, 32, 64 GB
Connectivity Details					Song Capacity	N/A
USB Support				Sync & Charge (Lightning)	Photo Capacity	N/A
FireWire Support				None	Description
Standard Wireless				802.11a/b/g/n	Case Type		Tablet
Standard Bluetooth				4.0	Form Factor		iPad mini
Cell Network				GSM/CDMA/LTE	Housing Color		Black or White
Battery Details					Controller		Multi-touch
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer 16.3-watt-hour				Apple Order Number		MD540LL/A
Battery Life	9-10 hours				Apple Subfamily		iPad mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular MM)
Stand by Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A1455 (EMC 2609)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		iPad 2,7
Pre-installed OS			iOS 6.0 (10A406)		Camera		5 megapixels
Maximum OS			iOS 9.3.6		Dimensions		200mmx134.7mmx7.2mm
Built-in Display			7.9″ Color		Average Weight		0.69 lbs. (312 g)
Display Resolution			1024×768 (163 ppi)		Mac Support		Mac OS X 10.6.8

Identifier reference: MD540LL/A, A1455, EMC 2609, iPad 2,7. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 29, 2024Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This iPad mini at a glance

Family: iPad mini
Order Number: MD540LL/A
Model Number: A1455
EMC: 2609
Model ID: iPad 2,7
Year: 2018

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Common questions

Is MD540LL/A the same as A1455?

Not exactly. MD540LL/A usually points to a specific retail configuration, while A1455 identifies the broader Apple hardware family. Always check the EMC and model identifier too.

What iPad mini is model A1455?

A1455 is the Apple A-number shown for this iPad mini family. Use the order number, EMC, and model identifier on this page to narrow the exact configuration.

What does EMC 2609 mean?

The EMC number is another Apple hardware identifier. It helps separate closely related models that may share a similar name, year, or A-number.

Can the RAM or SSD be upgraded?

Check the spec table for the exact configuration. Many newer Apple Silicon Macs have memory and storage integrated into the board, so RAM and SSD upgrades are often not practical after purchase.

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