Apple iPad Mini 2nd Generation Wifi Only Specs

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iPad mini Retina (Wi-Fi) – ME276LL/A – iPad4,4 – A1489 – 2695

Apple iPad Mini 2nd Generation Wifi Only Specs

About This iPad

The iPad Mini 2 was very identical to the iPad Mini 1 but came with an improved display and was also available in a 128 GB flash storage format. The processor had also been improved to a 1.3 GHz dual core Apple A7 processor. It was also available in white, silver, black and space-grey colored casings.

1.3 GHz Apple A7

1 GB

16, 32, 64, 128 GB

10 Hours

Storage & Memory

The iPad Mini 2 came with a 1 GB RAM and had options that came with 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB of storage.

Screen Size and Resolution

The iPad Mini 2 had a 7.9 inch IPS LED-backlit touch-sensitive display that supported a native resolution of 2048×1536 (326 ppi). It featured both a front 1.2 megapixel “FaceTime HD” camera of and a rear 5 megapixel “iSight” camera.

OS & Processor

The iPad Mini 2 came with iOS 7.0.3 for its operating system. It was powered by a custom designed 1.3 GHz dual-core Apple A7 processor.

Battery

The iPad Mini 2 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 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 2 could be upgraded from iOS 7.0.3 to current iOS. However, no physical upgradability was present in the device due to the complex nature of fitting all components into such a compact form.

Introduction Date: October 22, 2013					Discontinued Date: March 21, 2017
Processors					Memory
Processors		1 (2 Cores)			Onboard RAM	1 GB
Processor Speed		1.3 GHz			Storage
Processor Type		Apple A7			Capacity	16, 32, 64, 128 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 (MIMO)	Case Type		Tablet
Standard Bluetooth				4.0	Form Factor		iPad mini (2nd Gen)
Cell Network				Wi-Fi Only	Housing Color		Black or White
Battery Details					Controller		Multi-touch
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer 23.8-watt-hour				Apple Order Number		ME276LL/A
Battery Life	10 hours				Apple Subfamily		iPad mini Retina (Wi-Fi)
Stand by Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A1489 (EMC 2695)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		iPad 4,4
Pre-installed OS			iOS 7.0.3 (11B511)		Camera		5 megapixels
Maximum OS			iOS 12.5.5		Dimensions		200mmx134.7mmx7.5mm
Built-in Display			7.9″ Color		Average Weight		0.73 lbs (331 g)
Display Resolution			2048×1536 (326 ppi)		Mac Support		Mac OS X 10.6.8

Identifier reference: ME276LL/A, A1489, EMC 2695, iPad 4,4. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: September 19, 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: ME276LL/A
Model Number: A1489
EMC: 2695
Model ID: iPad 4,4
Year: 2048

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Common questions

Is ME276LL/A the same as A1489?

Not exactly. ME276LL/A usually points to a specific retail configuration, while A1489 identifies the broader Apple hardware family. Always check the EMC and model identifier too.

What iPad mini is model A1489?

A1489 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 2695 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?

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