Apple iPad Mini 4th Generation Wifi Only Specs

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iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi) – MK6K2LL/A – iPad5,1 – A1538 – 2824

Apple iPad Mini 4th Generation Wifi Only Specs

About This iPad

The iPad Mini 4 comes with some notable improvements over the iPad Mini 3 such as the improvement of its RAM to a 2 GB RAM. The processor powering the iPad Mini 4 is a 1.5 GHz Apple A8 processor. The rear camera is also improved from 5 megapixels to 8 megapixels. The casing color options are – white and gold, white and silver and, also the black and space grey option. Not many improvements have been made to the iPad mini line-up since launch. Enthusiasts are hopeful that the device will follow along with the technological improvements that the iPhone line-up has made. This can include facial recognition as well as the removal of the home button.

1.5 GHz Apple A8

2 GB

16, 32, 64, 128 GB

10 Hours

Storage & Memory

The iPad Mini 4 comes with a 2 GB RAM and has options that come with 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB of storage. All storage options are provided by Apple’s custom developed flash chip.

Screen Size and Resolution

The iPad Mini 4 has 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 8 megapixel “iSight” camera.

OS & Processor

The iPad Mini 4 comes with iOS 9.0 (13A340) for its operating system. It is powered by a custom developed 1.5 GHz dual-core Apple A8 processor.

Battery

The iPad Mini 4 is 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 is no official report on the amount of standby time that the battery could support.

Upgradability

The Operating System installed on the iPad Mini 4 can be upgraded from iOS 9.0 (13A340) to iPadOS 15.x . However, no physical upgradability is present in the device due to the complex nature of fitting all components into such a compact form.

Introduction Date: September 9, 2015					Discontinued Date: March 18, 2019
Processors					Memory
Processors		1 (2 Cores)			Onboard RAM	2 GB
Processor Speed		1.5 GHz			Storage
Processor Type		Apple A8			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/ac (HT80)	Case Type		Tablet
Standard Bluetooth				4.2	Form Factor		iPad mini 4
Cell Network				Wi-Fi Only	Housing Color		Black or White
Battery Details					Controller		Multi-touch
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer 19.1-watt-hour				Apple Order Number		MK6K2LL/A
Battery Life	10 hours				Apple Subfamily		iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi)
Stand by Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A1538 (EMC 2824)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		iPad5,1
Pre-installed OS			iOS 9.0 (13A340)		Camera		8 megapixels
Maximum OS			iPad OS 15.x		Dimensions		203.2mmx134.8mmx6.1mm
Built-in Display			7.9″ Color		Average Weight		0.65 lbs (298.8 g)
Display Resolution			2048×1536 (326 ppi)		Mac Support		Mac OS X 10.7.5

Identifier reference: MK6K2LL/A, A1538, EMC 2824, iPad5,1. 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: MK6K2LL/A
Model Number: A1538
EMC: 2824
Model ID: iPad5,1
Year: 2048

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Common questions

Is MK6K2LL/A the same as A1538?

Not exactly. MK6K2LL/A usually points to a specific retail configuration, while A1538 identifies the broader Apple hardware family. Always check the EMC and model identifier too.

What iPad mini is model A1538?

A1538 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 2824 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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