Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cell US/Global) Specs

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iPad mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi+ Cell) – MK893LL/A – iPad14,2 – A2568 – 4044

About this iPad Mini

The iPad Mini 6th-Gen a2568 was officially launched on 14 September 2021. This model supports Wi-Fi and Cellular networking. It supports GPS/GNSS and 5G NR cellular networking, but it does not support 5G NR mmWave, bands n258 (26 GHz), n260 (39 GHz), and n261 (28 GHz).

This 6th-Gen iPad Mini model is smaller and lighter than the 5th-Gen iPad Mini. Apple introduced the A15 Bionic chip in this iPad Mini, a 2.9 GHz processor with 6 cores.

This iPad Mini features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display. The display of this iPad Mini is fully-laminated and antireflective with an LED-backlit feature. The front camera of this iPad Mini is a 12 MP center stage Ultra-wide camera known as FaceTime HD camera that is responsible for FaceID recognition. It provides a 122-degree field of view that shoots up to 1080p video. This iPad Mini has a 12 MP camera on its backside. This iPad Mini’s rear-mounted 12 MP camera can shoot 4K video with cinematic video stabilization.

This iPad Mini features a Touch ID sensor for un/locking the device using the fingerprint. It comes with a 2nd Gen Apple Pencil (A2051, MU8F2AM/A) charged with a magnetic connection.

This model is available in four metallic colors – Charcoal “Space Gray,” Pink, Purple, and warm gray “Starlight.”. This 6th-Gen 8.3-inch iPad Mini has rounded corners and flat sides with a light design. It weighs around 0.66 pounds. (297 g). The dimensions of this model are 5.3 inches (width), 7.69 inches (height), and 0.25 inches (depth). This iPad Mini features several connectivity options, including a USB-C port, 5G wireless technology, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), and HT80 with MIMO capability.

The Operating System installed on the tablet fully supports the current iPadOS 15 version. It also supports the iPadOS 16 version with the exception of advanced features like Stage Manager, Reference Mode, Accessibility Detection, and Virtual Memory Swap.

2.9 GHz Apple A15 Bionic

4 GB

64, 256 GB

9-10 Hours

Storage & Memory

This iPad Mini a2568 has 64 GB or 256 GB storage options. It has 4 GB of RAM.

Screen Size and Resolution

The display size of this iPad Mini is 8.3-inch. It is a Liquid Retina Multi-touch IPS display. It delivers a display resolution of 2266×1488 pixel at 326 ppi and 500 nits max brightness for typical content. It is a fully laminated and anti-reflective display. This iPad Mini supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation) for an easy and natural experience. The additional features of the display are Wide color (P3), True Tone, anti-reflective coating, and Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. This device does not have a Home button, and smaller bezels make the display larger.

OS & Processor

The default OS of this iPad Mini is iPadOS 15.0 (19A346). It also supports the current version of iPadOS 16.

The high-performance of this iPad Mini is powered by a 64-bit architecture Hexa-core A15 Bionic processor with 16-core Neural Engine. The GPU of this model is a 5-core GPU for better peak graphics performance. The 16-core Neural Engine of this device is capable of 11 trillion operations per second for improved efficiency and performance.

Battery

This model has a Li-Poly battery of 19.3 Wh that provides a battery life of up to 10 hours or 9 hours (if cellular is used).

Upgradeability

Inclusive Features:

Display is the high definition LCD, 6.1 inches and resolution is 1792×828, 326 ppi
Haptic touch
3 cameras with Wide and Ultra Wide field of view (120 degrees)
Front camera is tucked in a notch
12MP pictures and 4K video shooting
1.8 and 2.4 aperture and optical image stabilization
HD 1080p video recording at 25, 30, and 60 fps and slow motion support
Night mode operation ability
iPhone 11 model A2221 Apple A13 Bionic 64-bit processor with six cores running on 2.66GHz
4 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of flash memory
Dual-SIM cards (1 eSIM and 1 nano-SIM ).
Fast charge capable lithium-ion battery with wireless charging possibility
Small size and weight (only 6.84 Oz)
Face and speech recognition including various software support
Supports carrier bands in many countries around the Globe
Wifi and Bluetooth communication
Headphone accommodation and conversation boost feature
Sound recognition and notification for specific sounds
Assistive listening feature for loud places and environments
Apple pay and purchase ability
NFC with reader mode
The unit is protected from water, dust and is splash resistant

Introduction Date: September 14, 2021					Discontinued Date: N/A
Processors					Memory
Processors		1 (6 Cores)			Onboard RAM	4 GB
Processor Speed		2.9 GHz			Storage
Processor Type		Apple A15 Bionic			Capacity	64, 256 GB
Connectivity Details					Song Capacity	N/A
USB Support				Sync & Charge (USB-C)	Photo Capacity	N/A
FireWire Support				None	Description
Standard Wireless				802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)	Case Type		Tablet
Standard Bluetooth				5.0	Form Factor		iPad mini (6th Gen)
Cell Network				4G LTE/5G	Housing Color		Black (Colors)
Battery Details					Controller		Multi-touch
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (19.3 Whr)				Apple Order Number		MK893LL/A
Battery Life	9-10 hours				Apple Subfamily		iPad mini 6th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cell)
Stand by Time	N/A				Apple Model Number		A2568 (EMC 4044)
Operating System and Display					Model ID		iPad14,2
Pre-installed OS			iPadOS 15.0 (19A346)		Camera		12 megapixels
Maximum OS			Current		Dimensions		7.69 x 5.3 x 0.25
Built-in Display			8.3″ Liquid Retina		Average Weight		0.66 lbs. (297 g)
Display Resolution			2266×1488 (326 ppi)		Mac Support		Mac OS X 10.11.6

Identifier reference: MK893LL/A, A2568, EMC 4044, iPad14,2. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: January 10, 2025Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This iPad mini at a glance

Family: iPad mini
Order Number: MK893LL/A
Model Number: A2568
EMC: 4044
Model ID: iPad14,2
Year: 2022

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