iPad mini (A1455 · Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)) (2012)
Apple announced iPad mini in 2012, with launch capacities of 16, 32 and 64 GB. This entry covers model A1455, the Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM) configuration.

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Specs
| Key feature | A1455 |
| Chip | Apple A5 |
| Launch storage | 16 / 32 / 64 GB |
| Display | 7.9 in · IPS Multi-Touch |
| Resolution | 1024 × 768 |
| Density | 163 ppi |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| Cellular radio | LTE 1/3/5/13/25; CDMA EV-DO Rev. A/B 800/1900/2100 MHz; UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz; GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
| Connector | Lightning |
| Dimensions | 200 × 134.7 × 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 312 g |
| Battery | 16.3 Wh |
Announcement and storage
Apple announced iPad mini in 2012, with launch capacities of 16, 32 and 64 GB. This entry covers model A1455, the Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM) configuration.
Display and design
It uses Apple A5 and a 7.9-inch IPS Multi-Touch display with 1024 × 768 pixels at 163 ppi. It measures 200 × 134.7 × 7.2 mm and weighs 312 g.
Connections and battery
The rear iSight camera has 5 MP, f/2.4 and 1080p video. The front FaceTime HD camera has 1.2 MP and 720p video. It has Lightning, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, microphone and speaker. The built-in battery is rated at 16.3 Wh; Apple quotes up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi use, depending on conditions.
Radio and SIM
The technical sheet documents 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. Cellular radio for A1455: LTE 1/3/5/13/25; CDMA EV-DO Rev. A/B 800/1900/2100 MHz; UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz; GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. The cellular model uses a nano-SIM. Historical frequencies do not guarantee service from a current carrier.
Sources
- Apple · technical specifications
- Apple · original announcement
- Apple · model identification
- dimensionapple.com · Original schematic illustration
- ipad-mini-2012
- ipad-mini-2012 ⇄ iPad mini (A1455 · Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM))
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