Contradictory claims have been made about the iPad Mini 4. This tablet is thinner and lighter than the model that precedes it, and yet it is faster and more powerful. Tweaks to the display make it better at viewing content, and although the battery has gone on a substantial diet, Apple claims it'll...

Excellent build quality; Fast computing hardware; Anti-reflective screen; Improved cameras; Touch ID biometric finger scanner

Expensive; Battery drains quick under heavy use

Overall, the iPad mini 4 is a very good device, and a return to form of sorts for the mini line. It still lags behind the iPad Air 2 in a number of ways, but for those who prefer the mini's smaller form factor, it's an appealing tablet.

The thinner, lighter design is even easier to hold than past iPad minis; A more powerful processor boots up the iPad and opens apps faster; Rear iSight camera has been upgraded to 8MP, with slo-mo video recording and burst mode shooting; Colors are sharper and more accurate in updated display.

Still often feels like a step down from iPad Air 2; No 3D Touch display; 16GB capacity will be too small for most users; 1.2 MP iPad FaceTime camera feels outdated; The design has been tweaked enough that old iPad mini cases won't fit.

For an Apple product, this is definitely an investment. It came quickly and with the extra products added (like the carrying case and stand). I've had no problems booting it up and using it, it holds a charge for a long time and syncs up beautifully with my iPhone SE whenever I need to e-mail...

Faster and with a better screen, Apple's iPad Mini 4 was the definitive small tablet - but is it still unrivalled?

In many ways, the iPad mini remains the small tablet to beat. The performance enhancements in this version keep it ahead of its competitors, and iOS 9 is now well ahead of Android as a tablet operating system for most people.

Look and work great, kids are gonna love the Christmas presents. Purchased them online and got them delivered to the door fast. Most other places couldn't supply this model iPads let alone Price and peace of mind!

Travels well around the World. Superb quality of pictures. Easy to use. Easy connection with WI F I any where....

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My husband loves it. He spends all his time on it instead of his phone. It's a lot easier to read on that a small phone screen. Would recommend to any apple user.

Bought this as an update to my old one. The increased storage means I won't need another one for years!

This year we got (at last) a good iPad Mini, there are a lot of great and improved features and although it has been claimed to be a shrunken iPad Air 2, it clearly isn't, hardware-wise it's quite different.

Great display; Premium design; Good cameras; Multitasking; Reasonable battery life

Only 16GB storage for the base model; No microSD storage; A bit expensive; Performance is a bit under iPad Air 2; Audio quality could be improved