Are Powerbx Mounts Compatible with iPad mini 5?
In March 2019 Apple released the iPad mini 5 and discontinued the iPad mini 4. Now that the fifth generation of the pint sized tablet is available, many of our clients are wondering about its compatibility with Powerbx mounts.
We have some good news for you! The dimensions of the iPad mini 5 are exactly the same as the iPad mini 4, so if you upgrade your tablet there is no need to replace your current Powerbx mount. But if you are interested in changing your tablet, here are a few details on the iPad mini 5 that are worth noting:
- Storage increased to 64gig or a new 256gig model
- Weight increased .01 ounce
- Dimensions stay at 8.0 x 5.31 x .24 inches
For a more in depth comparison, take a look at the side-by-side specs of the iPad mini 4 and 5.
| iPad mini 5 | iPad mini 4 | |
| Size |
203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm (8 x 5.31 x .24 in) |
203.2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm (8 x 5.31 x .24 in) |
| Weight | 300 grams (10.59 oz) | 299 grams (10.55 oz) |
| Screen size | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1536 x 2048 pixels | 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| Operating system | iOS 12 | iOS 12 |
| Storage space | 64GB, 256GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB |
| Processor | Apple A12 Bionic | Apple 8 |
| RAM | 3G | 2G |
| Camera | Rear 8MP, Front 7 MP | Rear 8MP, Front 1.2 MP |
| Video | 1080p HD video recording | 1080p HD video recording |
| Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ports | Lightning | Lightning |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Network support | All major carriers (cellular version only) | All major carriers (cellular version only) |
| Battery | 19.1-watt-hour lithium polymer | Li-Ion 5124 mAh |
| Colors | Silver, Gold, Space Gray | Silver, Gold, Space Gray |
| Price | $399+ | $399+ |