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What is the capacity of the batteries on the iPad. Detailed review and testing of Apple iPad mini with Retina display

It's hard enough to find someone who doesn't love Apple technology. One of the most popular gadgets is an iPad and today we’ll talk about its battery capacity.

When choosing a tablet, battery capacity is one of the main reasons to buy an iPad over other tablets. It just works for an unrealistically long time.

How big is the battery on the iPad?

Over the entire existence of tablets, a lot of models have been released and in each of the bottom you can find a different capacity.

Let's get started, consider absolutely all gadgets without exception.

Battery capacity iPad, iPad 2,3,4

The very first iPad models were quite large and therefore it was not difficult to put a large large battery in them.

Despite the very wide frames, the tablet was in very high demand and many who bought them at the time of release are still using them with pleasure.

iPad: 6600 mAh;
iPad 2: 6930 mAh;
iPad3: 11560 mAh;
iPad 4: 11560 mAh

As you can see, the jump in size is sometimes quite large, which means that technology has not stood still. Something was constantly being improved.

Battery size iPad Air, iPad Air 2

These two models were a bit of a leap as the iPad Air, both 1 and 2, are much prettier thanks to very thin bezels and new body colors.

The thickness of the device has also significantly decreased, so it has become a little more difficult to put a battery with a larger capacity. But Apple has always found a way out of any situation.

iPad Air: 8827 mAh;
iPad Air 2: 7340 mAh

Do not think that a significant reduction in volume has affected the run time. Iron has become less energy-intensive, so we see such results.

Battery capacity iPad mini, iPad mini 2,3,4

A series of these small tablets has always found its customers. Very compact and comfortable, which is very handy if you travel a lot.

Always the freshest iron and is updated periodically. Although the main focus of Apple is on larger models, on Mini models they spend a few seconds on presentations.

iPad Mini: 4440 mAh;
iPad Mini 2: 6471 mAh;
iPad Mini 3: 6471 mAh;
iPad Mini 4: 5124 mAh.

As you can see, despite the small size, the battery capacity is quite impressive and will last for a very long time.

iPad Pro Battery Capacity

The latest iPads surprised me the most. After all, there was a breakthrough with performance and for the first time a tablet appeared iPad Pro with a screen size of 12.9 inches.

But a smaller copy of this device was also presented and it has the usual 9.7-inch display size for everyone.

iPad Pro (12.9): 10307 mAh;
iPad Pro (9.7): 7306 mAh

The newest models have the same impressive operating time and during the existence of all iPads, no one has managed to outdo them.

conclusions

In principle, this is all the information that I wanted to share about the battery capacity of all iPad models. Now you know what's in your favorite device.

Also probably very useful to those who are just going to buy a new gadget. When new models appear, I will definitely add them to the list.

An important parameter when buying a tablet is the battery capacity. Its volume determines the time battery life. Of course, the performance of the battery depends directly on the activity of using the device. If you actively use the device and surf the Internet, then this charge retention time will differ significantly from the quiet mode of use. Mini models are well suited for those who travel a lot due to the long time of active use and compact dimensions.

Each tablet has its own battery and the corresponding amount of energy. This indicator is consistent and optimized with the rest of the contents of the device. For clarity, let's compare the performance of batteries in tablets. Here you can find the term " akb“, which stands for battery.

iPad 1 has a battery capacity of 6600 mAh with a voltage of 3.7 volts. The second iPad has a capacity of 6930 mAh and 3.8 volts. Models 3 and 4 have a battery capacity of 11560 mAh and a voltage of 3.7 volts. Air has 8827 mAh and 3.73 V.

Air 2 has a smaller volume of 7340 mAh and a voltage of 3.76 volts. iPad mini 1 is equipped with a capacity of 4440 mAh and 3.72 volts. Models ipad mini 2 and ipad mini 3 are equipped with a capacity of 6471 mAh and a voltage of 3.75. The fourth Mini has a capacity of 5124 mAh and 3.82 volts voltage. Pro model equipped with 10307 mAh battery with a voltage of 3.77.

Looking at these volumes, you can see that not always updated version more battery capacity. This is because the increase active work tablet is carried out by optimizing internal processes in the hardware. Also work setting operating system device provides the most optimal functionality.

In addition to the different amount of charge, the batteries themselves also differ. There are models that have lithium polymer batteries, and there are lithium-ion. For example, in the fourth mini, a lithium-ion one is installed. All other lithium polymer batteries.

Based on this information, you may notice that some batteries are interchangeable for some devices. For example, for versions mini two and three. Battery replacement process for iPad 2 and other models complex. Therefore, the repair of such a part is best carried out in a certified repair service.

During calls or work through WiFi connection energy consumption is different. On average when working via the Internet charger wasted in 10 hours. After which it is necessary charge device again. If you want to extend the work, but you do not have the opportunity to fully charge the device, you can recharge it “drip” by connecting it to the outlet for 15 minutes.

In order to recharge faster, you can use some tricks. Turn off your tablet completely. Then he will not spend energy on any processes, and energy recovery will be faster. You can also activate flight mode. This will reduce the energy consumption for searching mobile network. Such a search takes a large number of energy, especially when the signal is poor.

Reconfigure the brightness setting. Remove the slider from the "auto-brightness" column and adjust to the minimum using the slider below. Backlighting the screen while the tablet is active is one of the first energy eaters. Also disable wifi network. Especially a lot of energy is consumed by searching for an Internet network with a low signal, tk. the device increases the search radius automatically to find a better signal.

Also connect the tablet directly to the outlet. This will allow you to replenish supplies faster than from a computer. If you are using a computer, then choose a USB port that has version 3.0. It is capable of speeding up charging up to two times, in comparison with other connectors. You can also use a Y-cable that allows you to connect to two USB connectors and collect energy through one cord to the device. It is good if you disconnect other devices from the computer while recharging.

If you can only charge the tablet from a PC, then purchase a special adapter. This is an adapter with a USB plug on one side and a tablet plug on the other. With it, you can increase the strength of the current during the replenishment of energy, which will speed up this process. Try not to use during charging ipad, this will not waste extra energy.

iPad 2 mini battery capacity

Mini-models have small dimensions and a screen, respectively. In order to illuminate the screen, you need to spend less energy compared to conventional large tablets, and therefore it will take less energy to do so. At the same time, the battery charge in the second version is 6471 mAh, which is quite enough for its size. So this planet is very convenient when traveling because of its compact size and the possibility of long battery life.

The original battery is called A1512 (6471 mAh) and is capable of 850 charge and discharge cycles. It is lightweight and compact. When replacing the battery, the one that will be installed, as a rule, has a low charge level. There is a tradition that it is necessary to discharge it to the end. With the advent of Li-Ion - Batteries do not need to do this. The battery must be fully charged before first use.

This is a mandatory rule, compliance with it allows you to optimally put the part into operation. This will allow the battery to last longer. It is better to do this: fully replenish the charge (about 6 hours of connection to the power supply) and use the energy to the end. Then charge to 100% again and use the charge to 100% again. Having made several such cycles, you can use the device as convenient.

Replacing the charging connector

A common cause of ABC failure can be Wrong way charger or defective charger connector. In the second case, it must be replaced. The reasons why it breaks: contamination, moisture penetration, connection of non-original components, cable damage, software malfunctions.

If you find such a malfunction on your tablet, you must:

1 Take a charger that is definitely working and carry out the recharging process. If the charge arrives, then the problem is in the broken charger. If not, then follow the next step. 2 Look inside the connector. If you see dirt or plaque, then remove it with a toothpick. Check the functionality of the connector. If there is no effect, then follow the next step. 3 Update software and restart your tablet. If this does not help, then you need to contact service center for troubleshooting and troubleshooting.

It is best to have the battery and charging connector replaced by an authorized repair shop. Entrust this problem to professionals. After all, if you want to fix the problem yourself, being not entirely competent in this area, additional breakdowns may occur. If you have a service guarantee, then after such an intervention it will no longer be valid.

One of better ways checks.

There are several different ways to check the battery status of your iPhone and iPad. The most accurate of these, using the coconutBattery application, requires the user to have Mac computer which, of course, many do not have. Fortunately, you can check the battery status most accurately on computers under Windows control, and completely free. This guide explains how.

Most users check the battery status through the Battery Life app from App Store. It is really convenient and simple, because to perform the check it is enough to download free app from the store, spending only a couple of minutes to check.

An example of the Life Battery application.

However, apps like Battery Life often get a lot of negative feedback that the verification is not done correctly. The application, for example, shows that the remaining battery charge is at a critical level, when in fact this is not the case. The most embarrassing thing is that such applications show different results with each check, and the indicators vary very much, which, of course, cannot be.

Because of this iPhone users and iPad, it is highly recommended to check the battery status of your mobile devices using special utilities for computer. On a Mac, this program is coconutBattery, and on Windows computers, iTools or iMazing. In both cases, the verification is absolutely free.

Step 1: Download the iMazing utility from official website of the developer. Install and run the program.

Note that iMazing asks for activation after launch - it is not required, since the battery status check function we require is available completely free of charge. On the given request should press " Later».

Step 2: Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer using USB cable. The device will be detected in iMazing. If this does not happen, then this means that your iPhone or iPad was not previously detected in iTunes. You need to launch iTunes and allow mobile device trust your computer.

Step 3. On the device page, click on the battery icon.

Ready! The window that opens shows Technical information about the battery of your iPhone or iPad. Pay attention to the line " Maximum effective charge“, which indicates the remaining capacity of the battery in numerical and percentage terms. Important! If the battery of your iPhone or iPad is quite old, for example, its residual capacity level is 85 percent or less, then the indicator in the “Maximum effective charge” line in iMazing and iTools will jump, this is due to chemical characteristics lithium-ion batteries. However, the differences will be about 1-2%, which will make it possible to get an understanding of the real state of the battery.

iPad mini is an amazing device. When in 2012, rumors began to creep around the network that a smaller version of the familiar and beloved ten-inch iPad was being prepared in the depths of Apple's headquarters, fans of Cupertino technology rudely expressed their opinion, arguing the negative with fragmentation, imitation of the Android camp, impracticality, meaninglessness, and so on. more... Few of them would have thought then that literally in a year people would begin to abandon the classic iPad in favor of the iPad mini.

With a good aspect ratio, the iPad is better suited for web surfing than widescreen tablets. A smaller version of the iPad was even more convenient for everyday use and all thanks to the excellent weight and size characteristics, and only two significant drawbacks were in first iPad mini is a low resolution and relatively weak A5 processor at the time of release. iPad mini 2 was deprived of these disadvantages and now it is, in my subjective opinion, best tablet on the market.

Before us is the same practical device, the design of which has not changed. Only visual difference iPad Mini Retina by iPad Mini first generations are color. The silver-white model remained unchanged, and the black became gray, the color was officially called Space Gray, which sounds like “milky gray” in Russian localization.

What's inside the second generation iPad Mini? Let's talk about everything in order...

What's new in iPad mini 2 (Retina)

First, let's look at the differences between the iPad mini 2 and the previous model.

1. First and foremost, a 2048 x 1536 Retina display.
This is exactly the same screen resolution as the 10-inch iPad, so the iPad mini has exactly the same dpi as the iPhone - 326 dpi! For a tablet, this is an impressive figure, the image is simply amazing. The display has become brighter, more contrast, and the colors are even more saturated, the viewing angles are beyond praise, however, as always. It is infinitely pleasant to look, both at the elements of the iOS interface and programs, and at games, there is no need to talk about fonts at all. The text is a pleasure to read.

326 pixels per inch. Pixels can't be seen with the eye

2. Powerful stuffing.
The new iPad mini is significantly more powerful than the first model. The obsolete dual-core processor A5 (the same was in the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S) was replaced by a 64-bit A7, with a frequency of 1.3 GHz. Judging by synthetic tests, the performance increase is over 400%, and the graphics processing speed has increased to 800%! iPad mini Retina is almost as powerful as iPad Air, there is only one difference in the filling - the underestimated frequency of the A7 processor by 100 MHz. The tablet also has an M7 coprocessor, its task is to process data about the position of the device in space - a gyroscope, an accelerometer, GPS.

3. Other changes:

the new iPad mini 2 received a quad-core GPU g6430;
the amount of RAM has been increased from 512 Mb DDR2 to 1024 Mb DDR3;
the tablet has become thicker by 0.3 millimeters;
Wi-Fi version weight increased from 308g to 331g, Cellular version weight increased from 312g to 341g;
battery capacity has been increased.

Specifications iPad Mini 2 (Retina)

Display	IPS 7.9" (4:3), oleophobic coating Resolution 2048 × 1536 px (326 ppi)
CPU	Apple A7 64-bit (2 cores, 28nm) + M7 Frequency 1.3 GHz
GPU	PowerVR G6430 (4-core)
Memory	1GB DRAM DDR3
Drive capacity	16/32/64/128 Gb
Camera	iSight 5 Mpx Full HD video recording 1080p/30fps, stabilization
Front-camera	1.2 Mpx HD video recording 720p/30fps
Sensors, modules	GPS, Glonass, light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer micro sim, digital compass, 1 microphone, access point, wireless printing, AirPlay Mirroring	Battery (hours)
		Music Video Internet 3G* Internet LTE* Internet WiFi Expectation	up to 140 to 10 up to 9 up to 9 to 10 up to 744	6471 mAh
iOS version Sales	iOS 7.0 11/12/2013 - Present	Dimensions (mm)
		Length Width Thickness	200 134.7 7.5	331 (341*) grams
Communication standards	GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS/HSUPA/HSDPA (3G), CDMA, LTE (4G), Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
* - Cellular model

But what about the iPad Mini 2 in use?

The iPad Mini Retina, like the previous generation tablet, is ergonomic to infinity. I will add that, being Apple technology lovers for more than a year, I have always been not very fond of the classic 9.7-inch iPad. I never liked him in many respects, ranging from weight and size characteristics to the visual component. Huge weight, inconvenient dimensions, the widest frame around the display - everything prevented me from using the large iPad as a portable and practical tablet, and it increasingly turned into a device for home, and the tasks that I assigned to it were more and more compensated by a computer and phones, in As a result, the “toy” has practically ceased to be used by me.

In the case of the iPad Mini, the situation is diametrically opposite. Tablet light and the most practical for portable use, it fits into the inner pocket of most jackets, jackets and down jackets even in a case, taking it with you on the road is a pleasure, you can hold it with one hand for a long time, and play a special pleasure. Considering powerful stuffing, I can advise you to choose the iPad Mini Retina for games rather than the iPad Air, it is really very convenient to play, and primarily due to its small size.

As for battery life, everything is great here, however, as always with Apple. The iPad Mini Retina is capable of surviving heavy use of modern games (eg ) for up to 7 hours. Of course, this indicator depends on the individual brightness settings and the included modules, but I managed to squeeze out 10 hours in everyday use, where there was mainly web surfing, light games, and mail. There are screenshots on the network that someone managed to torture their iPad Mini 2 at low brightness for 13 hours without recharging. Agree, impressive numbers.

And what, the iPad Mini Retina has no minuses?

There is, where without them, there are no ideal gadgets. But the cons of the second-generation iPad Mini are really few.

1. Apple has completed the latest line of iOS devices with one gigabyte random access memory. Memory has become not only more, it has also become faster, but by today's standards, this is still not so much. In the Android camp, 2Gb of RAM is already the norm, if the iPad Mini 2 and iPad Air were equipped with the same amount, not many people would want to change the gadget in a year, but Apple will happily announce at the end of the year that now the next iPads have twice the RAM more and many of us with a smile on our face will run to the store. Although, on the other hand, the existing filling will be enough for modern games for another couple of years, and this is more than enough not to think about the pieces of iron inside the device.

2. Retina display. “How so, because this is his main advantage!” you say. That's right, but this display is a little worse than the one on the iPad Air. iPad display Mini 2 is inferior in contrast, brightness and color quality, but wins in picture clarity and this can be seen with the naked eye. However, this small drawback should not be a reason for doubting the purchase, in practice you will notice the difference only when directly comparing the iPad Mini 2 and iPad Air, but you can notice the higher clarity and pixel density of the Mini 2 without comparison.

3. The iPad Mini Retina comes with a 10-watt power supply, when a 12-watt one has been on sale for almost a year and a half. Due to this, the charging of the tablet takes a really long time.

4. When playing "heavy" toys for a long time, the body of the Mini 2 heats up significantly, the large iPad Air is less prone to such a problem, thanks to the large aluminum case. In fact, this is a heatsink for a tablet, so it turns out that a smaller heatsink takes less heat from the processor. Moreover, at some point, games can start to slow down, this happens because the processor frequency, when it reaches a certain temperature, starts to decrease in order to prevent overheating.

5. Perhaps the last drawback, which can be called temporary. He touches modern games, on the iPad Mini Retina you can observe some jamming in them, I won’t say that they are very noticeable, but they are. This is due to the fact that not all developers have yet updated their applications for the 64-bit processor architecture, hence the corresponding problems.

It is also worth noting that some users have encountered the problem of a poor-quality display, which allegedly distorts the color reproduction for the next second after a long display of a black image. I have not encountered this problem, but even if you are “unlucky”, you should not get hung up, this is a trifle.

The first generation iPad Mini is still on sale, is it worth saving or is it better to buy the iPad Mini Retina?

You can save a lot and buy the first generation iPad Mini, but you must realize that you are buying obsolete hardware that will not last for several years and soon brakes will await you, both in games and in iOS. If possible, compare iPad screen Mini of the first and second generation, you will understand, the choice is obvious in favor of the second.

And what to choose, iPad Mini 2 (Retina) or iPad Air?

Actually the question is quite simple. Both tablets are almost identical in power, you will not notice the difference. The 9.7-inch iPad is significantly lighter at 469 and 478 grams of Wi-Fi and Cellular versions, respectively. Its frame around the edges has become thinner. In general, the iPad Mini 2 and iPad Air are almost the same tablets, which are distinguished by only three things:

price - each iPad Air model is exactly 4000 more expensive than the similar iPad Mini 2;
size - iPad Air is significantly larger than Mini 2;
weight – iPad Air is heavier than iPad Mini 2 by about 140 grams.

iPad performance (single core performance)

iPad performance (multi-core performance)
Source http://www.primatelabs.com/geekbench/

It's simple, if you want a mobile, convenient, productive tablet, then take the iPad Mini 2 (Retina) without hesitation, if you want a larger screen, then iPad Air. For everyday iPad usage Mini 2 will be more convenient, play more pleasant, image clarity is higher. iPad Air loses a little in mobility and image clarity, but the screen is brighter and has better color reproduction, but still, it is more suitable for home use. The Mini is easier to carry around, even if the Air were the same weight as the iPad Mini, it would still be big and bulky, and the Mini compact and as practical as possible.

If we go to Wikipedia and look at the meaning of the word "Convenience", we will see a detailed definition:

“Convenience is fitness for use, the availability of conditions, opportunities for easy, pleasant, easy use of something or satisfaction of any needs, requirements.”

And for the iPad Mini 2, these words are more applicable than for the iPad Air. Air is the same, only bigger, hence its cons, if this is a plus for you, take the iPad Air.

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I've been asked to write more educational articles about the iPad and iPhone. I am always FOR! Next instruction I decided to transform a little and instead of the standard format there will be 10 useful facts about iPhone, iPad and Mac batteries. It seems to me that in this format the information will settle down better in the minds of readers.

Fact 1. Different devices have different guaranteed number of charge cycles!

iPhone - 500 cycles
iPod - 400 cycles
iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook - 1000 cycles

This is the number of cycles after which the device battery must have at least 80% of its original capacity. Do not confuse with the guaranteed period, which for all batteries is 1 year.

It's funny that the iPhone is claimed to have two times fewer cycles than the iPad. In practice, this is what happens - iPhone battery people change more often.

Fact 2. A charge cycle is 100% charged

The lithium-ion battery in Apple devices does not have to be fully discharged. You can charge at any time and it will not affect battery wear. You need to count the cycles by the full 100% of the discharge. How to understand it? Will explain.

If you drain the iPhone battery from 100% to 50% for 10 days in a row, and then charge it, then you will eat (100-50) * 10 = 500% of the charge in total. 1 cycle is 100%. Therefore, you spent 5 charge cycles. If you run the battery from 100% to 0% for 5 days in a row, then you spend the same 500%, and therefore the same 5 cycles.

That is, use the phone for your pleasure and charge / recharge it at any convenient time.

Fact 3. The current battery capacity can be viewed in the Battery Life app

Here is the link in the App Store. Download from it, because in the search of the App Store you can stumble upon fake apps with the same name.

The program is shareware. To view battery wear, free functionality is enough. In the “Current Data” section, everything is clear and understandable.

Should I change the battery based on this data? My opinion is yes, but only if you are not satisfied with how the battery holds a charge. For example, the current capacity of 2100 suits me so far with the initial 2915. If it were about 1000, I would run to change the battery. How much does a battery replacement cost? It depends on the device, for example, on the site x-repair.ru, I found out that iPad Air repair to replace the battery will cost 3,000 rubles.

Fact 4. There are two phases of charging iDevices

The iPhone and iPad battery charges up to 80% very quickly. This so-called fast charging. Then the current automatically decreases and the battery charges more slowly up to 100%. This approach allows you to extend battery life.

Fact 4. The ideal operating temperature of the iDevice is from +16 to +22 degrees

The optimum temperature for using the iPhone and iPad is from 0 to +35 degrees.

Above 35 degrees, the device is dangerous to charge and undesirable to use for a long time. If you charge at 35 degrees, then the system, most likely, at the software level, will block charging above 80%.

At high and low temperatures, the battery capacity may drop, but at low temperatures this is a temporary phenomenon, but at high temperatures, the capacity drops irreversibly.

Try not to store your iPad and iPhone at temperatures above +35 and below 0 degrees, although Apple allows storage from -20 to +45.

Fact 5. Battery life is affected by the version of iOS

It has already been proven empirically that some versions of iOS are less energy efficient. Apple recommends that you always update your system to latest version iOS to improve battery performance. HA HA HA three times! On the contrary, if you don’t want problems with the battery, then wait until everything is updated - read online reviews from owners of the same iPhone / iPad. For example, after the release of the first iOS versions 9, iOS 11, and to a lesser extent iOS 10, there have been battery complaints for several months.

Fact 6. The battery capacity of models in the line of devices both increases and decreases

Surprisingly, it is. iPad 1 had a capacity of 6600 mAh. iPad 3 and 4 have the maximum capacity among all models - 11560 mAh. The iPad Air has 8827 mAh. The iPad Air 2 has even less. But for absolutely everyone iPad models Approximately the same operating time is stated. This is due to the development of technology: the advent of the retina screen prompted engineers to greatly increase the capacity, and then more energy-efficient processors began to appear. It seems that Apple is starting from the operating time of the device, which should consistently give out 10 hours during normal use on a Wi-Fi network.

Fact 7. If you remove the battery in a MacBook, then the performance will drop by half

Not everyone knows this interesting fact. If the battery on the MacBook is dead and you are working from the network, then the processor speed automatically drops by half. You will feel like your macbook slows down, although it will still work. Also, the System without a working battery will not allow itself to be updated. This is Apple's protection. I recommend changing the battery.

As for the iPhone and iPad, I don't know (and don't want to know if they work on charging without a battery).

Fact 8. Modern batteries do not require calibration

For some reason, not everyone knows about this either. People buy an iPhone, iPad, Mac and start charging it to 100 percent and draining it to zero the old fashioned way. Batteries Apple devices, released since mid-2009, do not require calibration. This must be understood and remembered.

Fact 9. It is best to store a device with a lithium-ion battery half charged

If you store it completely discharged, then the device may go into deep discharge mode and not the fact that you will charge it again. It will simply forget how to store charge.
If you store it fully charged, the device may lose its capacity.

If you do not use the device for more than six months, then remember about it sometimes and charge it at least once every six months up to 50%.

Fact 10. About covers and heating

Some types of cases contribute to the heating of the device during charging. If the battery gets very hot when charging, this is a sure sign that you need to either charge without a case or change the case.