iPad Mini 6 5G Cellular Review - Is 5G Worth It?

[@pallettownbry]

I absolutely love having the cellular enabled iPad. It's definitely worth it if you are going to be on the go. I use my iPad mini 6 as my infotainment system in my car and it is a lifesaver when I'm in hotels for work trips. I am fine using bigger iPads like the 12.9 inch as a WiFi only device but that's just because I wouldn't be taking it out of the house but for an iPad that is with me all the time, I definitely will never go WiFi only again.

[@LouRaX]

but u can enable the iPhone hotspot via the tablet

[@pallettownbry]

@@LouRaX Of course you can but you're going to drain your phones battery like crazy having your iPad running off hotpot all the time. Cellular ipads are purely for convenience.

[@LouRaX]

@@pallettownbry better wasting energy on my smartphon than paying 170 euros more for 5g and 10 euro a month more a multi sim card to my provider

[@pallettownbry]

@@LouRaX Hey I'm not saying you NEED to have the cellular model lol I just would rather pay for the convenience. It's obvious that paying for it is not worth it in your opinion which is exactly why they offer a WiFi only version and a cellular model. Even without cellular activated, I still go for cellular models since GPS is only on those models.

[@aalikes7]

I completely agree with you. Even if my car came with CarPlay, it would still be a much better experience with the iPad Mini. You don’t get half the features in CarPlay that you would with an iPad. Plus, it’s dismountable, you can take it on the go with you and, use it as a second screen for your iPhone at all times because it’s so portable.

[@chickenporkadob0]

i bought 256 wifi only but after a week of using it, i returned it and exchanged for a 256 with cellular. with it's portability i find that cellular version is the best way to go and tethering with my phone for hotspot causes my phone to warm up quite significantly.

[@agthegoat26]

I’m thinking of purchasing one also but one thing that i can’t seem to find on the internet is if the iPad itself needs a line or can you use you’re number and get the cellular capabilities that way.

[@chickenporkadob0]

@@agthegoat26 yup, you can.

[@sharonb.9128]

Even cost is relative. If using it makes you this happy then it’s worth the price. I think that’s why the electronics industry is so huge, electronics can bring you joy. Watching that beautiful tv display, the sounds coming from great speakers that can give you goosebumps. Most of the things we spend our money on doesn’t bring joy.

[@noobpersona9488]

Spending my money on good food brings me joy :D

[@DB-47]

I actually love the cellular enabled mini series most from iPad portfolio. I had so far iPad mini 1, 3 and I am about to get iPad mini 2021 (6th iteration) and their sweet spot for using them is mainly in public transport, short term trips / vacations and in home as "sofa" mobile device where smartphone is too small for extended usage, but PC / notebook is overkill. On the street or short hangouts like going to get groceries or just take a walk through forest I rather use only my smartphone. The benefit is that when you have 4G / 5G modem built into the iPad, it consumes way less battery in total (taking into account battery drain on hotspot device) because there is no need to first receive LTE / 5G, do routing which also consumes CPU and RAM and then finally is traffic broadcasted via Wi-Fi card. Cellular iPad itself can serve as great hotspot, because it dissipates easier waste heat, has larger battery that handles better larger power demand drained by hotspot, has larger cellular antennas and it has double stream Wi-Fi antennas or you can use USB-C cable which can transfer up to 5 Gbit/s so it does not bottleneck 5G. If I turn on hotspot on my Samsung S20 5G, it becomes hot in few minutes, so I am also worried about battery health. Also nice about cellular iPads is that they also have GNSS module, so you can use them as car navigation or simply you have large map in compact device.

[@NFS-shade]

Please don't compare a phone and a tablet

[@Frost_x_NB]

Is it worth getting both the 256Gb storage upgrade as well as Cellular? 64Gb is kinda lame as you can’t have a lot of apps and media stored on it for on the go purposes.

[@Wcthllboy]

Yes

[@noctambule9032]

I can’t wait to get my Mini. Arrives in two days!!! 😆

[@RuthiePink]

Are you enjoying your iPad?

[@noctambule9032]

@@RuthiePink Very much. I find myself using the iPad more than I do my phone. I have the cellular version so I’m not dependent on keeping my phone on me all the time. If you’re considering it I would definitely go for it 😊

[@ericbressi]

You can almost combine this iPad mini and an Apple Watch and skip the phone... I've been wanting to do this for years.

[@lorensims4846]

I cheaped out when I bought my iPad mini with Retina display (iPad mini 2) and DIDN'T get it with cellular. This has been my biggest regret since I got it. Wi-Fi still isn't everywhere yet. My next mini will DEFINITELY have cellular!

[@jaroncole1088]

I agree with your point on the emergency aspect of having an extra device such as the cellular iPad to use for emergency purposes in regards to the iPhone. An investment is how most people should look at it. Great video btw!

[@makalmariego7841]

me too. I always consider cellular models as they can be backups if ever I have network issues with my home network.

[@nathancattanach]

Great Video thanks Terren 👍 Greetings from Queensland, Australia

[@TerrenRule]

Glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@dodger1x]

Yes… I use the celluar all the time… I never have to ask for the wifi password or hotspot from my phone. I just pull out the ipad and use it… regardless of unsafe , unstable and slow public wifi’s

[@AllisonRoadWest]

Ipads remember WiFi phone hotspot passwords so this comment makes no sense.

[@dodger1x]

@@AllisonRoadWest you still have to connect to it…I almost never open up the wifi settings. I just pull out my ipad and use it. Hotspotting to the phone all the time also drains the battery of the phone. Also I sometimes leave my phone for charging and use my Ipad mini out of reach of the phone. Or have dead battery on my phone.

[@Celisar1]

@@AllisonRoadWest you didn’t understand the main comment. It’s about using the Wi-Fi in new places when traveling for instance. Also there is a safety issue with public Wi-Fi.

[@kirsty2493]

Nice review !

[@TerrenRule]

Thank you 😊

[@Jasper0o0]

Just subscribed because you’re from Canada 🇨🇦

[@BoseBish]

Thanks for the review, as this helped me confirm my choice for a cellular iPad!

[@badalchawdhary7312]

Your video convinced me to get the cellular version. Thank you.

[@jerwidiedeguzman1079]

Does the cellular version drains the battery fast compared to Wi-Fi only and using a pocket Wi-Fi?

[@an237251]

Where do you get your wallpaper?

I literally only get the need for a cellular iPad if it’s for the gps. Because I never had issues with hot spot from my iPhone. Plus, you can charge your iPhone from the iPad USB-C :)

[@fike301]

Great video, remember somebody will always try to criticize how you spend your money…… for example some may choose to buy cigarettes for 9bucks pack ….add that up for month and tell you iPads are too expensive. Enjoy the iPad with cellular plan with a smile!

[@TerrenRule]

So, what do you guys think of 5G on the iPad mini? ✌️

[@blashomin]

Love it. Need the money 💰💰

[@AdityaBandaru13]

But stilll… I won’t pay for cellular 😂

[@valerielosseroy6709]

I’ ve received my mini last week and i’m so in love ….and really love the cellular .. worth it ..

[@lawrencel4274]

Battery life on 4G vs. 5G? I hear it’s really bad. True or not true. Thanks.

[@Devonthestylist]

I’ve already got the mini 5 in cellular and it really is a game changer. When I switch to the mini 6 it will absolutely be on cellular!

[@yako944]

you do make a really solid case for 5G cellular on the iPad mini!

[@TerrenRule]

Thank you! :)

[@kanehi3275]

Did you know that with iPads it can connect to your iPhone without using the hotspot and can use your iPad to make and receive phone calls regardless if you have 5G or just wi-fi?

[@sweelai4308]

Very useful information You absolutely right Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍

[@GTR3535]

Where are you ？ there is no 5G plan for iPad in Canada. Rogers.sucks.

[@BryanLankston]

I’ve owned 3 cellular iPad mini models. 1st 2nd and 6th generation. The form factor just benefits tremendously from having a built in connection.

[@RuthiePink]

Hey. Sorry for the bother. I am thinking of owning my first iPad. How does cellular work on this electronic. Do I have to purchase a phone line for this?

[@BryanLankston]

@@RuthiePink sort of. It is not exactly the same thing as a phone line. It’s usually significantly cheaper and just added to your phone plan. It’s a data only line so you aren’t paying for calling and texting. I think it’s like an extra $20 a month for me to have unlimited data on my mini.

[@ajpalm1]

Appreciate the review! It was helpful to hear why the 5G model is a game changer. More than the cellular connectivity, the GPS being inside the machine stood out to me.

[@aalikes7]

Same here. My iPad Mini would serve as a dismountable infotainment centre. The GPS is missing from the WiFi. It’s a danger to use my phone for calls, music, and navigation. By alleviating the phone from all of those duties, making a call in the car is much easier and safer.

[@markreif1]

Tethering IMHO is not slower than a 5G connection as long as your tethering device is in fact 5G.

[@riverrock335]

Broke down and purchased an iPad mini 256 cellular on sale today for $699. I think the iPad mini 7 is soon to be released as most places are offering $100 off current product line. My 2017 iPad Pro has been a good investment since it was used for six years daily for 3-4 hours a day. I plan to buy an Apple Pencil too. Thanks for the great, professional video.

[@roseychx07]

Nice review for #iPadmini5g. Planning to get one in 256gb for both personal and work use. Thanks for this review.

[@TerrenRule]

Thank you ! What color do you plan to get?

[@roseychx07]

@@TerrenRule Got mine on starlight color and i super love it! Got so many cases for my ipadmini. I bring this everyday in my work. i am more productive thanks to this. :)

[@lazichimp]

Everything expect for gaming, sounds like could be done easily by tethering, cause these sounds like short term use of internet connecting

[@alesterpadua7884]

is 5g worth it? It depends on the country you live in. For instance, 5G in my country seems like a scam because it has the same speed as 4G

[@agthegoat26]

Of course it is. But the ipad mini has both 5g and 4g so don’t think they’re separate products

[@harps5004]

I have a 5g mini and agree with a lot of what you say but seriously you needed to mention the ‘convenience of replying to emails’??? I mean what’s wrong with your iPhone for this it’s actually easier to type on…

[@iMikeTech811]

Agreed 100%

[@MatthewVlossak]

The video I’ve been waiting for!!! Thank you for this Terran!!! HUGE help. And a topic not enough KZbinrs talk about in-depth. #iPadMini5G

[@takumisantiago7676]

Hi Sir, Do you have a test of wifi speed? Maximum speed attainable? please Thank you so much

[@tequilaghoul]

lol Im one of those who think that way and I also dont have a phone. So I'm like "what if I dont get the cell model and one night we get stranded somewhere and there is no wifi?!?!?!?!"

[@versatileduplicity9313]

i been thinking bout getting a drone to, this is perfect

[@RogerZoul]

Good video. i have been buying and using the cellular iPad mini since it was first offered by Apple and for all of the reasons you mentioned. Having a second cellular device may indeed come in handy when “the shit hits the fan” which might actually happen in the next couple of years here in the US. :)

[@flatfootandflexible5098]

I honestly can’t believe there was someone else thinking the exact same thing as I. I got the 256 5g version for that reason.

[@josueherrera703]

Can you post a link to that case please!

[@OgHazeKiller562]

Have you tried remote play with the ps5 to see if it runs good? Wanting to get one for work while I take breaks

[@maniielc5671]

Van you share the wallpaper plzz

[@utubemap587]

Can you use a different mobile number for the imessage from what was inserted to the ipad?

[@Birthing_Bovines]

Where did you get that background image?

[@Chitown84]

I have cellular on my Apple Watch my M1 iPad Pro, 2020 iPad Pro and now on my iPad mini. So freeing!

[@jerrylaniakio]

Can I make calls and send text messages from an iPad 5G if I don't own an iPhone?

[@r617ek2]

Can I just pop out the SIM card inside my iPhone 12pro and place it in the iPad mini6?

[@chiller99]

Might be a stupid question but if you get the cellular model do you need a separate phone line for it or can you use the same phone line you already have?

[@ruthanna4713]

Believe me. It's not a matter of 'thinking this way', to have an emergency line is the bare necessity in many rural areas.

[@hiepho555]

How do i enable the 5g on the ipad mini 6? I only see LTE on my top right corner screen. I go to setting and cellular data and cellular option and still dont see 5g enable option. Thank you

[@MrDean-os2dw]

Can we use the ipad mini 6 to text and call directly from its sim card without using any third party app?

[@sh8kit]

I defer a little on the cost. I just change my pro max iPhone to a regular smaller one, thus making it cheaper than the big one. Got the iPad mini (basically the price difference between a bigger phone and the difference of iPad mini wifi only vs wifi+cellular is the same) then the 10 dollars a month might be better than adding wifi data randomly OR over “working” your phone sharing the internet. For the hotspot many times you’re restricted in GB to use, then after that is super slow and on top, the inconvenience of having to reconnect if you stop working on it for a couple of minutes . I see it as having 2 devices for the price of one (b/c the issue is not the iPad full price but deciding the upgrade). But I totally agree with you, way better.

[@kangweixing8551]

Is that Battle Prime?

[@Jian158]

I initially ordered a WiFi only mini 6, 3 days later, cancelled order and reordered one with cellular. I didn’t want to regret down the road when I’m using it as a map for family road trips and not having the GPS. Going all in, as I probably won’t be buying any new iPad in the next 5 years. (My previous iPad was the iPad Air 2 gifted by my dad in 2015)

[@gegeisa]

can I use unlocked sim like Sims from other countries

[@bulldogboy100]

In regards to using it as an interface with your drone, how have you found your experience to be? I am currently using a Lenovo M8 with my Fimi but am very interested in getting the Mini.

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Bro, please do make a detailed video tutorial on PDF element using ipad. The explanation in this video was so short and its not that clearly understood except theoritical view.

[@ac_tv2050]

Can I just use my phone sim card? Will it work?

[@englishsam4956]

hi Everyone. did i get it right that this tab has 5g supported internet but it dose not have wifi supported one.thanks

[@d4rkdxys0913]

How did you get those wallpapers?

[@AuRowe]

Great quality review. Thank you. Got the 5G 256GB in pink on the way!!! :D

[@marklin4888]

How is the battery life using ipad mini 6 cellular daily? No one actually do a battery test on the cellular iPads

[@Jwatchdizzledrip3003]

For me personally, I don’t use cellular on my phone outside unless it’s for a specific task so all the points listed in the video are a non issue for me since my mini 6 will primarily be a in home device where WIFI is always available. Yes there’s convenience in cellular but that’s all it is and if you eliminate that convenience as much as possible, then it’s really just a waste as an option..for me anyway

[@bwear9012]

Bruh it’s a mini, like…the most portable iPad ever and you keeping it at home? Better off with a 12.9 pro

[@Jwatchdizzledrip3003]

Written September 6, 2022 @B wear 12.9 iPad Pro is too expensive for me at the moment. When I do go on vacations, I take my mini because I got it since it’s so portable..plus I can also use it as a mini keyboard computer

[@motoraz]

Good looking KZbinr with such great contents! I was contemplating on getting cellular iPad mini and you have me sealed the deal!

[@mohdnurazizicheothman1864]

you try to run 5g speed test, how speed its?

[@MrDutmand]

It was a very interesting video about the iPad mini with 5G capability. I have just brought an iPad mini with this capability which could make it more convenient for me to always be connected “on the go”.

[@MiaTheDreamer]

Thank you so much.. ❤❤❤

[@ygg5476]

I have two questions: Will I be able to use 4G wifi connection on my 5G enabled ipad? Also, I use a mobile router, Huawei wifi pro2 and I'm able to carry it anywhere. Is buying a wifi only ipad not sufficient for someone with a mobile router?

[@aalikes7]

First question: yes. Second: it lacks GPS support but, if all you want is Internet connection then it's good to go.

[@anastaciamarez8507]

You can still use a hotspot with cellular right?

[@xxdropdeadxx6679]

Yes

[@myyoga8spa]

Well said 😘👌🏻

[@Regantdarcy]

I have get wifi/cellular on my iPad mini but wifi only on my larger iPad Pro. I use my iPad Pro mostly at home where I have a strong wifi signal and use my iPad mini mostly when I’m traveling or outside my house. I do think Apple charges way too much for the cellular versions. It should at most be $100 more. Not $150 or $200 more. But in the long run, I don’t mind.

[@b_4bricks]

I have 5G 256 mini space gray … didn’t even consider the WiFi one

[@DyemCortez]

I’m just waiting for mine! And I did get the cellular version! I’m really excited for it! I just want to bring it wherever I go so I can read manga! My ipad pro 12.9 is too big for me I went to the apple store just to see it in person and the size is perfect! 🥰

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

I have the 12.9, I hate it

[@oaixd89133]

which app you use for manga?

[@DyemCortez]

@@oaixd89133 Shonen jump ☺️

[@MattHalpain]

iPad mini 6th gen. 5G. Great video. I definitely like the 6th gen. iPad mini for USB type-c, Apple Pencil 2 support, laminated display, touch ID, and A15 Apple Silicon.

[@DaveAmbroseflavadave11369]

T-Mobile has a data line for 20 bucks, I got the iPad mini for like 25 bucks a month. iPad cellular is gonna cost me roughly 45 bucks a month.

[@Cjmboo]

I use my home wifi for my iPad i only use mine at home so i don’t need cellular

[@chrysigabriel543]

I mean most of what he says can be done with ur phone idk..the main point is the gaming and drone stuff which i dont relate to The only thing is the battery of ur phone which like I always carry a powerbank with me

[@Steve_jobs9_41]

When he was talking about Hot spotting your iPad and how it’s not that fast and it kills your phones battery faster well I have to agree I was Hot spotting my brothers iPhone and my iPhones battery was dropping like 5% every 10 minutes but he was also playing a graphically intensive game but Hot Spotting to my iPad like I’m doing now is fine and I only had to wait an extra couple seconds for a video to load For context where staying at our grandparents house and they have to wifi

[@NeuralSpike13]

New sub here... Thanks!

[@ghosticsid]

Can I make call from cellular version.

[@Celisar1]

Not without an iPhone. If you have an iPhone than you can use the tablet to dial the number and to use it as your speaker.

[@MyIronman8]

Usely like you can buy them an the same place at your phone carrier I bought my iPad pro 12.9 256 5g love it it's worth it

[@ZzPolars]

I don’t think I’ll get it. I can always just use my iPhone as a mobile hot spot, plus drawing doesn’t need Wi-Fi and that’s what I’d mostly be doing.

[@pamelaja33]

You are right. That why I want to sell my mini 5 and get a LTE model. I have a LTE ipad pro 2017 and go for that all the time because it has built in LTE. 5G would be good, I am also fine with LTE/4G.

[@jotjotzzz5357]

Cellular is great for travel. But we are in a pandemic and most of us if we do travel have fast WiFi. Every coffee shop has WiFi. And tethering is not a bad option compared to spending another monthly cellular for luxury.

[@kiwi8476]

Public Wi-Fi isn’t as secure. You can be hacked.. easily

[@pjonesg]

Hello fellow torontonian! I’m on the fence about the mini. I want one but feel it’s a splurge especially at what they cost here. Convince me why I should get one lol and not just stick to my max iphone and save the dough.

[@TheKurtLyon]

Thanks T for your continued reviews on the mini and covering all the possibilities that we your followers may be considering. I had no idea that the Wi-Fi model had no gps chip 😯. I do not have a vehicle with Apple CarPlay, and while I use my phone for navigation, a larger screen would be great. Now we just need Apple to allow a CarPlay UI on our mobile devices when we are mobile!

[@aalikes7]

That's an interesting thought. Why would you want that? I find CarPlay to limit functionality rather than provide an Apple device an expansion.

[@TheKurtLyon]

@@aalikes7 I find it a much more simple UI to navigate while driving. #EyesOnTheRoad

[@Yt1hnde]

Great vid and 5g is the best

[@tangowiskey4740]

ATT USA 20 bucks unlimited data then cut back to cheapest cell plan if pri use ipad for work as many.

[@iamTW64]

I recently upgraded to the 256 GB WiFi/Cellular iPad Mini 6. Previously I had the 64 GB WiFi-only model. #iPadMini5G

[@kristianaldrin]

Another great video Terrren 🤓✌🏽 I found with 5G which is awesome and super speedy is that it eats my data so much faster thank goodness I’m downtown there’s strong reliable public Wi-Fi #iPadMini5G

[@hflyer82]

I would prefer to buy portable WiFi hotspot dongle and buy the WiFi version only and save the extra money :)

[@wizerdjuice9589]

What carrier did you have to pay $50 so you could pay $10/month? That’s a rip off. Also the price of the 5G iPad mini is not $200 more at least not here in the US. I pay 30 USD for three T mob data lines all taxes and fees included. The idea of a separate data line for emergencies or for when carriers have brown/blackouts is a good idea and that’s why I use all three major US carriers on separate devices. I have both the 4 and 6 mini on cellular and the 5G 6 is connecting better and of course faster. Both with T mob data and when service falls I switch to Visible hot spot which is slower but more dependable

[@willisjoe2010]

Indian version of marques brownlee good review 🥂

[@TerrenRule]

Thanks but I’m not Indian haha

[@nnn-pr3vr]

I use an iPhone 13 mini as my main phone and an iPhone 15 pro max as my “cellular iPad mini” Not sure I really see the benefit of an iPad mini

[@uDubRiceBoy]

If apple add cellular voice call to the mini then I am sold. I don't need to carry an extra iphone

[@Torrico97]

Wait you can share you phone’s data with your iPhone’s by just paying 10 a month????

[@codecamp6932]

How can make phone call and message from ipad pro to android? Could you tell me?

[@keithkageff8242]

If only I could find one to buy…. seems to be sold out everywhere. I can get the wifi only but not the cellular model. 😐#ipadmini5g

[@maxmi5534]

Can I use a solo ipad mini with Apple watch?

[@mibaja2364]

Im not an expert but as far as i know You need an iPhone for Apple watch

[@kevinshie7425]

not every place every location has 5G support