iPad mini (5th gen) trade-in value

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We pay up to $173 for your iPad mini (5th gen).

Pick your storage and condition to see your exact offer. We email you a prepaid shipping label and pay you within 5 business days of receiving it.

Your quote is locked in for 21 days. Final value is confirmed when we inspect it.

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How much is my iPad mini (5th gen) worth?

Our current offers for each storage size and condition. Prices updated October 10, 2026.

StorageLike newGoodFairCrackedNot working
64GB Wi-Fi$140 $119 $98$56$28
64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular$151 $128 $106$60$30
256GB Wi-Fi$162 $138 $113$65$32
256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular$173 $147 $121$69$35

In short: the iPad mini (5th gen) (64GB Wi-Fi) in Like new condition gets $140, Good pays $119 and Fair pays $98. The 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular version in Like new condition gets $173.

Like new: no visible scratches or dents, battery health 85% or more. Good: light scratches or scuffs only, battery health 80% or more. Fair: deep scratches, scuffs or small dents, no cracks. Cracked: cracked front or back glass, everything else works. Not working: doesn't turn on, or has a major fault. Every condition must be free of account locks and not reported lost or stolen. Prices in Canadian dollars.

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iPad mini (5th gen) at a glance

The iPad mini (5th gen) came out in March 2019. It has a 7.9-inch Retina with True Tone screen and the A12 Bionic chip. Use the specs below to confirm you have the right model before you request a quote.

ReleasedMarch 2019
Screen size7.9-inch
Display typeRetina with True Tone (LED-backlit LCD)
ChipA12 Bionic
Rear camera8MP
Front camera7MP FaceTime HD
PortLightning
BiometricsTouch ID (Home button)
Apple Pencil supportApple Pencil (1st gen)

iPad mini (5th gen) or iPad mini (6th gen): how to tell them apart

These two look alike, so check the rows below and pick the right model in the quote tool.

iPad mini (5th gen)iPad mini (6th gen)
ReleasedMarch 20192021
Screen size7.9-inch8.3-inch
Display typeRetina with True Tone (LED-backlit LCD)Liquid Retina (LED-backlit LCD)
ChipA12 BionicA15 Bionic
Rear camera8MP12MP Wide
Front camera7MP FaceTime HD12MP Ultra Wide, Center Stage (portrait edge)
PortLightningUSB-C (up to 5Gb/s)

Selling the iPad mini (6th gen) instead? See what we pay for the iPad mini (6th gen).

iPad mini (5th gen) quick answers

When did the iPad mini (5th gen) come out?

The iPad mini (5th gen) came out in March 2019. It launched alongside the iPad Air (3rd gen). It runs on the A12 Bionic chip.

What is the difference between the iPad mini (5th gen) and the iPad mini (6th gen)?

The main differences are the screen size (7.9-inch vs 8.3-inch), display type (Retina with True Tone (LED-backlit LCD) vs Liquid Retina (LED-backlit LCD)) and chip (A12 Bionic vs A15 Bionic).

What decides your iPad mini (5th gen) trade-in value

  • Storage. We buy the iPad mini (5th gen) in 64GB Wi-Fi, 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular, 256GB Wi-Fi and 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular. More storage usually pays more.
  • Condition. Scratches, dents and cracks move your offer down a grade. The table above shows what each grade pays.
  • Battery health. Like new needs 85% or more and Good needs 80% or more.
  • Locks. Find My must be off and the iPad signed out of your Apple Account, and it must not be reported lost or stolen.

How to check that you have an iPad mini (5th gen)

Open Settings, then General, then About. Model Name shows which iPad you have, and Capacity shows its storage.

How to get your iPad mini (5th gen) ready to sell

  1. Back it up to iCloud or your computer.
  2. Turn off Find My. Go to Settings, tap your name, then Find My, then Find My iPad, and switch it off.
  3. Sign out of your Apple Account. In Settings, tap your name, then Sign Out.
  4. Erase it. Go to Settings, then General, then Transfer or Reset iPad, then Erase All Content and Settings. On a cellular iPad, choose to erase the eSIM too.
  5. Take out any SIM card if your iPad has one.

When is the best time to sell your iPad mini (5th gen)?

Sooner is usually better. Trade-in values tend to fall as devices age, and often drop when a newer model comes out. Our offers move with the market. When you get a quote, that price is locked in while you ship.

iPad mini (5th gen) trade-in questions

How much is my iPad mini (5th gen) worth?

It depends on storage and condition. The table above shows our current offer for every iPad mini (5th gen) storage size and grade. Get a quote for your exact offer.

Do you buy an iPad mini (5th gen) with a cracked screen?

Yes. Pick Cracked / Minor Issue in the quote tool if the screen is cracked but everything else works.

Will you buy an iPad mini (5th gen) that doesn't turn on?

Yes. Pick Defective for an iPad mini (5th gen) that won't power on or has a major fault, including liquid damage. It still can't be locked to an Apple Account.

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