iPad mini (5th gen) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays £100 to £120 for an iPad mini (5th gen) in good condition (Wi-Fi, depending on storage, 5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £320 for an iPad mini, a single figure for every iPad mini model. The iPad mini (5th gen) stopped getting updates at iPadOS 26.
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What an iPad mini (5th gen) sells for, by country
| Country | Best local quote | Apple Trade In, any iPad mini |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $85 CeX | - |
| Hong Kong | HK$300 Tradein852 先達 | up to HK$2,250 |
| India | ₹12,000 CeX | - |
| Ireland | €110 CeX | - |
| Italy | €85 CeX | - |
| Japan | ¥18,000 イオシス 買取 | up to ¥57,000 |
| Mexico | MX$1,677 CeX | - |
| Netherlands | €112 CeX | - |
| Poland | 303 PLN CeX | - |
| Portugal | €81 CeX | - |
| Singapore | $130 Mister Mobile | - |
| Spain | €111 CeX | - |
| United Kingdom | £100 CeX | up to £320 |
Apple publishes one trade-in figure for each iPad family, the most it pays for the newest model in the best condition. An older iPad mini (5th gen) gets less, so the tool leaves Apple's figure out of the upgrade cost and uses local quotes.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPad mini (5th gen) to the iPad mini (A17 Pro)?
A new iPad mini (A17 Pro) 128GB Wi-Fi costs £599 in the United Kingdom. After selling an iPad mini (5th gen) at the best local quote, it costs £499 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: UPGRADE.
Your iPad mini (5th gen) does not get iPadOS 27. Upgrading makes sense.
- Your iPad does not get iPadOS 27. Apple usually sends security fixes to the previous version for a while, but new features and app support will move on without it.
- It is 7 years old. Apps and iPadOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPad mini (A17 Pro) adds
- The A17 Pro chip, newer than your A12.
- Apple Intelligence, which your iPad cannot run.
- USB-C instead of Lightning, one cable for your iPad, laptop and phone.
- Apple Pencil Pro support, which your iPad does not have.
Your own result depends on storage, Wi-Fi or Cellular, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your iPad.
iPad mini (5th gen) vs current iPads
| iPad mini (5th gen) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | iPad (A16) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A12 | A17 Pro | M4 | A16 |
| iPadOS updates | ended at iPadOS 26 | iPadOS 27 | iPadOS 27 | iPadOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Apple Pencil Pro | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPad mini (5th gen) get iPadOS 27?
No. The iPad mini (5th gen) stopped at iPadOS 26, so it no longer gets new features or security fixes.
Can the iPad mini (5th gen) run Apple Intelligence?
No. On iPad, Apple Intelligence needs an M1 chip or later, or the iPad mini (A17 Pro).
Does the iPad mini (5th gen) work with the Apple Pencil Pro?
No. The Apple Pencil Pro works with the iPad Pro (M4) and later, the iPad Air (M2) and later, and the iPad mini (A17 Pro).
How much is an iPad mini (5th gen) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays £100 to £120 for an iPad mini (5th gen) in good condition (Wi-Fi, depending on storage, 5 Oct 2026).
More
Other iPad mini models: iPad mini (A17 Pro) · iPad mini (6th gen)
iPad trade-in prices by country: Australia · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Singapore · Spain · United Kingdom
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple Trade In, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.