iPad mini (A17 Pro) hardware: buttons, cameras, and ports

You can learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPad mini (A17 Pro).

Last updated: October 22, 2026 7:33 am

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Learn the location of the cameras, buttons, and other essential hardware features on iPad mini (A17 Pro).

On this model, that means the volume buttons, front camera, top button/Touch ID, rear camera, flash, USB-C connector, and magnetic connector for Apple Pencil. You’ll also find links to turn on and set up iPad and see what’s new in iPadOS 27.

The front view of iPad mini with callouts to the volume buttons at the top left, the front camera at the top center, and the top button and Touch ID at the top right.

1 Volume buttons
2 Front camera
3 Top button/Touch ID

The back view of iPad mini with callouts to the rear camera and flash at the top left, the USB-C connector at the bottom center, and the magnetic connector for Apple Pencil on the left.

4 Rear camera
5 Flash
6 USB-C connector
7 Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil

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ByAbigail Shilets

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Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksChalk, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.