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I just bought the new iPad mini 5 but I'm holding off on a new case. The dimensions are identical but I'm not sure if everything else is still in the same place. I read there is a new sensor for the back camera and is the headphone jack still in the same place? I had a hard time finding any details or pictures to check.
MichelPM wrote:
No.
Someone tried this in a YouTube video.
The magnets in the old iPad Mini 4 smart cover do not line up with the magnets in the new 2019 iPad Mini 5.
And the magnets for the sleep/wake function are in different spots and the old iPad Mini 4 smart covers will NOT work.
You will need to purchase a new smart cover for the new 2019 iPad Mini 5.
Sorry.
I'm not sure whatever YouTube video you watch is trustworthy. Take a look at this cover:
Compatibility
iPad Models
At least the front part fits both models. Not sure about the back. OP is asking about a case (covers the back as well).
It is much better with the hard case for sure. The cover works just fine with the new iPad mini. Not sure about when I use FaceTime and need to use the mic so we’ll see. Magnets work fine too with the wake/sleep feature.
I knew you'd get it!
I'm pretty sure the case you have for iPad Mini 4 will work just fine with your new Mini 5.
YouTube video here.
Watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWhacJbKMNM
Slide the timeline bar to around the 9 minute mark.
The iPad Mini 4 covers will not work.
Watch my YouTube video link.
Slide the timeline bar to around the 9 minute mark.
Apple has made plenty of mistakes over many years.
Where would you like me to start?
Sensors for the back camera as far as I can see is the most important one for me.
I’m at the Apple store now picking it up and the only difference is the placement of the mic on the back of the iPad mini
Okay
At some point in the reply process here, I missed the reply with the links to these folio cases.
Okay, that type of case looks to be a good choice.
My bad.
Glad the case has worked out for you, so far.
Enjoy that new iPad Mini 5!
will the ipad mini 4 case work on the ipad mini 5
