iPad Mini 4 was one of the products introduced in the recently held Apple event in San Francisco. During the event, Apple announced that the tablet uses a dual-core Apple A8 chip and supports iOS 9's new split view multitasking. However, nothing more detailed specifications about the iPad Mini 4 were revealed by Apple.  

The iPad Mini 4 is said to outshine the performance of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. According to Ars Technica, they have fired up Geekbench 3 and managed to run some tests on the new iPad Mini. They have confirmed that the tablet uses a 1.5GHz Apple A8 with 2GB of RAM, which shows to prove that it performs faster than last year's iPhones.

iPad Mini 4's improved multitasking capacity also helps it to be more functional. This feature enables the user to run two applications side by side in a split-screen view. It will also be the first small iPad to pull off a split-screen multitasking feature.

As expected, the new iPad will run on the latest mobile operating system, the iOS 9, which adds various productivity-boosting features to the tablet. A low-power mode is also one of the perks of the iPad Mini 4 that helps stretch the battery life of the tablet. Apple claims that it will run for up to 10 hours. For quicker typing, new keyboard shortcuts are included as well.   

Moreover, the iPad Mini 4 has a slightly slimmer design than its predecessor. The new slate is just 0.24-inch thick in size, which is a great and practical thing for those users who want a more portable tablet. It is also beefed up with security features, such as two-factor authentication.

The price for the iPad Mini 4 starts at $399 for 16GB. It is expected to be an upgraded version of next-generation tablet that is better for business.