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Can I use any apple pen with iPad mini 3?

Can I use any apple pen with iPad mini 3?

iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi

Posted on Jan 19, 2023 7:53 PM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2023 9:52 AM

Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad can be found here:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


For iPad mini, support for Apple Pencil was introduced with the iPad mini5 onwards; the iPad mini5 supports the first generation Apple Pencil, whereas the iPad mini6 supports the second generation Pencil.


iPad mini1-3 do not support Apple Pencil - as these models lack the specific screen hardware with which the Pencil interacts with the iPad screen.

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Jan 20, 2023 9:52 AM in response to Jjohnston721

Apple’s definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad can be found here:

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support


For iPad mini, support for Apple Pencil was introduced with the iPad mini5 onwards; the iPad mini5 supports the first generation Apple Pencil, whereas the iPad mini6 supports the second generation Pencil.


iPad mini1-3 do not support Apple Pencil - as these models lack the specific screen hardware with which the Pencil interacts with the iPad screen.

Can I use any apple pen with iPad mini 3?

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