Question: is ipad mini the same size as ipad mini 2

Answer: Yes, The iPad Mini 2 has the same sized 7.9-inch screen, and largely the same design as, the first generation iPad Mini (1st generation). One notable change is the inclusion of a Retina Display, matching the screen resolution of the full-sized Retina iPad models. As the Mini 2 features the same resolution as the iPad Air, this makes the Mini 2's screen even more pixel dense compared to its larger sibling.