Fifth-generation iPad mini with A12 Bionic chip, Apple Pencil support, and upgraded display and cameras announced March 18, 2019. MacRumors 
I was given the iPad Mini 5 for a birthday present at my request, and reasons why I asked for it are the faster processor (I am seeing lag with the Kindle app, for example) and Apple Pencil support.
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