Apple's 'retina' iPad mini could arrive in second half of 2013: Report

Apple's iPad mini with Retina display could be launched in the second half of 2013, a report has said.

DisplaySearch analyst Paul Semenza told CNET that the Retina iPad mini would have a resolution of 2,048 x 1,536.

That's the same as the resolution of the full-size iPad with Retina display, which, at 9.7 inches, has a pixel density of 264 ppi. Mashable reports.

The Retina iPad mini, at 7.9 inches, will result in a higher pixel density of 324 ppi, the report said.

Earlier, reports have suggested that the iPad mini's Retina display could cost as much as 12 pounds more than the current display, increasing Apple's cost per unit to approximately 200 dollars.