The recently-released Apple iPad mini (2024) has hit the shelves. The new slate starts at $500 for the Wi-Fi-only model with 128GB of storage—double what the previous version offered. For those needing cellular connectivity, the Wi-Fi + Cellular model is available for $650. Apple also offers 256GB and 512GB options.
iPad Mini (2024) Specs Recap
The iPad Mini (2024) most significant upgrades is the inclusion of the Apple A17 Pro chipset. It’s the same found in the iPhone 15 Pro but with some adjustments. Paired with 8GB of RAM, this new hardware setup enables the iPad mini to support Apple Intelligence, unlocking enhanced AI-driven features for an improved user experience.
Apple Intelligence is set to roll out with iPadOS 18.1 later this month, bringing the first wave of AI-powered features to the iPad mini. However, there’s a catch—these features will initially be available only in US English, meaning users outside the US may have to wait longer for full support. Additional features will be introduced in the following months, gradually expanding the AI capabilities.
The new iPad mini also boasts faster connectivity, now supporting Wi-Fi 6E (ax) for improved speed and performance compared to the previous Wi-Fi 6. Additionally, its USB-C 3.2 Gen2 port now delivers up to 10Gbps speeds, doubling the data transfer rate of its predecessor’s port.
Apple iPad Mini (7th Gen) specifications
- 8.3-inch (2266 x 1488 pixels) Retina display with P3 Color Gamut, 500 nits brightness, 326 PPI, True Tone display
- Six-Core A17 (2 performance and 4 efficiency cores) Pro 3nm chip with 64-bit architecture, 5‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB variants
- iPadOS 18
- 12MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, 5P lens, True Tone flash
- 12MP 122° Ultra Wide front camera with f/2.4 aperture, Retina Flash
- Dual microphones for calls, Stereo speakers
- Touch ID
- Dimensions: 195.4x 134.8×6.3mm; Weight: 293g (Wi-Fi) / 297g (5G)
- 5G (sub‑6 GHz), Gigabit-class LTE, 802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 with 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS/GNSS, USB 3 (up to 10 Gbps)
- 19.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
