Apple just announced the new iPad mini, it features the A17 Pro chip, the same chip that was used in the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.
Spec-wise, the new iPad mini features a 8.3-inches Liquid Retina display, 2266-by-1488 resolution at 326 ppi and 500 nits brightness. The new iPad Mini will only have one 12MP wide camera at the back (ƒ/1.8 aperture) and a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera (ƒ/2.4 aperture).
Powered by the A17 Pro chip and its advanced neural engine, the new iPad Mini will support Apple Intelligence once the free software update with iPadOS 18.1 becomes available later this month.
The new iPad mini is compatible with Apple Pencil Pro and the Apple Pencil (USB‑C), allowing users to draw, write, and edit on the new iPad Mini.
Here’s the spec-rundown of the new iPad Mini;
- Display: 8.3-inch FHD+ (2266 x 1488) Liquid Retina display with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) support
- Processor: Apple A17 Pro
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB
- Rear Camera: 12MP wide rear camera, Up to 4K video recording
- Front Camera: 12MP ultra wide front camera, up to 1080p HD video @up to 60 fps
- Audio: Stereo speakers, 2x microphones
- Cellular: 5G (sub‑6 GHz) with 4×4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO
- Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3
- Location: (All models) Digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon microlocation, (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) GPS/GNSS and Cellular
- Sensor: Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer and Ambient light sensor
- Sim:eSIM
- OS: iPadOS 18
- AI: Apple Intelligence
- Battery: Built-in 19.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery with 20W fast charging
- Colors: Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight
- Dimension: 195.4 mm (Height) x 134.8 mm (Width) x 6.3 mm (Thickness)
- Weight: 293 grams (Wifi), 297 grams (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
Pricing
Wifi Only
- 128GB: $499.00
- 256GB: $599.00
- 512GB: $799.00
Wifi + Cellular
- 128GB: $649.00
- 256GB: $749.00
- 512GB: $949.00
The new iPad mini will comes in four colors: Midnight, Starlight, Pink, and Purple. The iPad mini is available to order online at apple.com and in the Apple Store app. It will be available in Apple Stores and through Apple Authorized Resellers later this week.
