Apple has finally launched the much-awaited upgrade in the iPad mini series with its new 7th generation iPad Mini that retains the standard small size but now has the new A17 pro chip which is known to have powered the iPhone 15 pro that was launched in the year 2023. It is launched with inbuilt Apple Intelligence. This article brings you all the details about the iPad Mini 7 launch including specifications, prices, and availability dates.
iPad Mini 7 Launch: Features and Specifications
With an upgrade in the chip of the iPad Mini to the A17 pro chip that was first spotted in the iPhone 15 Pro, the newly launched 7th generation promises to have a 30% boost in the performance of the CPU and the graphics would be 25% faster. The neural engine which is now said to be two times faster is perfectly compatible with the inbuilt Apple Intelligence feature.
The exterior looks of the iPad Mini mostly remains as it was in the year 2021. It comes with a Liquid Retina display of 8.3 inches and a resolution of 2266X1488 at 336pi. The 12MP front camera also retains its position enabling portrait orientation and providing a center stage for video calls. The rear view camera is also 12MP which comes with a SMART HDR 4.
The 7th generation iPad Mini also comes with Wi-fi 6E support that takes the connectivity to new levels and a USB-C type port. It would be now capable of transferring data up to 10Gbps. The storage options have also increased as the base model now offers 128GB and a 512GB option has also been added to the lineup. The battery life is expected to last up to 10 hours of web browsing. Apple Pencil Pro can also be used with the new iPad Mini.
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iPad Mini 7 Launch: Prices
The 7th generation of the iPad Mini is launched in the US markets with a starting price of $499 for the Wi-Fi variant and $649 for other WiiFi+cellular variants which also makes it one of the cheapest ways to have a device that is built with the Apple Intelligence which previously was only available with Apple’s best phones like iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 Pro Max models that retailed for up to $899 and $1199 respectively.
iPad Mini 7 Launch: Availability
Apple launched the 7th generation upgrade of the iPad Mini series pretty recently in its Apple event and pre-booking has already started on the 15th of October 2024 and customers who have already placed their orders may start expecting their shipping from the 23rd of October 2024.
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Conclusion
The iPad Mini 7 Launch was an upgrade that was much needed and much awaited by Apple users after its last upgrade in the year 2018. The affordable pricing makes it a good option for those who are looking forward to using Apple Intelligence but are tight on their budget. The newly added storage and faster CPU performance are also expected to enhance the overall experience of the device. The customers who intend to pre-book their model online.
