It can be difficult to figure out which iPad makes the most sense for your needs, as a lot of the features and major specs can overlap.
iPad mini: Buyer’s Guide, Should You Buy?
As the iPad mini is now 18 months old and a new model is in development, those who want the latest hardware should wait for a refresh to buy. The iPad Air features a Smart Connector on its rear to connect to keyboard cases and its larger, 10.9-inch display is better for productivity tasks and media consumption.
iPad mini 7: Release date and all the other leaks we’ve seen
But there has been plenty of reporting and rumor-mongering about the potential 7th-generation iPad Mini over the last year or so. Instead, we can be pretty sure that the new iPad Mini isn’t launching until early 2024 at the absolute earliest.
He reported all the way back in January that he doesn’t expect the next iPad Mini to show up until the first quarter of 2024. Now that the “Scary Fast” event came and went without any iPad news to speak of, it’s probably safe to bet that he’s right. Obviously, times have changed and if Apple kept up the trend of putting its in-house mobile chipset in the new iPad Mini, the new processor would most likely be the A16 Bionic that powered the iPhone 14 Pro or maybe even the brand new A17 Bionic that powers the iPhone 15 Pro. Of those two, the A16 might be the more likely option since Apple prefers to keep the price of its iPad Mini relatively affordable.
Similarly, as nice as it would be for the new iPad Mini to have a beautiful OLED display, that might have to wait a year or two.
iPad (10th generation)
As with the iPad Air and Mini, the Touch ID sensor is located in the power button. The tenth-generation iPad has Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless capabilities, as well as sub-6 GHz 5G on cellular models. The tenth-generation iPad features a 12-megapixel rear-facing wide-angle camera with an ƒ/1.8 aperture and 4K video recording support.
[8] In a first for any iPad, the front-facing camera is now located on the long edge of the display, so that it is horizontally centered when the tablet is in a landscape orientation. The tenth-generation iPad supports the first-generation Apple Pencil; a USB-C to Lightning cable adapter must be used to pair and charge it. This adapter has been included with newer production runs of the first-generation Pencil since October 2022, and is sold separately for existing owners.
The tenth-generation iPad received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its new design, battery life, and performance, but criticism for removing the headphone jack, the lack of support for the second-generation Apple Pencil, and a higher price point than its predecessor. However, it was noted that its display was “starting to show its age” in comparison to the iPad Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro due to its lower resolution and refresh rate, and that “for the vast majority of people who just want a great tablet for streaming, sketching, gaming and some light productivity, the ninth-gen iPad is still the better value”.
iPad mini (6th generation) – Technical Specifications
Volume buttons Front camera Top button/Touch ID Rear camera Flash USB-C connector SIM tray (Wi-Fi + Cellular) Magnetic connector for Apple Pencil 8.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology The iPad mini display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 8.3 inches. Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, 122° field of view Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO; speeds up to 1.2 Gbps Simultaneous dual band Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi + Cellular models For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular/networks
All models Digital compass Wi-Fi iBeacon microlocation Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more Supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors Supports one external display with up to 4K resolution at 30Hz Video mirroring Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV Video mirroring and video out support through USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately) All models Built-in 19.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video Charging via power adapter or USB-C to computer system
iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad. Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad.
Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, Clips, and Apple Store app are preinstalled on iPad. Syncing to a Mac or PC requires: macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from itunes.com/download)
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Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China mainland, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, U.S., Vatican City Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, and ProRes .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz; .pkpass (Wallet)
iPad mini is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:11 Learn more about the iPad mini Product Environmental Report (PDF)
100% recycled rare earth elements in the speaker and enclosure magnets
100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular. ◊◊◊ USB‑C to Apple Pencil Adapter required to work with iPad (10th generation).
iPad Mini
The first-generation iPad Mini was announced on October 23, 2012, and was released on November 2, 2012, in nearly all of Apple’s markets. [2][3][4][5] It featured similar internal specifications to the iPad 2, including its display resolution. The iPad Mini 2, with a A7 processor and a Retina Display, was announced on October 22, 2013, and released on November 12, 2013. The iPad Mini 3 was announced on October 16, 2014 and was released on October 22, 2014, alongside the iPad Air 2; it features the same external hardware as the Mini 2 and the addition of a Touch ID fingerprint sensor compatible with Apple Pay. Matching the new design language of the current Pro and Air iPads, features included a larger 8.3-inch full-screen display, USB-C port (instead of Lightning), top button with Touch ID (with home button removed), and support for the second-generation Apple Pencil. [7][8] The company did not give the subject of the event, but it was widely expected to be the iPad Mini. [9] At the event, Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced a new version of MacBook family and new generations of the MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and the iMac, then unveiled the fourth-generation iPad and the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini comes with several pre-installed applications, including Siri, Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, Music, iTunes, App Store, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Game Center, Photo Booth, and Contacts.
[11] Like all iOS devices, the iPad can sync content and other data with a Mac or PC using iTunes and to Apple’s iCloud online service.
Although the tablet is not designed to make telephone calls over a cellular network, users can use a headset or the built-in speaker and microphone and place phone calls over Wi-Fi or cellular using a VoIP application, such as Skype. The device has an optional iBooks application, which displays books and other ePub-format content downloaded from the iBookstore. The iPad Mini is available with 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB[a][22]) of internal flash memory, with no expansion option.
Apple sells a “camera connection kit” with an SD card reader, but it can be used only to transfer photos and videos. They can act as a hotspot, sharing the Internet connection over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB.
Apple offers other accessories, including a Bluetooth keyboard, several types of earbuds or headphones and many adapters for the Lightning connector. Reviews of the first generation iPad Mini have been positive,[37][38][39][40][41][42] with reviewers praising the device’s size, design, and availability of applications, while criticizing its use of a proprietary power connector and its lack of expandable storage and Retina Display for the first-generation iPad Mini.
[43][45] Joshua Topolsky of The Verge praised the industrial design of the iPad Mini, however panned its lack of Retina Display and price. [42] The iPad Mini 2 was well received, praising the Retina Display and Apple A7 chip performance, with criticisms on the price increase and the quality of the camera.
Best Buy International: Select your Country
International customers can shop on www.bestbuy.com and have orders shipped to any U.S. address or U.S. store.
iPad mini 7 2024 release date, price, specs, rumors
The 6th-generation iPad mini sports a complete redesign with a bigger display, Touch ID on the power button, USB C instead of Lightning, and an upgraded front camera. However, since the “Scary Fast” October event came and went without a mention of a new iPad mini, it seems likely that it will launch in the spring, but we could have an even longer wait.
Back in December 2022, respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the new iPad mini won’t arrive until late 2023 or early 2024. In a year that has seen no iPad updates for the first time ever, it seems that Apple is too busy with the new Vision Pro headset to be bothered with its tablet.
The arrival of the redesigned iPad mini 6th generation saw a $100 increase in price over the previous model to $499. Kuo reported in December that the iPad mini’s “main selling point” would be the new processor. On the current iPad mini 6th generation, the base model starts off with a rather paltry 64GB of storage. Although Apple has something of a history of giving base models low storage capacities, we think it would be a wise move to upgrade the entry-level iPad mini 7th generation to at least 128GB.
File sizes are growing all the time, due to higher-quality cameras and software, so doubling the existing 64GB would be a very consumer-friendly solution. Apple is apparently talking to LG, Samsung, and other companies regarding active matrix OLEDs (AMOLEDs).
A report from ET News suggests that an iPad mini with a larger 8.7-inch OLED display is in the works. Additionally, Apple is currently working on a new version of the iPad mini equipped with a new processor as the main selling point, and the mass shipment is expected to start by the end of 2023 or in 1H24.
A post on a South Korean forum back in November 2021 indicated Apple had ordered 8.3-inch displays from Samsung that support 120Hz maximum refresh rates. This would address the minor issue of “jelly scrolling” that some users have complained about with the current iPad mini.
We remain skeptical of a ProMotion upgrade as it’s one of the main differentiators between the standard and Pro devices Apple sells.
It’s been surprisingly quiet on the rumor front, which probably means the iPad mini 7 design will be largely the same as the 6th-gen model. One of the most obvious changes to the iPad mini 6th generation was the new palette of colors that Apple made available. While you can currently select between space gray, pink, purple, and starlight, there are several interesting hues available on the iPad Air when it received its new look in fall 2021, including silver, rose gold, green, and sky blue. And check our roundup of the best iPad mini deals for the latest bargains on the current range.
Apple iPad mini (2021)
4 GB RAM Apple A15 Bionic We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct.
iPad Model Numbers
In this article we will walk you through choosing the iPad model numbers. Since that, every iPad generation and type added something new to the specifications of the device.
How to find your iPad model number
If you’re shopping for a mount or kneeboard you’ll quickly have to answer the question, “which iPad do I have?” It’s not always as simple as it might sound, so if you’re not sure which model you have, you’re not alone. Please note that we loathe the naming convention Apple has chosen for the iPads as much as you do.
Once you’ve found your 5-digit iPad Model Mumber, reference this chart to find out which one it is.
Apple sells 4 different types of iPads — here are the latest models you can buy
It can be difficult to figure out which iPad makes the most sense for your needs, as a lot of the features and major specs can overlap.
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