The seventh-generation iPad Mini (stylized and marketed as iPad mini (A17 Pro) and colloquially referred to as iPad Mini 7) is a tablet computer in the iPad Mini line, developed and marketed by Apple Inc.[2] It was announced on October 15, 2024 and released on October 23, 2024. Its predecessor, the sixth-generation iPad Mini, was discontinued on the same day. It is available in four colors: Space Gray, Starlight, Blue, and Purple.[3]
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| Also known as | iPad mini (A17 Pro) iPad mini 7 |
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Product family | iPad Mini |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Generation | 7th |
| Release date | October 23, 2024 |
| Introductory price | $499 |
| Operating system | Original: iPadOS 18 Current: iPadOS 18.1, released October 28, 2024[1] |
| System on a chip | A17 Pro with 64-bit architecture and embedded motion co-processor |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2× 2.93 GHz Avalanche and 4× 1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
| Memory | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128, 256 or 512 GB |
| Display | 8.3 inches (210 mm) 2266×1488 px (326 ppi), 500-nits Max Brightness, Wide-Color Display (P3), True Tone Display, Fully Laminated Display, 1.8% Reflectivity and Apple Pencil Pro support |
| Graphics | Apple-designed 5 core GPU |
| Sound | Stereo speakers (landscape) |
| Input | Multi-touch screen, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, dual microphone, Touch ID fingerprint scanner, barometer |
| Camera | Front: 12 MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, burst mode, timer mode, exposure control, face detection, Smart HDR 4, wide-color capture, auto image stabilization, Retina flash, 1080p HD video recording Rear: 12 MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture, five-element lens, quad-LED True Tone flash, burst mode, timer mode, exposure control, noise reduction, face detection, Hybrid IR filter, Live Photos with stabilization, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, face detection, Smart HDR, panorama, wide-color capture, auto image stabilization, 4K 60fps video recording, video stabilization, slo-mo, time-lapse |
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| Mass | Wi-Fi models
0.65 pound (293 grams) Wi-Fi + Cellular models 0.66 pound (297 grams) |
| Predecessor | iPad Mini (6th generation) |
| Related | iPad Air (6th generation) |
| Website | https://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/ |
The 7th generation iPad mini shares the same design to the sixth-generation iPad Mini, but features an upgraded processor, improved connectivity features, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro.[2]
Features
editThe 7th generation iPad mini is powered by the A17 Pro chip, which Apple claims offers a 30% faster CPU and a 25% faster GPU compared to its predecessor, along with a neural engine that is twice as fast. This model is positioned as supporting future Apple Intelligence features related to artificial intelligence. The base model now offers 128GB of storage, up from 64GB in the previous generation. Additionally, the device features upgraded Wi-Fi 6E capabilities and a faster USB-C port.[2][4]
Accessories
editThe seventh-generation iPad Mini is compatible with Apple Pencil (Pro and USB-C).[2] Compatibility with Magic Keyboard for iPad or the Smart Keyboard Folio isn't possible due to its smaller form factor.
Timeline
edit| Timeline of iPad models |
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References
edit- ^ "About iPadOS 18 Updates". Apple Support. iPadOS 18.1.
- ^ a b c d "Apple introduces powerful new iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Shanklin, Will (2024-10-15). "The iPad mini 7 goes big on Apple Intelligence". Engadget. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Pierce, David (2024-10-15). "Apple just announced a new, faster iPad Mini". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News – Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.