iPad Mini Up For Sale Now: Price, Specifications, Is It Cheaper Than Other iPads?

iPad mini (the seventh variant) is now up for grabs. But how does it stack up to the regular iPad, the iPad Air, and the iPad Pro? Let's find out.

Apple has introduced its latest iPad mini 7, now available for purchase in India and 28 other countries. The new device, which boasts an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, is powered by Apple’s A17 Pro chipset, offering a significant performance boost. It also supports the Apple Pencil Pro and runs on the latest iPadOS 18.

iPad mini: Price In India, Availability

The iPad mini hit the shelves on October 23, with prices starting at Rs 49,900 for the Wi-Fi version and Rs 64,900 for the cellular model. It is available in four colours, including the newly introduced blue and purple shades. Customers can buy it through Apple’s official website and authorized retailers, both online and in stores.

iPad mini: Is It The Cheapest iPad?

The regular iPad is priced at Rs 34,900 for the 64 GB model, while the 256 GB model is priced at Rs 49,900. 

The 11-inch iPad Air price starts at Rs 59,900 while the 13-inch iPad Air starts at Rs 79,900.

Lastly, the 11-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 99,900 while the 13-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 1,29,900.

So, as we can see, the vanilla iPad is still the cheapest Apple tablet you can purchase. 

iPad mini: Specifications and Features

Under the hood, the iPad mini 7 features the A17 Pro chip, first seen in last year’s iPhone 15 Pro, providing a 30 per cent improvement in CPU speed and 25 per cent faster graphics performance compared to its predecessor. The Neural Engine is also twice as fast, optimizing compatibility with Apple’s latest features.

The design remains consistent with the 2021 model, still sporting the 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2266 x 1488 resolution at 326 ppi. For photography and video calls, it features a 12MP front camera with Center Stage support and a 12MP rear camera equipped with Smart HDR 4.

Connectivity has also been upgraded, with Wi-Fi 6E support, a faster USB-C port with speeds up to 10Gbps, and a 5G-enabled cellular option. Storage options have been expanded, starting at 128 GB and going up to 512 GB, giving users more flexibility. Additionally, the tablet is now compatible with the new Apple Pencil Pro, enhancing the overall user experience.