Apple has quietly revealed a new iPad Mini tablet without much excitement. Contrary to earlier speculations, it does not feature a mini LED display. Instead, it continues to utilize the reliable 8.3-inch LCD screen that was previously seen on the 2021 iPad Mini. Moreover, the base storage has been increased to 128 GB, similar to the recent iPad Air models, which now have a much-needed storage option of 256 GB.
Pricing and Availability
The starting price for the Wi-Fi model is set at $499, while the 5G version begins at $649. The new iPad Mini is available in four color options: Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Black. Besides the storage enhancement, it is powered by the new Apple A17 Pro SoC. However, it features a lower-binned 5-core GPU, unlike the 6-core GPU that comes with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
New Features
The upgraded SoC (and a quiet RAM upgrade that Apple is not disclosing) enables Apple Intelligence to operate on the tablet natively. However, not all features will be accessible right after purchase. The new iPad Mini is equipped with iPadOS 18, giving users an experience comparable to that of the iPad Air. You can now pre-order the new iPad Mini, with deliveries set to start tomorrow.
