There was rising speculation that a new iPad mini will be released soon. And now it is here. Apple has announced the new iPad mini both globally and in India, with a price beginning at Rs 49,900. Unlike the Air and Pro iPads, which use M series chipsets, the new iPad mini is powered by the A17 Pro, the same chipset that Apple used in the iPhone 15 Pro previously.
Apple says the the iPad mini is AI ready as well as supports Apple Pencil.
The refresh for the iPad mini was long overdue considering that the last one was launched in 2021. Consequently, the new iPad mini also seems like a big upgrade compared to its predecessor. Not only it has a much faster chipset but it also now starts with double the storage – 128GB – in its base variant.
“With the powerful A17 Pro chip, faster connectivity, and support for Apple Pencil Pro, the new iPad mini delivers the full iPad experience in our most portable design at an incredible value,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.
iPad Mini with A17 Pro chipset price and India availability
In India Apple has launched its new iPad Mini with A17 Pro chip at a starting price of Rs 49900 for the Wi-Fi model, and Rs 64900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. Users will be able to buy the new gen iPad mini in various storage options ranging from 128GB to 512GB, with special pricing available for students and educators. As for the colour options, the iPad Mini will be available in blue, purple, starlight, and space grey colour.
Preorders for the iPad mini are starting now. The sale will be live in stores and through authorized resellers starting October 23.
iPad mini specification and features
Here’s a table summarizing the key features of the new iPad mini:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | A17 Pro Chip |
| Display | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display |
| Weight | 290 grams |
| Design | Flat sides and cleaner lines (similar to iPad Pro and iPad Air) |
| AI Features | Integrated with Apple Intelligence, part of iPadOS 18.1 |
| Performance | Handles high computing tasks (photo editing, AR applications), supports ray tracing for gaming |
| Rear Camera | 12-megapixel wide camera |
| Front Camera | 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with Center Stage feature |
| Gaming Support | Ray tracing enabled for realistic lighting and reflections |
| AR Capabilities | Enhanced AR applications with A17 Pro chip |
| iPadOS Update | iPadOS 18.1 rolling out later this month, featuring AI-driven updates |
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Source: India Today
