iPad Mini (2024) was launched on Tuesday in global markets including India. The latest version of the company’s most compact iPad is powered by the A17 Pro chip, the same processor that was introduced with last year’s iPhone 15 Pro. The seventh-generation iPad mini model is the first update to the mini lineup since 2021 and the company has finally increased the storage of its base model to 128GB. It will support Apple Intelligence features as they are gradually being rolled out by Apple.
iPad Mini (2024) price in India, availability
iPad Mini (2024) price in India starts at Rs. The base model with 128GB storage is priced at Rs 49,900, while the cellular variant is priced at Rs. 64,900. The 256GB Wi-Fi model is priced at Rs. 59,900 (Cellular: Rs 74,900) while the 512GB Wi-Fi variant will cost you Rs. 79,900 (Cellular: Rs. 94,900).
Apple says the iPad Mini (2024) will be sold in Blue, Purple, Space Gray and Starlight colors from October 23. Pre-orders are now available through the company’s website. As part of the company’s ongoing Festival Sale, customers can avail benefits worth Rs. Rs 3,000 off on purchases made with American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards.
iPad Mini (2024) specifications, features
The seventh-generation iPad mini features an 8.3-inch (1,488×2,266 pixels) Liquid Retina display with a pixel density of 326 ppi and peak brightness of up to 500 nits. The IPS display offers support for P3 color gamut and works with the Apple Pencil Pro that was launched earlier this year.
iPad mini (2024) color options
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Apple’s A17 Pro chip powers the iPad Mini (2024) and the hexa-core CPU has two performance cores and four efficiency cores, paired with a 5-core GPU. It runs on iPadOS 18 and will eventually offer support for Apple Intelligence features that the company will roll out in the coming months. Apple doesn’t disclose the amount of RAM on its tablets and smartphones, but we can expect to see these details in teardown videos in the coming days.
The new iPad Mini (2024) sports a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with f/1.8 aperture with autofocus and Smart HDR 4 support. It supports 4K video recording up to 60fps or 1080p slow-motion video recording up to 240fps. On the front, there is a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera with f/2.4 aperture with Smart HDR 4 and Center Stage support. It can record 1080p videos at up to 60fps.
You get stereo speakers and two microphones in the iPad Mini (2024). The tablet is available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage variants. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, while the cellular models also offer 5G, 4G LTE, and GPS support.
Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, and a three-axis gyroscope. It also has Apple’s Touch ID fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication. The iPad mini (2024) also has DisplayPort (up to 4K/60fps) and a USB 3.0 Type-C port with charging support.
Apple says the iPad Mini (2024) is equipped with a 19.3Wh Li-Po battery that provides up to 10 hours of web surfing or video playback over Wi-Fi – according to the company, the cellular variant can deliver up to 9 hours of usage. , There has been no statement from Apple on charging speed.
