| Aka | iPad mini (7th generation) iPad mini 7 |
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| Developer | Apple |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Family | iPad Mini |
| Generation | 7th |
| Os | Original: iPadOS 18 |
| 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 |
| Website | www.apple.com/ipad-mini |
| Predecessor | iPad Mini (6th generation) |
| Related | iPad Air (M2) |
| System on chip | Apple A17 Pro |
| Cpu | Hexa-core (2× 3.78 GHz and 4× 2.11 GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB |
| 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 |
| Input | Multi-touch screen, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, dual microphone, Touch ID fingerprint scanner, barometer |
| Sound | Stereo speakers (landscape) |
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| Weight | Wi-Fi models 0.65 pound (293 grams) Wi-Fi + Cellular models 0.66 pound (297 grams) |
| Release date | October 23, 2024 (age 2) |
| Price | US $499[a] UK £499[b] Australia $799[c] [clarification needed] |
| Graphics | Apple-designed 5 core GPU |
The seventh-generation iPad Mini (stylized and marketed as iPad mini (A17 Pro) and colloquially referred to as iPad Mini 7[1][2]) is a tablet computer in the iPad Mini line, developed and marketed by Apple Inc.[3] 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]
The seventh-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.[3]
Specifications
The seventh-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 supports new Apple Intelligence features. The base model now offers 128 gigabytes of storage, up from 64 gigabytes in the previous generation. Additionally, the device features upgraded Wi-Fi 6E capabilities and a faster USB-C port.
| Color | Name |
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| Space Gray | |
| Blue | |
| Purple | |
| Starlight |
Accessories
The seventh-generation iPad Mini is compatible with Apple Pencil (Pro and USB-C).[3] However, it is not compatible with the Magic Keyboard for iPad or the Smart Keyboard Folio due to its smaller form factor.
Notes
- ^ Price indicated is for the Wi-Fi only model, with cellular the price is $649.
- ^ Price indicated is for the Wi-Fi only model, with cellular the price is £649.
- ^ Price indicated is for the Wi-Fi only model, with cellular the price is $1049.
References
- ^ Charlton, Hartley (2024-10-15). "iPad Mini 6 vs. iPad Mini 7 Buyer's Guide: 20+ Upgrades Compared". MacRumors. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ Potuck, Michael (2024-10-15). "iPad mini 7 vs 6: Here's what's upgraded plus buyer's guide - 9to5Mac". 9to5Mac. Archived 2025-07-30 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Apple introduces powerful new iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence". Apple Newsroom. October 15, 2024. Archived 11 February 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-10-15.