Technical News Office – The iPad Mini (2024) was launched in global markets, including India, on Tuesday. The latest edition of the company’s most compact iPad runs on the A17 Pro chip. The same processor was also included in the iPhone 15 Pro series launched last year. The seventh-generation iPad Mini model is the first update to the Mini lineup since 2021 and the company has finally increased its base model’s storage to 128GB. It will also support Apple Intelligence features.
iPad Mini (2024) Price in India, Availability
The base model of the iPad Mini (2024) with 128GB storage is priced at Rs 49,900 in India, while the cellular variant is priced at Rs 64,900. While the Wi-Fi model is priced at 256GB is Rs 59,900 and the cellular variant is priced at Rs 74,900. Its 512GB Wi-Fi variant has been launched for Rs 79,900, while the cellular model is priced at Rs 94,900.
Apple says the iPad Mini (2024) will be sold in Blue, Purple, Space Gray, and Starlight colors starting October 23. Pre-orders have begun on the company’s website. As part of the company’s ongoing festival sale, customers can avail Rs 3,000 off on purchases made using American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards.
iPad Mini (2024) Specs, Features
The seventh-generation iPad Mini features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display (1488 x 2266 pixels) with a pixel density of 326 ppi and a peak brightness of up to 500 nits. The IPS display supports P3 color gamut and works with Apple Pencil Pro. Apple’s new iPad runs on the A17 Pro chip. It runs on iPadOS 18 and will support Apple Intelligence features. Apple has not disclosed the RAM available on its tablets and smartphones.
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 can record 4K video recording at 60fps or slow-motion video recording 1080p at 240fps. On the front, there is a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.4 aperture with Smart HDR 4 and Center Stage support. It can record 1080p videos at 60fps.
You get stereo speakers and two microphones on the iPad Mini (2024). The tablet comes in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage variants. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6e and Bluetooth 5.3, while cellular models support 5G, 4G LTE, and GPS . It is equipped with an Apple Touch ID fingerprint scanner. The iPad Mini (2024) also includes DisplayPort (up to 4K/60fps) and a USB 3.0 Type-C port.
Apple says the iPad Mini (2024) has a 19.3Wh Li-Po battery that provides up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback over Wi-Fi, while the cellular variant can provide up to 9 hours of backup, according to the company. . There has been no statement from Apple regarding the loading speed.
