Apple iPad Mini 2024
Pros
- Deliver powerful performance: A17 Pro chip offers impressive speed, enhancing gaming and multitasking experiences.
- Support new Apple Pencil features: Apple Pencil Pro compatibility lets haptic feedback and quick tool switching, perfect for creatives.
- Showcase vibrant display: The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display meant to stunning visuals, ideal for streaming and photo viewing.
- Capture with an improved camera: The 12MP camera with Smart HDR 4, great for snapping moments or scanning documents.
- Increase base storage: Starting at 128GB - means sufficient space for apps, photos, and videos without storage worries.
- Ensure super portability: Lightweight design and Easy to carry around, perfect for travel or casual use.
- Utilize USB-C convenience: USB-C port expands connectivity options, simplifying file transfers and accessory connections.
Cons
- Consider the price tag: Higher cost detering budget-conscious buyers.
- Acknowledge small screen size: The 8.3-inch display can feel cramped for extensive work or multitasking.
- Miss out on Face ID: Continued use of Touch ID may feel less convenient for some users.
- Avoid ProMotion display benefits: Lack of a 120Hz refresh rate results in less smooth scrolling and responsiveness.
- Limit multitasking capabilities: Smaller screen restricts the ability to juggle multiple apps compared to larger iPad models.
Price: $610
Apple iPad Mini 2024 Specifications
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SmartTablet |
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Model |
iPad mini 2024 |
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Status |
Available |
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Release Date |
2024, October 15 |
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SIM |
eSIM |
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Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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OS |
iPadOS 18 |
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Build |
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Dimensions |
195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in) |
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Weight |
293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz) |
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Color |
Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight |
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Body Material |
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
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Frontal Display |
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Screen Size |
8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
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Type |
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
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Resolutions |
1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio |
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PPI |
(327 ppi density) |
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Multi-touch |
Yes |
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Protection |
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
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Connectivity |
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5G |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - A2995, A2996 |
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4G |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2995 |
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3G |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
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2G |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
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Speed |
HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G |
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EDGE |
Yes |
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GPRS |
Yes |
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Memory Config. |
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RAM |
N/A |
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Storage |
128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
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Optics |
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Rear Single Camera |
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF |
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Cam Features |
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
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Video Recs |
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
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Front Camera |
12 MP, f/2.4, 122 degree (ultrawide) |
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What's inside |
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Processor |
Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) |
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Chipset |
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
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GPU |
Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
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Battery |
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Type |
Li-Ion battery |
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Capacity |
5078 mAh |
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Removable? |
Non-Removable (19.3 Wh) |
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F Charging |
No |
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Basics |
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Loudspeaker |
Yes, with stereo speakers |
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Sensors |
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
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GPS |
Yes |
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USB |
USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort |
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Bluetooth |
5.3, A2DP |
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Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot |