iPad Mini (7th generation)

iPad Mini (7th generation)

Also known as	iPad mini (A17 Pro) iPad mini 7
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn
Product family	iPad Mini
Type	Tablet computer
Generation	7th
Release date	October 23, 2024 (2024-10-23)
Introductory price	US $499 UK £499 Australia $799
Operating system	Original: iPadOS 18 Current: iPadOS 18.3.1, released February 10, 2025
System on a chip	A17 Pro with 64-bit architecture and embedded motion co-processor
CPU	Hexa-core (2× 2.93 GHz Avalanche and 4× 1.82 GHz Blizzard)
Memory	8 GB
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
Graphics	Apple-designed 5 core GPU
Sound	Stereo speakers (landscape)
Input	Multi-touch screen, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, dual microphone, Touch ID fingerprint scanner, barometer
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
Connectivity	Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular: 802.11 Wi-Fi 6E dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz) and MIMO Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi + Cellular: GPS & GLONASS GSM UMTS / HSDPA 850, 1700, 1800, 1900 MHz LTE Multiple bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 5G NR Multiple bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
Dimensions	7.69 in (195 mm) (height) 5.31 in (135 mm) (width) 0.25 in (6.4 mm) (depth)
Weight	Wi-Fi models 0.65 pound (293 grams) Wi-Fi + Cellular models 0.66 pound (297 grams)
Predecessor	iPad Mini (6th generation)
Related	iPad Air (6th generation)
Website	https://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/

The seventh-generation iPad Mini (stylized and marketed as iPad mini (A17 Pro) and colloquially referred to as iPad Mini 7) is a tablet computer in the iPad Mini line, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. 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.

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.

Features

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.

Accessories

The seventh-generation iPad Mini is compatible with Apple Pencil (Pro and USB-C). However, compatibility with the Magic Keyboard for iPad or the Smart Keyboard Folio isn't possible due to its smaller form factor.

Timeline

Timeline of iPad models
See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.