Apple iPad mini (2024) Design and Display
New Release Updated: Mar 2026

Apple iPad mini (2024)

$675 (Expected Price)
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Display 8.3" AMOLED
Processor Apple A17 Pro
Battery 5078mAh
RAM & Storage 128GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
Full Specs

Should you buy the Apple iPad mini (2024)?

Reasons to Buy

  • Massive 6000 mAh battery life
  • Large 6.7" display for media
  • Excellent value at $675

Reasons to Avoid

  • May be bulky due to large battery
  • Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Also known as Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Wi-Fi + Cellular & GPS: A2995 (Global), A2996 (China)
Wi-Fi only, w/o GPS: A2993

  • Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
  • Launch Announced: 2024, October 15 Status: Available. Released 2024, October 23
  • Body Dimensions: 195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in) Weight: 293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz) Build: Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame SIM: eSIM (cellular model only) - : Stylus support
  • Display Type: Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) Size: 8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density) Protection: Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
  • Platform OS: iPadOS 18, upgradable to iPadOS 18.5 Chipset: Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) CPU: Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) GPU: Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
  • Memory Card slot - No Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
  • Main Camera Single: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF Features: Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
  • Selfie camera Single: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) Features: HDR Video: 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS
  • Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack : No
  • Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP Positioning: GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only NFC: No Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort
  • Features Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
  • Battery Type: Li-Ion 5078 mAh (19.3 Wh)
  • Misc Colors: Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight Models: A2993, A2995, A2996, iPad16,1, iPad16,2 Price: About 600 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.

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