Preorder the New iPad Mini: Latest Features and Specs

Exciting Features of the New iPad Mini

It’s been three long years since Apple last updated the iPad Mini, but the company is finally turning the page on the sixth-gen model of its smallest tablet. Preorders have just opened at Apple with an October 23rd release date. Prices start at $499 for the Wi-Fi-only 128GB configuration, which is double the previous generation’s starting storage.

Performance Upgrades

The highlight of this year’s upgrade is the addition of Apple’s A17 Pro chip, giving the tablet plenty of processing headroom. This upgrade also brings an upgraded neural engine for Apple Intelligence, which will come to the iPad Mini as part of iPadOS 18.1, launching later this month.

Additional Features

• Apple Pencil Pro support
• Wi-Fi 6E radios for improved connectivity
• Faster USB-C performance with 10-gigabit data transfers
• Same stunning 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display
• 12MP resolution for front and rear cameras with Smart HDR 4

Where to Preorder the iPad Mini

Apple is accepting preorders for the 2024 iPad Mini, with prices ranging from $499 for a 128GB Wi-Fi model to $799 for 512GB. The cellular model starts at $649 and goes up to $949 for 512GB. Preorder listings at other retailers or carriers haven’t been spotted yet.

The seventh-generation iPad Mini will be available starting October 23rd, in colors like space gray, blue, purple, and starlight.