By Apple recently introduced its latest iPad Mini 7 tablet in India earlier this month, now available for purchase across 29 countries, including India. The iPad Mini 7 features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and is powered by Apple’s A17 Pro chipset. It also supports the Apple Pencil Pro and operates on iPadOS 18.
Pricing and Availability
The new iPad Mini 7 is available for purchase starting October 23. Prices begin at Rs 49,900 for the Wi-Fi model and Rs 64,900 for the cellular variant. It is offered in four color options, including the newly introduced blue and purple. Customers can buy the iPad Mini 7 from Apple’s official website (Apple.in) as well as other authorized online and offline retailers.
Apple iPad Mini 7: Key Specifications and Features
- Enhanced A17 Pro Chip: Powered by the A17 Pro chip, first introduced with last year’s iPhone 15 Pro series, Apple claims a 30% boost in CPU speed and 25% faster graphics compared to the prior iPad Mini model. The updated Neural Engine is now twice as fast, supporting compatibility with Apple Intelligence features.
- Unchanged Exterior Design: While upgraded internally, the iPad Mini 7 maintains the same design as its 2021 model, featuring an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2266×1488 at 326 ppi.
- Improved Camera System: A 12MP front camera, positioned for portrait use, supports Center Stage for video calls, while the rear camera retains its 12MP lens with Smart HDR 4 for enhanced imaging.
- Enhanced Connectivity: The iPad Mini 7 includes Wi-Fi 6E support, a faster USB-C port allowing data transfers up to 10Gbps, and an optional 5G cellular model.
- Increased Storage Options: Storage options have doubled, now offering a base model with 128GB and a new 512GB variant.
- Apple Pencil Pro Compatibility: The iPad Mini 7 is compatible with the latest Apple Pencil Pro for enhanced functionality.
