Apple Unveils iPad Mini 7 Early: A17 Pro Chip, Apple Intelligence, and Double the Storage

Apple has officially unveiled the iPad mini 7, packed with many of the features that make the iPad lineup stand out. The iPad mini 7 introduces new AI features as a part of Apple’s quest to unify the Apple Intelligence functionality across its devices. Though it was announced on 1 November, the company has released it early.

The All New Apple iPad Mini 7

The design of the iPad mini 7 takes after its predecessor but that’s not an issue since this is only a second generation on these lines. Both of these have a premium look and feature set with everything that could be expected from an upper-tier model. The mini 7 could be a solid choice for people waiting on the next round of iPads since most of its new features come from Apple Intelligence.

The 8.3-inch displays with slim side bezels are just the right size for many users on both of those devices. The latest jump for the iPad mini is that it now includes Apple Pencil Pro support, which is a great thing to have if you’re an artist or designer on the go and want something small. The tablet features a new 12MP front camera and has a USB-C port with Smart HDR 4 support.

Inside, the mini 7 is powered by an A17 Pro chip to manage those new iPadOS 18 features and Apple Intelligence. The new features, such as improved writing tools, expressible images, and task automation will be fully integrated into iPadOS 18.1 and later updates. The A17 Pro chip delivers a 30% improvement in computational power and a 25% boost in graphics performance compared to the previous version, making it a significant upgrade.

Additional upgrades include support for WiFi 6E, and the device is available for pre-order today. The base model starts at $499 with 128GB of storage—double the previous version’s capacity. The WiFi + cellular version starts at $649, with options for 256GB and 512 GB. You can also pair it with the Smart Folio, priced at $59. Keep an eye out for more details soon.

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