Apple has released the iPad mini 7th generation and it is equipped with a powerful A17 Pro chip. This is mainly intended for Apple Intelligence, but there are even more differences between the iPad mini 7th generation and the iPad mini 6.
Still, the innovations are minor, but they ensure that the iPad mini with A17 Pro chip is completely up to date again. The most important innovation is the chip, but also the support for the Apple Pencil Pro, Bluetooth 5.3 and more.
Differences between iPad mini 7 and iPad mini 6
Do you want to see at a glance what’s new in the iPad mini 7th generation with A17 Pro chip? Then view the overview below. Here you immediately see the new option compared to the previous generation.
- More powerful A17 Pro chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU
- Apple Intelligence
- WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
- Smart HDR 4 for photos
- Apple Pencil Pro support with Apple Pencil hover
- Standard 128 GB storage
- Only eSIM possible for data
Screen, dimensions and design
The dimensions, design and screen are the same as the previous iPad mini model. For example, the smallest iPad has a Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2266 x 1488 pixels at 326 ppi. The SDR brightness is up to 500 nits. Both iPads have a laminated display, with an anti-reflective coating, wide color reproduction (P3) and support for True Tone.
Powerful processor for AI
It’s no secret that Apple added the A17 Pro chop specifically for Apple Intelligence. The processor was previously only found in the iPhone 15 Pro (Max) and now in the iPad mini. The A17 Pro marked the first time a 3-nanometer chip was used in a mobile device.
The A17 Pro chip has a 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. The 16-core Neural Engine is up to 2x faster than the previous generation. The 5-core GPU provides advanced features such as ray tracing with hardware acceleration for graphically intensive triple-A games. And with all-day battery life, you can work, play and create anywhere
Apple Pencil Pro
The Apple Pencil Pro has sensors that register that you squeeze the Pencil. You will then see a new palette, so you can quickly change tools, line thickness or color. By adding a motion sensor, you can work very precisely with various pens and brushes with a simple rotation of the Apple Pencil Pro. A Taptic Engine has also been added so that the Pencil provides haptic feedback. When you squeeze or tap twice, you will feel a small tap to confirm.
In addition, the Pencil Pro has find my support, just like the Apple TV Remote. If you no longer know where the Pencil has gone, you can find it via the Find My app.
In addition to the Apple Pencil Pro, you can also use the Apple Pencil with USB-C on the iPad Mini from 2024, the second generation Pencil cannot be used.
Conclusion: differences between iPad mini 2021 and iPad mini 2024
The innovations for the iPad mini 7th generation have been limited and the improvement lies mainly in the details. So you now get 128 GB of storage as standard instead of 64 GB. The support for the Apple Pencil Pro is also a plus.
Of course, the addition of the A17 Pro chip is worth mentioning, which ensures that the performance of the iPad is sky-high and the iPad is suitable for Apple Intelligence. Do you really want to get the most out of the iPad as a professional? Then the iPad Air 2024 or iPad Pro with M4 chip is recommended.
Storage, colors and price
The iPad mini 7th generation is available in aluminum space gray, starlight, purple and blue with a storage of 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB, with a starting price of € 609. If you want 5G support, you pay € 170 extra . The iPad is available from Apple and other web shops such as Bol.com, Coolblue, MediaMarkt, Amazon and Yorcom.
