Apple released its first iPad mini in 2012 which grabbed the attention of large users. In 2015, apple released every year a model of the mini pad. However, in 2019, after 4 years of gap, Apple upgraded and released its 5th gen for its users. The current iPad mini 6 was released in September 2021. Hence, Apple users are eagerly waiting for the iPad Mini 7, which is expected to be released later in 2024. Users are waiting for the official announcement to learn about upgrades and specifications.
iPad Mini 7 – What to Expected
The iPad mini 7 will be the 7th generation iPad Apple and it is still under wraps when will be released. However, Apple users expect huge changes to create a smooth experience, such as fast processes, water resistance, and changes in camera pixels and body shape. For the last two years, Apple has not paid attention to upgrading or launching tablets we can say they had a busy time releasing the iPhone 15 series and their new project “Apple Vission Pro.” What we can expect after a two-year gap. Apple will make major changes to improve its user experience. The iPad mini 6 current Apple iPad lacks fast charging. But we can expect or say it will be a good initiative if Apple adds fast or wireless charging in the next 7th generation tablet.
iPad Mini 7 – When to Release?
The release date for the new iPad Mini 7 is still a topic of speculation. However, there are rumours that Apple might introduce it in spring 2024, possibly during a Spring Apple Event or via a press release. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo initially predicted a late 2023 or early 2024 launch but later pushed it back to the second half of 2024. It seems Apple has been preoccupied with other projects, including the Vision Pro headset.
Possible Date: Later in 2024, September or October is the strongest expected release date for iPad Mini 7.
Price to be Expected
This is the burning question about the iPad mini 7 Price. What would it be expected? Hence, we have seen a huge jump of $100 and reached up to $499. We can expect the same price rumour based on hardware and specifications. But it can be a huge jump that surprises Apple users. As Apple is taking time to release, there might be major changes regarding hardware such as camera, battery, memory, CPU, GPU, etc, all of these things impact the price of Mini 7.
However, Apple has not yet announced the official price, so all these are rumors from experts and users based on the specifications.
Let’s see the previous model price rate below compared:
- iPad Mini 6th generation: $499/£569 (initially £479 in the U.K.)
- iPad Mini 5th generation: $399/£379
Specifications and Features
Although there are no official updates about the specifications of the iPad Mini 7. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicts that Apple’s upcoming mini pad will “offer little more than a processor upgrade.” We can take it as a sign of changes in specifications. However, we have seen some other tweets by Kuo where we can get ideas about specifications.
So, in the undersection, we have discussed these in detail.
Processor
According to some sources like Kuo tweets, the iPad Mini 7 processor will be the main selling point over the Mini Pad or Pro. It is not yet confirmed which process will be part of the upcoming mini pad. But we can expect the A16 or A17 bionic chip which was integrated into the recent iPhone models 15 pro, max. If we look at the recent iPad 6, which has an A15 chip that is also used in the iPhone 13 series. There is a chance that the iPhone will consider using the M2 chip. But all are rumors, so users have to wait for the official press release.
Camera
It is always seen that Apple has upgraded camera resolutions for its new models. The same is true for the mini pads; we have experienced upgrade changes to improve user experience. However, it is expected that Apple will consider a high-resolution camera. Some leaks also confirm that the iPad mini 7 will bring upgrades in the camera. It is undoubtedly a pleasant step to retain the camera quality.
Storage
iPad mini are often used to watch movies, videos, and store data like e-books, or other personal documents. The current iPad model storage base starts from 64GB, which may be enough for kids to watch and store videos. So, in the upcoming model iPad Mini 7, chances are that it will start with 128GB of storage capacity. Which will have enough data to store or run different kinds of apps. Because the passing of time apps and file sizes are increasing Apple has to keep in mind this factor and starts with massive storage. There is a possibility that it will come with higher storage up to 512GB or 1TB which would be a great step.
Design
The iPad Mini 7 design is expected to be the same as the previous model in the 6th generation. We have seen a major change in the 6th generation of color palettes. In the next model we are expecting a catchy design like the color palette available in the iPad Air such as purple, pink space grey, rose gold, and sky blue. In recent mobile models released by Apple 15, pro, and Max we have also seen light hues and titanium shapes. All these changes give hints that Apple can with previous models shape the design or might consider a look.
Folding Display
Ming-Chi Kuo gave a statement through a tweet in December 2022, that folding screen development in iPad mini was gone wrong because the foldable mini pad is pricey compared to the normal one and this replacement will not be beneficial. This means this model is not going to be released with a folding display.
Screen Size
The screen is the first priority of the iPad because it is used to watch videos, play games, and streamline other tasks. Since the iPad launched, the screen was 7.9 inches, and then a change in screen we experienced in the 6th generation 8.3 inches, and the home button was removed. However, Apple is working on an OLED screen for a mini iPad. But the target is set to 2026, which means that iPad mini 7 will not come with an OLED screen.
Conclusion
iPad Mini 7 is the under-process Apple model which is expected to be released this year 2024 September or October. The last iPad 6th generation model was launched in 2021 and after that apple announced the 7th generation mini pad, but not yet been released. However, compared to previous model expert opinions and user expectations there may be a huge jump in price rate. In the specifications, we can expect a faster processor with an A16 or A17 bionic and other changes in design and screen size to improve user experience. Further, to confirm specifications, we have to wait for Apple’s official press release.
