Apple has officially launched the latest iteration of its popular compact tablet, the iPad Mini 2024. This new model boasts significant upgrades, including a powerful new processor, increased storage options, and enhanced connectivity, making it a compelling choice for users seeking a powerful and portable tablet experience.
“There is no other device in the world like iPad mini, beloved for its combination of powerful performance and versatility in our most ultraportable design. iPad mini appeals to a wide range of users and has been built for Apple Intelligence, delivering intelligent new features that are powerful, personal, and private,”
“With the powerful A17 Pro chip, faster connectivity, and support for Apple Pencil Pro, the new iPad mini delivers the full iPad experience in our most portable design at an incredible value.”
Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.
iPad Mini 2024 Features
The iPad Mini 2024 is powered by the Apple A17 Pro chip, previously found in the iPhone 15 Pro series with a 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. The A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant information while protecting user privacy. The chip delivers a huge performance boost, with a faster CPU and GPU, a 2x faster Neural Engine than the previous-generation iPad mini.
The new iPad Mini retains its familiar 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD display with a 2266 x 1488 resolution and the drawback of only supporting a 60Hz refresh rate. Apple has upgraded the base storage to 128GB, while retaining the 256GB and 512GB storage options.
For the camera, it has a 12MP wide back camera that supports Smart HDR 4 for natural-looking photos with increased dynamic range, and uses machine learning to detect and scan documents right in the Camera app.
For the battery, the iPad Mini (2024) features a 19.3WHr battery that offers up to 10 hours of web surfing or video playback. It comes with a 20W USB-C power brick in the box and supports Apple Pencil Pro for note-taking and drawing. The device also features stereo speakers and dual microphones for enhanced audio experiences.
For connectivity options, it includes optional cellular models with 5G support, while the Wi-Fi-only models are upgraded to Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and 2×2 MIMO.
Additionally, the new iPad mini 2024 runs on iPadOS 18 with Apple Intelligence (AI) and is available in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray. The Apple Pencil Pro is compatible with the new device and costs $129. It also offers Apple Pencil (USB-C) for $79 and a new Smart Folio for $59.
iPad Mini 2024 Price and Availability in the Philippines
The iPad Mini 2024 is currently available in the US. Customers can pre-order the new iPad mini today, with availability beginning on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Meanwhile, the device is now listed on the Apple Philippines official website but the official release date in the Philippines has not yet been announced by the company.
Pricing starts at PHP 34,990 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model. Other configurations and prices are as follows:
- iPad Mini 256GB Wi-Fi – PHP 41,990
- iPad Mini 512GB Wi-Fi – PHP 55,990
- iPad Mini 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular – PHP 44,990
- iPad Mini 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular – PHP 51,990
- iPad Mini 512GB Wi-Fi + Cellular – PHP 65,990
source: Apple
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