Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence, 8.3-inch
- WHY IPAD MINI — The full iPad experience in an ultraportable design. Featuring Apple Intelligence.* With an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display,* ultrafast A17 Pro chip, 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, USB-C connectivity, superfast Wi-Fi 6E, and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro.* Take notes, mark up documents, and edit photos and videos.
- BUILT FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE—Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data—not even Apple.*
- 8.3-INCH LIQUID RETINA DISPLAY — The gorgeous Liquid Retina display features advanced technologies like P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity, which make everything look stunning.*
- PERFORMANCE AND STORAGE — The A17 Pro chip delivers powerful performance and ultrafast graphics. And with all-day battery life, iPad mini is always ready for any task or project.* Storage starting at 128GB for all your apps, music, movies, and more.*
- IPADOS + APPS — iPadOS makes iPad more productive, intuitive, and versatile. With iPadOS, run multiple apps at once, use Apple Pencil to write in any text field with Scribble, and edit and share photos. iPad mini comes with essential apps like Safari, Messages, and Keynote, with over a million more apps available on the App Store.
- APPLE PENCIL AND SMART FOLIO — Apple Pencil Pro transforms iPad mini into an immersive drawing canvas and the world’s best note‑taking device. Apple Pencil (USB-C) is also compatible with iPad mini. To protect your iPad mini and easily prop it up, you can use the slim Smart Folio covers, available in four colors.*
- ADVANCED CAMERAS — iPad mini features a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera that supports Center Stage for videoconferencing and selfies. The 12MP Wide back camera with True Tone flash is perfect for document scanning and capturing photos and 4K videos.
- CONNECTIVITY — Wi-Fi 6E gives you fast wireless connections.* Work from almost anywhere with quick transfers of photos, documents, and large video files. Get faster USB-C speeds with the USB-C connector.
- UNLOCK AND PAY WITH TOUCH ID —Touch ID is built into the top button, so you can use your fingerprint to unlock your iPad, sign in to apps, and make payments securely with Apple Pay.
- * LEGAL DISCLAIMERS — This is a summary of the main product features. See below to learn more.
Kindle Customer –
I absolutely love my iPad mini! It’s the perfect size for travel and daily use. The screen quality is crisp and vibrant, and the sound is surprisingly good for its size. I plug it up to my projector for movie nights, read on Kindle and stream without any connectivity issues.
Having a phone plan with an unlimited hotspot is a winning combo!
I have used this iPad for months and appreciate the ease of use and the functionality.
For me, it has been a great compact value for the money I spent.
NetiB –
I love iPads. I’ve had one ever since they came out because of the ease of use, good connection, and speed. The battery life makes it a good value. So this smaller version was purchased as a Christmas present for my 10-year-old daughter. She uses my old iPhone 7 to play games and text. So with all my experiences with Ipads, I’m confident the mini will be the same great quality with the same durability, clear screen and ease of viewing pages as the bigger Ipad. I like the way it looks, because it’s smaller, lighter, can easily fit in ny purse. I might have to get one for myself as well. I’m not ready to allow her to have a phone connected for calls. She can engage in learning apps for school and feel like it’s her own device that we still keep at home without the worry of her losing it. I hate seeing kids constantly glued to their devices. So I know time management, self control, discipline, and many conversations about how to use it for education are going to be a part of the our learning process. Plus it’s going to be a good punishment reminder if rules aren’t followed. I will be buying a good screen protector and case to insure a lasting durable product.
Brian T –
This IPAD Mini has become my primary go-to mobile device for media and reading kindle books. The screen is over twice the size of my Iphone 15 pro, yet it is still fairly easy to hold in my hand. When I decided to buy the IPAD Mini, I was originally thinking of a newer larger iphone, but I still have payments on my iphone 15 and high-end new iphones are easily twice as expensive as the mini. The speakers are decent, certainly better than an iphone. I bought and use the cellular option, to me it’s worth the price. I regularly use it at the gym, or take it along if I have waiting time at an appointment. It easily sits on the kitchen window sill when I am washing dishes, and I frequently use it while in bed, it’s not much more trouble to hold than an iphone. No, it does not have the latest and greatest technology, but it is more than adequate. For those looking for something larger than an iphone but still relatively portable, I highly recommend it.
Kassidy DiPierro –
The Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, Wi-Fi, Blue) is hands down the best ultra-portable tablet I’ve used. It fits perfectly in one hand, yet delivers a full-featured iPad experience with the power of Apple’s latest chip and a gorgeous 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display.
I chose the Wi-Fi-only 128GB model, which hits the sweet spot for price and functionality. It’s been ideal for web browsing, streaming, and educational apps, making it a great value for focused, everyday use without the need for cellular connectivity.
Performance is snappy, the all-day battery life is reliable, and Touch ID remains simple and secure. For anyone looking for a compact, high-performance tablet at a reasonable price, this is the one to beat. I’m thoroughly satisfied.
Aud –
Cannot go wrong with apple products if you are an apple user. Love the size of the mini to take along for day to day use.
Aud –
I got an iPad Mini to replace my Kindle Colorsoft for reading and it has been awesome. I was worried at first because I always enjoyed reading on an e-ink display and have used a Kindle since 2021. It did take me a week or so to adjust to the LCD screen on the iPad but now I don’t notice it at all and it is well worth the switch to me. I made a list of pros because I wanted to be sure the money I was spending on an iPad was worth it. Here’s my list broken into two parts – the first is specific to the iPad Mini and the second is based on the Kindle app vs reading on a Kindle device.
iPad Mini Pros
-Font is crystal clear and sharp with no ghosting
-Better auto-brightness (I never have to fiddle with the brightness!! I hated this on the Kindle!)
-Auto-warmth (I set mine to sundown to sunrise)
-Integrated Audible control (can control via the Control Panel or in the Kindle app, and can access Audible app)
-Integrated music control (don’t have to pick up my phone every time I want to set/control background music)
-Great for reading manga (images are clear and you can turn the iPad sideways to show 2 pages at once)
-Maps are a lot easier to see and you can zoom in on them
-Device is more responsive overall (faster page turning, faster highlighting, faster loading times)
-The ability to access other apps (I use OneNote and Notes when I read, nice to have Goodreads app too)
-Aluminum backing is comfortable, durable and easy to clean and there are fun color options
-Very comfortable to hold in your hand and feels premium
-The lock button is on the top rather than on the bottom of the device
-More customization for lock screen and home screen (can incorporate character art, quotes, book covers, etc.)
-All the additional built-in functionality of an iPad not related to reading
Kindle App Pros (these functions are not available on the Kindle devices)
-Continuous scroll option
-Page turn animations
-You can customize the information that shows when you tap bottom left of page
-You can show a reading progress bar on the lock screen (I prefer a progress bar to a percentage)
-“Search in book” function (can highlight a word/name and search the book rather than using Search function)
-“Search on web” function (helpful to me when there’s a word I want a visual of, such as a castle “crenulation”)
-Can view your reading streaks and challenges
The things I miss from the Kindle is the always-on display that shows the cover of the book, the ability to import custom fonts, the ability to bold the font (idk why this isn’t a thing on the Kindle app), and the longer battery life.
The battery life on the iPad Mini is the only con I have, but it isn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I read about 1-2 hours a day and can get 4-5 days out of the battery before I have to charge it if I’m only reading. If I use the iPad for other content like watching videos in addition to reading, I get 2-3 days of battery life. I don’t mind charging it because I have a charger always out and ready to go and it charges quickly so it doesn’t impact my experience much.
Overall, I’m glad I tried the iPad Mini and don’t plan on going back to a Kindle device. I’m hoping Apple continues to update the iPad Minis with features like the always-on display and OLED screens.