Apple releases the 7th generation “iPad mini” on October 23. A small tablet with greatly improved performance with the SoC of the same generation as the 2023 iPhone 15 Pro

On October 15, 2024, Apple announced the new 7th generationMini iPad” (hereinafter referred to as iPad mini Gen 7) in Japan on October 23.

iPad mini Gen 7

The cheapest Wi-Fi model with a built-in storage capacity of 128GB is the cheapest.78,800 yenThe most expensive cellular Wi-Fi + model with a built-in storage capacity of 512GB156,800 yen(All prices include tax).

● iPad mini Gen 7: Wi-Fi model

• 128GB model storage capacity:78,800 yen
• 256GB model storage capacity:94,800 yen
• 512GB model storage capacity:130,800 yen

● iPad mini Gen 7: Wi-Fi + cellular model

• 128GB model storage capacity:104,800 yen
• 256GB model storage capacity:120,800 yen
• 512GB model storage capacity:156,800 yen

The iPad mini Gen 7 is a product that follows the path of the 6th generation model that appeared in 2021, and the body size, screen size and weight have not changed at all.

There is no change in the 8.3-inch screen with a resolution of 1488 x 2266 dots. The color in the photo is “Space Grey” and there are three other color variations.

The biggest feature is the same SoC used in the 2023 iPhone 15 Pro series.A17 Pro” to take. Apple claims this will let you play AAA games that require high graphics performance, such as Zenless Zone Zero, on the go.

It is attractive that you can play “Zenless Zone Zero” on the go.

A major highlight of the iPad Gen 7 mini is that the A17 Pro has a built-in AI processing unit “Neural Engine”, so it can use Apple’s proprietary AI function “Apple Intelligence”. Functions such as text creation, AI proofreading, and AI generation of images and videos will be available on the iPad mini Gen 7. However, not all Apple Intelligence functions will be available immediately upon release, and functions will be added later. sequential through updates to the OS “iPadOS 18” in the future.

The “composition tool” that will be available with iPadOS 18.1 is an AI tool for text input support that can be used with a variety of apps. However, there is no mention of when it will be available in Japanese.

The 6th generation iPad mini was compatible with Apple’s “Apple Pencil,” but the Gen 7 iPad mini now supports input with the higher-spec “Apple Pencil Pro.”

The 6th generation model was welcomed by gamers as a high-performance tablet of a suitable size to carry. Currently, there are few products that can compete with Android tablets, but the iPad mini Gen 7 seems to be able to do them better. This is a must-see product for gamers who want a tablet they can carry around and play the latest games comfortably.

iPad mini Gen 7 Key Specifications Table

Apple

iPadOS 18

8.3 inch IPS liquid crystal (Liquid Retina Display), resolution 1488 x 2266 dots

Apple A17 Pro

private

128GB, 256GB, 512GB

About 12 million pixels, F value 1.8

About 12 million pixels, F value 2.4

Band 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/75/76/77/78 /79 (Wi-Fi + cellular model only)

Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/11/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/21/25/26/28/29/30/32/34/38/39 /40/41/42/48/66/71 (Wi-Fi + cellular model only)

Band 850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz (Wi-Fi + cellular model only)

Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax)

5.3

19.3Wh

Up to 10 hours (using Wi-Fi and playing videos)

USB 3 Type-C (※ data not disclosed, maximum 10Gbps)

134.8（W）×195.4（D）×6.3（H）mm

Around.

Gray, blue, purple, starry space

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