iPad mini (7th generation)

IPad mini 7 pairs a compact 8.3-inch design with A17 Pro speed, but the chassis and 60Hz display barely change.

Best For

Ultraportable reading and notes

Value

Fair

Biggest Strength

Compact portable design

Biggest Weakness

Incremental design refresh

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

A17 Pro unlocks Apple Intelligence and clearer speed gains over the A15 mini 6 for apps and games.

Still the go-to ultraportable iPad: 8.3-inch screen at about 293 g for reading, notes, and travel.

Base storage starts at 128GB, with a new 512GB tier and Apple Pencil Pro support.

Chassis is largely unchanged: 60Hz LCD, portrait front camera, and no Apple Pencil 2.

Upgrade value thin unless Apple Intelligence proves essential for you.

Quick Facts

Brand

Apple

Release Date

Oct 23, 2024

Price Range

$949 to $1,749 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

Compact portable design

Fast A17 Pro performance

Apple Pencil Pro support

Base 128GB storage

Vivid Liquid Retina display

Solid all-day battery life

Cons

Incremental design refresh

Portrait front camera

60Hz LCD no ProMotion

No Apple Pencil 2 support

Jelly scrolling still present

What Owners Say

The Good

AU owners praise the compact size for reading, travel, and one-handed use versus larger iPads.

Upgraders from mini 6 say the A17 Pro feels much snappier for app switching and scrolling.

128GB base storage is widely welcomed after 64GB felt tight on the prior mini.

The Bad

Owners push back on price and missing 120Hz, calling thick bezels outdated for the cost.

Some note third-party pencils that worked on mini 6 fail due to magnet changes on mini 7.

Detailed Summary

Display size	8.3 inch
Resolution	2266 x 1488
Refresh rate	60 Hz
Brightness	500 nits
SoC	Apple A17 Pro
RAM	8 GB
Storage options	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Video playback	10 hours
Battery capacity	19.3 Wh
Rear camera	12 MP
Front camera	12 MP
Weight	293 g
Thickness	6.3 mm
Dimensions	195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3
USB	USB-C USB 3 up to 10 Gbps
Cellular	5G sub-6 (Wi-Fi + Cellular models, eSIM)
Model number	A2993 / A2995
Stylus support	Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
List price (AU)	$949 to $1,749 AUD