I'm currently on a mini 5, it's done genuinely incredibly for 5 years, it's just starting to show signs of slowing down, especially since iOS 17 with the lockscreen stuff and iOS 18 in general. If the upgrade from 6 to 7 is as impressive as you say it is, then i have no doubt the 5 to the 7 is a whole new level! Was very much looking forward to this video and i am not disappointed! :D
Yes, that will be a great upgrade from the mini 5! Especially if you value things like Apple Intelligence, extra RAM/memory, document scanning, and gaming!
Same here actually. I also have a mini 5 and like you said it is just starting to show signs of slowing down, especially with the new software updates from iPadOS 17 and 18. I also agreed that it did incredibly well holding up for five years because some devices actually starts slowing down way before then.
Got my blue one yesterday and it is still my favorite iPad. I will never purchase another larger model again. I was out of storage with the 64 gb, and I desperately needed the 128 gb. The one disappointment was still having the 60 hz. Seriously Apple, this was a no brainer and because of that I think they should have called it the iPad Mini 7, not A17 Pro. IMO, without the 120 hz, it isn't a pro model. Good job, Brandon, thanks.
Just got mine and I’m already enjoying it thoroughly. Never had an iPad before today. Didn’t want the Pro, the Air was too big, this was the perfect form factor for me.
I upgraded / traded in my mini 6 yesterday for the iPad mini (A17 Pro) 256 gb, plus cellular and I am not disappointed. I used the mini 6 as my main computer and the A17 Pro Mini will continue to be my main computer for the foreseeable future. The mini is great for trips, tooling about the city, chilling out at a coffee shop etc. I have been running the 18.1 Beta and found no issues, the mini doesn’t get warm so far as the mini 6 did. All in all the A17 Pro Mini I feel will be just right until the next upgrade, or Apple introduces an iFoldable.
Just wondering, why didn’t you choose 11 inch I pad air/ pro? I think you will have a much better experience with them considering if you are using iPad mini as you main computer and also desire portability.
@kamda환인 guys simply tryin to justify his regrettable purchase !! ipadmini doesn't meant to be used as computer whatsoever even those pro ipads barely be used as one as its software locked from running PC apps and not to mention that outdated a17 that almost caused heatgate with previous iPhone as apple still has some of em in their stock so they've decided to put em in these ipads and calling it a day lol
Guys, it is his choice to use the iPad mini as a computer and it’s cheaper than most iPad/laptop, it could still be used as a computer because of the new keyboard it provides, it’s just a little small like if you want to have a portable iPad, this is the choice for you as it is small and provides the same power ( or more ) from the iPhone 15 pro max and plus, why are you guys caring about the LCDs and the OLED, it is a different screen, i know, it is just about the polarizing and the lighting nit, it is just like literally, mostly going to use it inside not outdoors anyway so the mini 7 is actually good as the new AI it provides ( which is the apple intelligence ), so it is good enough to have a iPad mini 7 to be your computer, also having cellular network is actually the best for working like in metros, buses and pretty much everywhere.
Got mine yesterday and I can't stop using it. I think I use it more than my phone now. No regrets downgrading from Ipad pro 11. This thing is so light. Unfortunately, there is still jelly scrolling but only if you really look for it. It doesnt really bother me.
Hi, I currently own an iPad Pro 11 First Gen and I'm 90% certain to get a Mini 7 next month, I'll trade in my Pro 11 for it. Just wondering how you found downgrading from a pro 11, what should I consider? I travel a lot and go on motorcycle road trips often so I think the mini might be perfect for me.
@@alatorreluis i have had my ipad pro 11 inch for years, and I seldom used it because it was not comfortable for me to use while sitting, standing, or even while lying down in bed. It is also too big for me bring it out to work since I still have to bring my macbook with me. Sorry but ipadOS can’t completely replace macOS. I am not a creative so I only used it for media consumption, playing some mobile games, and as a digital notebook. And because it is too big and slightly heavy, i almost always used my phone for the first two purposes. I had the chance to borrow an M4 ipad pro last week and even though it is slightly lighter than my previous one, it still does not feel good. Since I got my ipad Mini, I’ve been watching videos, writing notes and playing games even while walking around the house. It doesn’t strain my hands and arms even after long usage. Portability is really the only reason I got the new iPad Mini. I tried playing some games like Genshin, ZZZ, WuWa, and Pubg, and it does not disappoint. It is worth the downgrade for my personal use case.
@@5AMMotorcycles it was awesome i can’t stop using this thing. I’ve been watching videos, playing some games, and writing notes all day. It is convenient to use even if you walk around the house a lot since it is really light. I dont think I have picked up my phone that much for the past two days because I use the Mini for facetime and iMessage too. The battery life is awesome. It can last the whole day of continuous usage unless you are gaming ofcourse, even my previous ipad pro does not last that long while gaming. I travel light too. That’s why the ipad pro was so inconvenient for me. If you really do not need the extra screen real estate and the extra power of M chip, i suggest going for the Mini. Also, if you’re coming from a first gen iPad pro, I don’t think you’re actually downgrading in terms of performance. You’re only downgrading on screen size.
I had the iPad Mini 2 way back when. I absolutely loved its form factor. I have the M1 Air now and I’m genuinely considering trading it in on the new Mini. I don’t use it anywhere close to its full potential and I feel like I’ll be happier with the Mini.
I am an Apple Addict. I have the mini 6 and the only way I know about "jelly scrolling" is because I've heard so much about it. Otherwise I would have never noticed.
Same bro. I just ordered one for pick up tomorrow. I’m a huge apple fanboy have had tons of Mac’s iPhones AirPods Apple Watches and iPads though the years. But never an iPad mini. It was on discount with college discount so thought I’d take a look.
Hey man. It'd be a good idea to blur out the serial numbers on the back of the ipads :) some folks could use them potentially to scam people by selling a fake ipad mini with those serial numbers Also the IMEIs in the scans 5:35 love your videos btw
Grabbed it while my resell value on my iPad mini 6 was still decent. Solely grabbed in anticipation of Apple Intelligence. Plus I also had a $180 credit from trading in my old iMac years back. So that made the new mini super affordable. Love my iPad Mini. I hope they don’t end of life it ever b/c I’m a long time fan.
I’ve been a fan of iPad mini since gen 1. Been upgrading by skipping a generation until from 5 to 6 because there were lots of upgrade. For now, I’m gonna skip the 7 and wait for the 8. Not enough reasons for me to upgrade.
Don’t know why everyone is whining about how it’s the design as last, this applies to iPhones too. It’s a good design they don’t need to radically change it just to be different
Thank you! I’m not complaining at all about the form factor or the fact that it uses the same shell/body as the last mini. I’m a fan of the shell/body so I don’t need a redial redesign, just for the individual components (screen, speakers, and battery) to improve
Upgraded from the 2019 5th Gen. Got myself a case, but still not sure if I’ll get a Pencil. Went with the base storage and the darkest colour - not a fan of pastels. Looking forward to trying the AI when it gets released in the UK. Thanks for the content.
Just got my first ever iPad mini today. Could be the honeymoon phase but I’m digging this thing already. So easy to just be a couch consumption device when I want to save my phone battery life. Just enough bigger than the phone to make a nice difference
I upgraded to the 7 from the 6 but only because it cost me less than $200 to do so after my student discount and trade in. I don’t really feel any difference from the 6 but I’m still happy I did especially with the extra storage 👍🏼.
Just bought a mini 6. Replaced a very old mini. Now if I could just get the damned Facebook app to work on it. I've done all the things people say to so and still not dice. Running iOS 18.0.1, latest app version. Have changed passwords, reinstalled, restarted, reset, multiple times. Old app on the old iPad still works. New app won't accept password. Thanks Meta.
@@Richard.Cabeza it's the opposite, they are literally saying its just the previous mini but with a new chip, ofc laymen wont know but you can ask at the store
If it's your first iPad mini then you should get it. If you have the 6th generation then there's not much difference so avoid. And this year its cheaper and has more RAM and storage, and an upgraded chip.
The person who buys the iPad mini is likely to be the one who has an iPhone and a MacBook. They don't need a big tablet because they have a MacBook. The iPad mini, which is only 7% of Apple tablet sales, is not an important lineup for Apple, and there will be no new iPad mini release for at least two years. Because of this, iPad mini can be discontinued at any time. Except for the still 60Hz LCD, +35% CPU & GPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, Wifi 6GHz, USB 3.2Gen2 is an overall upgrade. Note: A18pro has better performance than M1, CPU performance is 10% higher than A17pro, and GPU performance is 20% higher. In other words, the performance of the iPad mini 7 is about 90% of the M1. Personal opinion: In a year, the iPad Air will be increased by $200 with OLED, and in 2-3 years, the iPad Mini will be increased by 200 dollars with OLED.
I know this might not make sense to some, but I think giving your old device to a family member is a much better way to get rid of your old device. Yea, you lose a couple hundred dollars, but they will appreciate a device like a mini6 so so much
I upgrading to ipad mini 7 . I am also trading in my iPad mini 6 apple giving me 450 I have 256 gb with cellular … can’t wait to get mini 7 this week . I also heard the mini 6 cases fit mini7 same size . I also use my mini iPad as a second cell phone with Google voice works awesome a larger iPhone ..Thanks for your review
Im using ipad mini 5 now. Im sceptical, should i buy ipad mini 7 or ipad air 11 M2. Since M2 much more powerful and future proof longer. Or just wait for upcoming Apple event🧐. Thank you for the detail comparison.
I just go thr mini 7, I am happy with it, ok no huge changes but double the base storage is huge fir me and its snappy. I managed to get a very good price for my mini 6 so it was a no brainer
Brandon, I'm going to be honest. I was waiting and waiting for the ipad mini 7, but I have now decided to go back to samsung for my tab use case. I'm going to be riding out a samsung galaxy S9 Tab for now. Wayyyyyy bettttterrrr in terms of OS, design, bang for your buck, and microsd card slot -> more bang for your buck. 😊
The Pencil Pro will not sync with “find my pencil” on my new mini (A17 Pro). All the other functions of the pencil perform normally. The people at the Apple Store went over it with a fine toothed comb and could not figure out what is wrong. They even replaced the pencil and that did not solve the problem. It may be a software problem that could be fixed with a future update. Anyone else have this problem?
I was looking at buying a mini but the lack of Apple Pencil 2 support is making me go with a refurbished Gen 6. It's insane that Apple sells a $120 stylus that stops working with every generation of tablet. $350 vs $620 is a no-brainer for me. Mini 6 it is. If I need Apple intelligence (doubt it), I'll just use my Mac Mini.
OLED or high refresh rates are the only things that would have got me to upgrade my 256GB iPad mini 6. Apple Pencil 2nd generation not being compatible makes the new mini an even harder sell for me.
I have a 128 gig mini 4. People spent 499.00 for a mini 6 with 64 gig. There was a 150.00 difference between that and 256 gig. On the new I pad there is a 100.00 difference. I am going to buy the 256 gig as I plan to have this iPad a long time. My 128 gig mini 4 lasted 9 years. With AI, you don't know how much memory the other apps are going to eat up so you are covered in that regard. Oh and for the people who don't think this tablet is a seller, Amazon in UK sold out of Wi-Fi only versions, then though the UK customers are denied a plug with their purchase!
I got iPad mini 7 and so far I like it. I had £100 knocked off price so it was £400. I never owned iPad before but i don't think nothing wrong with it so far. My last tablet was Samsung S6 lite but iPad seems alot faster and better than that and was about £100 more.
The “jelly scroll” is not due to different refresh rate on the sides of the screen: both are 60 Hz. Is due to the delay between the far points of each ranges with respect to the closest pixels to the controller, when scrolling. Or the opposite, depending on which order (far to close or close to far) of refreshing is using the controller, they are two of them one on the vertical side and the other on the horizontal side. You can see it also in other 60 Hz iPads, depending on how fast is the controller and the screen response. The Apple Watch Ultra shows also same effect
I just bought this one and I didn’t have one before but this is a good comparison. I have the iPad Pro 12.9 in from 2022 and wanted the mini more for games. I use my pro for creating my thumbnails, school work and watching movies/youtube.
It's good with the minor upgrades, but to have a tablet at this price point and theoretically use it for the next 2 to 3 years and still run on a 60hz display is sort of a dealbreaker for many. That being said, it's still a good-sized tablet.
I have no iPad Mini at the moment, but still deciding. It's a great device for note taking for my use case and watching videos. The document scanning also seems appealing. Honestly, I don't mind the 60Hz.
The US price normally is before tax, hence the difference. Still a difference after adding tax to the US price, but a lot less than it initially seems.
I have the Mini 6 and am thinking of upgrading to the Mini 7. Do you know if cases for the 6 will fit on the 7? It looks as though they have the same exact dimensions, but I didn't want to have to buy a new case for the 7 if possible.
0:59 yeah I wonder why they changed the naming of the mini, TG they have iPads starting triple digit gigs rather than double digit especially the 32 that I got in high school, helps with video taking & storing files from now in2 the future
Does it work with the apple pencil 2? If not, it’s really a shame.. You would have to upgrade to the pencil pro (which is a lot of money and most people don’t need the upgrade) or downgrade to the pencil 1…
I had the mini 6. I picked up the mini 7 yesterday. I had the base 64 gig model and wanted more storage. The 7 comes with 128 gig base, double ram, faster processor and all for the same price as the 6, sign me up. Also, i traded my 6 into BestBuy for $260 reducing my out of pocket cost…I figured this value will only get lower so might as well do it now! Disappointed i had to upgrade to the pencil pro, but i guess i would have bought it eventually.
So ive seen yours and another review mention it had 8g ram but the only Amazon listing im finding says it has 4, do you think thats just a typo or should i look elsewhere to buy? (For reference target states it has 5?)
@@SirMopy scrolling animation is feels choopy and clunky to use eitherway and jelly issue is a main cause for that !! iPados is presumably optimiused and designed for bigger screen size thus the sizes of apps and icons feel so misplaced in ipadmini
It’s can’t be eliminated due to being an LCD display. I’m surprised they didn’t use OLED as it is cheaper than people think. Samsung put AMOLED on their cheap Samsung Galaxy Tab I think
60hz is the biggest turn off for me, I just can't accept 60hz in 2024 it feels like a joke, 120hz has been the standard for a good few years now. even cheap androids have 120hz, we have gaming monitors pushing 500hz and apple is still releasing devices with 60hz. Such a joke, but not just that, im so accustomed to 120hz that whenever I occasionally use my 12 Pro Max for when im on call for work, it's jarring, how choppy and slow it looks because of 60hz, it's so noticeable going back
3:32 that is the spot that any iPad mini that's going to bend will bend there. Also, I find it coincidentally deceptive to change the name from iPad mini (x) to iPad mini (A17PRO). It gives the impression it's a "Pro" version. All the other upgrades (WiFi, BlueTooth, RAM, SSD, USB-C 10Gb/s, etc). No need for 120hz or OLED, that may come out as a real "Pro" version and with increased pricing. The Mini is a good form factor for me, the 11" is too big for everyday use.
I have an iPadMini 4 running on iPadOS 15.8.3! it is very slow now, it doesn’t get iPadOS updates that much anymore… I’m thinking on upgrading this 9 year old iPad Mini to the new one, but stumped between the new iPad with A14, or this A17Pro with the mini…
Is anyone else holding hope they've got a pro mini coming, or something? It's just interesting they went with "iPad Mini A17 Pro", rather than "iPad mini 7th generation". Makes it seem like there could be others sitting alongside it...?!
256gb iPad,I definitely wouldn’t upgrade, I have the 64GB I’m debating but I’ve still got plenty of memory for what I use mine still so I may not even bother to upgrade
The eSIM-only is unfortunately a dealbreaker for me, as I use my iPad Mini 6 as a backup tablet and have a data-only SIM in it as my carrier doesn't offer data-only eSIM's (at least not yet). The only alternative is adding another line to my plan.
I have not been impressed with the mini 6. Like the size, don’t like the under performance. It wasn’t worth $500.00. I don’t see a compelling reason to flip to the mini 7. Seems to be Apple going through the motions, without major substantive improvements. And, I am an Apple person.
I'd say yes, if you want a smaller form factor. The latest 11" Air is only $100 more than the mini, so that makes more sense if you want to stick with the larger display
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Did you pick up the iPad mini 7? I seem to be in the minority who thinks this IS a worthy upgrade from the 6!
I got it yesterday and I think it’s very easy to carry around. I like it
im thinking about upgrading from a ipad mini 6 to a mini 7. I also think the ipad mini 7 is a good upgrade!
@@robloxmoviemaker nice! What do you mainly use it for?
Nah I’ll be getting the iPad Air for Xmas
I did and it’s the goat!
I'm currently on a mini 5, it's done genuinely incredibly for 5 years, it's just starting to show signs of slowing down, especially since iOS 17 with the lockscreen stuff and iOS 18 in general. If the upgrade from 6 to 7 is as impressive as you say it is, then i have no doubt the 5 to the 7 is a whole new level! Was very much looking forward to this video and i am not disappointed! :D
Yes, that will be a great upgrade from the mini 5! Especially if you value things like Apple Intelligence, extra RAM/memory, document scanning, and gaming!
Same here actually. I also have a mini 5 and like you said it is just starting to show signs of slowing down, especially with the new software updates from iPadOS 17 and 18. I also agreed that it did incredibly well holding up for five years because some devices actually starts slowing down way before then.
The new design and bigger screen size alone is worth it!… it’s also slightly smaller physically and lighter than the mini 5 by a hair
Got my blue one yesterday and it is still my favorite iPad. I will never purchase another larger model again. I was out of storage with the 64 gb, and I desperately needed the 128 gb. The one disappointment was still having the 60 hz. Seriously Apple, this was a no brainer and because of that I think they should have called it the iPad Mini 7, not A17 Pro. IMO, without the 120 hz, it isn't a pro model. Good job, Brandon, thanks.
I’m pretty sure the “pro” part in the name refers to the name of the chip, not the iPad model?
@@Naomi-zd3pk You’re correct but the A17 Pro chip is in the iPhone 15 Pro which has 120hz. I believe that’s what he’s referring to.
@@Nodizzle97 Yes.
Hello. Same thing I was thinking
Just got mine and I’m already enjoying it thoroughly. Never had an iPad before today. Didn’t want the Pro, the Air was too big, this was the perfect form factor for me.
I upgraded / traded in my mini 6 yesterday for the iPad mini (A17 Pro) 256 gb, plus cellular and I am not disappointed. I used the mini 6 as my main computer and the A17 Pro Mini will continue to be my main computer for the foreseeable future. The mini is great for trips, tooling about the city, chilling out at a coffee shop etc. I have been running the 18.1 Beta and found no issues, the mini doesn’t get warm so far as the mini 6 did. All in all the A17 Pro Mini I feel will be just right until the next upgrade, or Apple introduces an iFoldable.
Just wondering, why didn’t you choose 11 inch I pad air/ pro? I think you will have a much better experience with them considering if you are using iPad mini as you main computer and also desire portability.
@@deadplex3995Yes - just my thoughts. I‘m using that 11“ iPad Pro and that‘s just the perfect combination of power, portability and usability.
@kamda환인 guys simply tryin to justify his regrettable purchase !! ipadmini doesn't meant to be used as computer whatsoever even those pro ipads barely be used as one as its software locked from running PC apps and not to mention that outdated a17 that almost caused heatgate with previous iPhone as apple still has some of em in their stock so they've decided to put em in these ipads and calling it a day lol
Guys, it is his choice to use the iPad mini as a computer and it’s cheaper than most iPad/laptop, it could still be used as a computer because of the new keyboard it provides, it’s just a little small like if you want to have a portable iPad, this is the choice for you as it is small and provides the same power ( or more ) from the iPhone 15 pro max and plus, why are you guys caring about the LCDs and the OLED, it is a different screen, i know, it is just about the polarizing and the lighting nit, it is just like literally, mostly going to use it inside not outdoors anyway so the mini 7 is actually good as the new AI it provides ( which is the apple intelligence ), so it is good enough to have a iPad mini 7 to be your computer, also having cellular network is actually the best for working like in metros, buses and pretty much everywhere.
@@waleedosman9998 if computer mean simply about web browsing and playing arcade games then why not ??? 😂
Got mine yesterday and I can't stop using it. I think I use it more than my phone now. No regrets downgrading from Ipad pro 11. This thing is so light. Unfortunately, there is still jelly scrolling but only if you really look for it. It doesnt really bother me.
Hi, I currently own an iPad Pro 11 First Gen and I'm 90% certain to get a Mini 7 next month, I'll trade in my Pro 11 for it. Just wondering how you found downgrading from a pro 11, what should I consider? I travel a lot and go on motorcycle road trips often so I think the mini might be perfect for me.
I Am thinking the same downgrade from iPad 11 m2 to this one for portability ? Is it worth it ? Or the performance is also an issue
@@alatorreluis i have had my ipad pro 11 inch for years, and I seldom used it because it was not comfortable for me to use while sitting, standing, or even while lying down in bed. It is also too big for me bring it out to work since I still have to bring my macbook with me. Sorry but ipadOS can’t completely replace macOS. I am not a creative so I only used it for media consumption, playing some mobile games, and as a digital notebook. And because it is too big and slightly heavy, i almost always used my phone for the first two purposes. I had the chance to borrow an M4 ipad pro last week and even though it is slightly lighter than my previous one, it still does not feel good. Since I got my ipad Mini, I’ve been watching videos, writing notes and playing games even while walking around the house. It doesn’t strain my hands and arms even after long usage. Portability is really the only reason I got the new iPad Mini. I tried playing some games like Genshin, ZZZ, WuWa, and Pubg, and it does not disappoint. It is worth the downgrade for my personal use case.
@@5AMMotorcycles it was awesome i can’t stop using this thing. I’ve been watching videos, playing some games, and writing notes all day. It is convenient to use even if you walk around the house a lot since it is really light. I dont think I have picked up my phone that much for the past two days because I use the Mini for facetime and iMessage too. The battery life is awesome. It can last the whole day of continuous usage unless you are gaming ofcourse, even my previous ipad pro does not last that long while gaming. I travel light too. That’s why the ipad pro was so inconvenient for me. If you really do not need the extra screen real estate and the extra power of M chip, i suggest going for the Mini. Also, if you’re coming from a first gen iPad pro, I don’t think you’re actually downgrading in terms of performance. You’re only downgrading on screen size.
@@alatorreluisyou still have a pretty new and really powerful ipad, the new mini isn’t gonna be anywhere near as fast as
From what I’m seeing, it’s not worth the upgrade. i’ll stick to my iPad Mini 6
Smart!! Defo not worth the upgrade from 6. Only people that specifically want Apple AI should. And thats not even available yet.
@@rick_terscale1111 or more storage. Or those who game. Or those who want a less noticeable jelly scrolling effect
It for these who have very old iPad
It’s basically like the AirPods Max update for people who already own AirPods Max.
Not worth at all so disappointing
I had the iPad Mini 2 way back when. I absolutely loved its form factor. I have the M1 Air now and I’m genuinely considering trading it in on the new Mini. I don’t use it anywhere close to its full potential and I feel like I’ll be happier with the Mini.
I am an Apple Addict. I have the mini 6 and the only way I know about "jelly scrolling" is because I've heard so much about it. Otherwise I would have never noticed.
I didn’t have the mini 6 but if you got $200+ from trading it in & used the 6 a lot, upgrading would be a no brainer for me.
I’ve never had an iPad mini, looks like my patience paid off in my case lol.
@@vhamer123 lol yes it did! This is a great one to start with
Same bro. I just ordered one for pick up tomorrow. I’m a huge apple fanboy have had tons of Mac’s iPhones AirPods Apple Watches and iPads though the years. But never an iPad mini. It was on discount with college discount so thought I’d take a look.
Yep! The 6 was my first and it’s my favorite iPad!
Hey man. It'd be a good idea to blur out the serial numbers on the back of the ipads :) some folks could use them potentially to scam people by selling a fake ipad mini with those serial numbers
Also the IMEIs in the scans 5:35
love your videos btw
You wasn’t helping by pointing that out.
Grabbed it while my resell value on my iPad mini 6 was still decent. Solely grabbed in anticipation of Apple Intelligence. Plus I also had a $180 credit from trading in my old iMac years back. So that made the new mini super affordable. Love my iPad Mini. I hope they don’t end of life it ever b/c I’m a long time fan.
I’ve been a fan of iPad mini since gen 1. Been upgrading by skipping a generation until from 5 to 6 because there were lots of upgrade. For now, I’m gonna skip the 7 and wait for the 8. Not enough reasons for me to upgrade.
Don’t know why everyone is whining about how it’s the design as last, this applies to iPhones too. It’s a good design they don’t need to radically change it just to be different
Thank you! I’m not complaining at all about the form factor or the fact that it uses the same shell/body as the last mini. I’m a fan of the shell/body so I don’t need a redial redesign, just for the individual components (screen, speakers, and battery) to improve
Thank you for such a comprehensive video. I received my mini 7 yesterday.
Upgraded from the 2019 5th Gen. Got myself a case, but still not sure if I’ll get a Pencil. Went with the base storage and the darkest colour - not a fan of pastels. Looking forward to trying the AI when it gets released in the UK.
Thanks for the content.
Does the ipad mini 7 support HDR+ and dolby vision? Does it looking good when watching movies or series?
Train it in my iPad Air 4 to get this. It took $215 off. I feel like it was 100% worth it.
Awesome comparison. Definitely on my radar, never owned an Apple tablet before and the size of the 7 is tempting
Just got my first ever iPad mini today. Could be the honeymoon phase but I’m digging this thing already. So easy to just be a couch consumption device when I want to save my phone battery life. Just enough bigger than the phone to make a nice difference
I did pick up iPad mini 7 and it’s funny that your video picks it up clearer colour wise than on the apple website when ordering the iPad mini blue
Woah! I think you’re the first reviewer I have seen that broke Final Cut Pro available on the iPad mini 7. Nice Job!
Thanks for sharing. I’m still deciding. Blessings on your day.
I upgraded to the 7 from the 6 but only because it cost me less than $200 to do so after my student discount and trade in. I don’t really feel any difference from the 6 but I’m still happy I did especially with the extra storage 👍🏼.
Just bought a mini 6. Replaced a very old mini. Now if I could just get the damned Facebook app to work on it. I've done all the things people say to so and still not dice. Running iOS 18.0.1, latest app version. Have changed passwords, reinstalled, restarted, reset, multiple times. Old app on the old iPad still works. New app won't accept password. Thanks Meta.
I wonder why Apple decided to name it by its chip as opposed to the generation?
Likely for consistency with Macs, but Macs include the year and iPads don’t.
Deceptive marketing? People see "Pro" in the title and get excited.
@@Richard.Cabeza it's the opposite, they are literally saying its just the previous mini but with a new chip, ofc laymen wont know but you can ask at the store
@@Richard.Cabeza pro chip without 'pro-motion' !!! wow apple !! we still buy and welcome your products with open arms !!
So is this a iPad mini 7th generation? I am still going to get it but just want some clarity
yes
If it's your first iPad mini then you should get it. If you have the 6th generation then there's not much difference so avoid.
And this year its cheaper and has more RAM and storage, and an upgraded chip.
no, it's a mini 6 with a chip refresh
The person who buys the iPad mini is likely to be the one who has an iPhone and a MacBook. They don't need a big tablet because they have a MacBook. The iPad mini, which is only 7% of Apple tablet sales, is not an important lineup for Apple, and there will be no new iPad mini release for at least two years. Because of this, iPad mini can be discontinued at any time.
Except for the still 60Hz LCD, +35% CPU & GPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, Wifi 6GHz, USB 3.2Gen2 is an overall upgrade. Note: A18pro has better performance than M1, CPU performance is 10% higher than A17pro, and GPU performance is 20% higher.
In other words, the performance of the iPad mini 7 is about 90% of the M1.
Personal opinion: In a year, the iPad Air will be increased by $200 with OLED, and in 2-3 years, the iPad Mini will be increased by 200 dollars with OLED.
I have everything lol
I know this might not make sense to some, but I think giving your old device to a family member is a much better way to get rid of your old device. Yea, you lose a couple hundred dollars, but they will appreciate a device like a mini6 so so much
I am waiting for the OLED display
I want to buy one of them. I’m thinking of buying the 6 because it’s cheaper, I’m also going to buy it refurbed. Is that a valid reason?
Great video! I was curious if the existing Apple Pencil would work or do I have to purchase the new model?
I upgrading to ipad mini 7 . I am also trading in my iPad mini 6 apple giving me 450 I have 256 gb with cellular … can’t wait to get mini 7 this week . I also heard the mini 6 cases fit mini7 same size . I also use my mini iPad as a second cell phone with Google voice works awesome a larger iPhone ..Thanks for your review
There is no diff lol
Im using ipad mini 5 now. Im sceptical, should i buy ipad mini 7 or ipad air 11 M2. Since M2 much more powerful and future proof longer. Or just wait for upcoming Apple event🧐. Thank you for the detail comparison.
Do you think i should exchange my ipad air m1 (2022) for an ipad mini 7?
I just go thr mini 7, I am happy with it, ok no huge changes but double the base storage is huge fir me and its snappy. I managed to get a very good price for my mini 6 so it was a no brainer
Brandon, I'm going to be honest. I was waiting and waiting for the ipad mini 7, but I have now decided to go back to samsung for my tab use case. I'm going to be riding out a samsung galaxy S9 Tab for now. Wayyyyyy bettttterrrr in terms of OS, design, bang for your buck, and microsd card slot -> more bang for your buck. 😊
I went from a pro 2020 to the new mini and it's amazing. I do miss the magic keyboard though.
Excellent review, thank you 👍
You can now set charging to cap at 80% for those of us that do not like to continuously charge our minis up to 100%.
Ipad mini with pro motion, M series chip and amoled display would totally be a killer 😅
Small market
@@TSM-Gandhi could be one of the reason why apple wont do this
I got mine too. Its amazing experience. I moved from iPad 9th. For me it was huge upgrade. Only thing is bothering me 60hz screen refresh 😢
I just want a Ipad Pro in the Mini size
If you want stickers you have to go to a Apple store and ask for them
yep. They're on their way out 😭😭
I work at an Apple Store, we don’t have them lol
Not anymore, at least not in the UK.
The Pencil Pro will not sync with “find my pencil” on my new mini (A17 Pro). All the other functions of the pencil perform normally. The people at the Apple Store went over it with a fine toothed comb and could not figure out what is wrong. They even replaced the pencil and that did not solve the problem. It may be a software problem that could be fixed with a future update. Anyone else have this problem?
I was looking at buying a mini but the lack of Apple Pencil 2 support is making me go with a refurbished Gen 6. It's insane that Apple sells a $120 stylus that stops working with every generation of tablet. $350 vs $620 is a no-brainer for me. Mini 6 it is. If I need Apple intelligence (doubt it), I'll just use my Mac Mini.
OLED or high refresh rates are the only things that would have got me to upgrade my 256GB iPad mini 6. Apple Pencil 2nd generation not being compatible makes the new mini an even harder sell for me.
Trade in & education discount bring it to around $250.
now that's a good deal
Best buy offered me $260 for a trade in of my 64gb mini 6
Here in Europe we never get these good deals. Samsung and Apple have some sweet deals that we never get to take part of.
@@StormyLines U can’t get ed discount at BB though. Apple trade in + ed discount is the better deal.
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I have a 128 gig mini 4. People spent 499.00 for a mini 6 with 64 gig. There was a 150.00 difference between that and 256 gig.
On the new I pad there is a 100.00 difference.
I am going to buy the 256 gig as I plan to have this iPad a long time. My 128 gig mini 4 lasted 9 years. With AI, you don't know how much memory the other apps are going to eat up so you are covered in that regard. Oh and for the people who don't think this tablet is a seller, Amazon in UK sold out of Wi-Fi only versions, then though the UK customers are denied a plug with their purchase!
Would it be worth upgrading from an iPad 9th generation? I usually use my iPad for watching my streaming services and playing games / school work
I got iPad mini 7 and so far I like it. I had £100 knocked off price so it was £400. I never owned iPad before but i don't think nothing wrong with it so far. My last tablet was Samsung S6 lite but iPad seems alot faster and better than that and was about £100 more.
The “jelly scroll” is not due to different refresh rate on the sides of the screen: both are 60 Hz.
Is due to the delay between the far points of each ranges with respect to the closest pixels to the controller, when scrolling.
Or the opposite, depending on which order (far to close or close to far) of refreshing is using the controller, they are two of them one on the vertical side and the other on the horizontal side.
You can see it also in other 60 Hz iPads, depending on how fast is the controller and the screen response.
The Apple Watch Ultra shows also same effect
Upgraded from Mini 5
I just bought this one and I didn’t have one before but this is a good comparison. I have the iPad Pro 12.9 in from 2022 and wanted the mini more for games. I use my pro for creating my thumbnails, school work and watching movies/youtube.
It's good with the minor upgrades, but to have a tablet at this price point and theoretically use it for the next 2 to 3 years and still run on a 60hz display is sort of a dealbreaker for many. That being said, it's still a good-sized tablet.
Fantastic breakdown
I have no iPad Mini at the moment, but still deciding. It's a great device for note taking for my use case and watching videos.
The document scanning also seems appealing.
Honestly, I don't mind the 60Hz.
US: $499 = €460,80
EU/NL: €609 = $659,49 (tax 21% incl.)
...something is off set here.
The US price normally is before tax, hence the difference. Still a difference after adding tax to the US price, but a lot less than it initially seems.
That's not a pencil connector, that's an antenna band. The magnets are in different locations
Is it worth it to change my iPad Pro m2 for this one ? Due to portability or the performance change a lot of? M2 is way better than a17?
ff this comment bruh!
I have the Mini 6 and am thinking of upgrading to the Mini 7. Do you know if cases for the 6 will fit on the 7? It looks as though they have the same exact dimensions, but I didn't want to have to buy a new case for the 7 if possible.
Mini 6 cases will fit mini 7
1:46 and with the Apple Vision Pros don’t forget that
para alguien que no sabe mucho inglés, le entendí perfectamente a su pronunciación. Gracias!
Awesome review!
thanks!
I need an ipad for gaming less than 400$ wich one you recommend
I bought the iPad mini 6 less than a year ago and I think I’m good with it for a while
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0:59 yeah I wonder why they changed the naming of the mini, TG they have iPads starting triple digit gigs rather than double digit especially the 32 that I got in high school, helps with video taking & storing files from now in2 the future
Does it work with the apple pencil 2?
If not, it’s really a shame.. You would have to upgrade to the pencil pro (which is a lot of money and most people don’t need the upgrade) or downgrade to the pencil 1…
Of course everyone should upgrade for sure.
I’m definitely getting the mini 7 and a snap on controller for games.
I had the mini 6. I picked up the mini 7 yesterday. I had the base 64 gig model and wanted more storage. The 7 comes with 128 gig base, double ram, faster processor and all for the same price as the 6, sign me up. Also, i traded my 6 into BestBuy for $260 reducing my out of pocket cost…I figured this value will only get lower so might as well do it now!
Disappointed i had to upgrade to the pencil pro, but i guess i would have bought it eventually.
You must have traded it in a long time ago since I just looked up the trade in value for my iPad mini 6 256 with cellular and they offered $180
Sell your tablets privately. You get a bit more
I traded in my mini 6 for the new mini 17 pro. In blue.I also got $230.for my 6.
So ive seen yours and another review mention it had 8g ram but the only Amazon listing im finding says it has 4, do you think thats just a typo or should i look elsewhere to buy? (For reference target states it has 5?)
@@WebPixies it has 8GB, Geekbench proves it
Soooo, will there be an iPad mini with (A17)? Since Apple put the processor instead of the generation in the name now
What’s the biggest difference between Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular option?
5:17 bros just casually got an unopened iPhone 16 Pro Max to scan like what??
They could've decreased the refresh rate to like 16 Hz, because why not. It's Apple. I wouldn't be shocked at all.
I have the six and it never gets hot.
My daughter uses her for Duolingo and to make movies. She’s 8. I’m thinking to go higher end for her 9th.
Still has jelly scroll just not as bad as mini 6.
you only see it if you go full slow motion with your own eyes WHICH IS NOT POSSIBLE DUDE
@@SirMopy scrolling animation is feels choopy and clunky to use eitherway and jelly issue is a main cause for that !! iPados is presumably optimiused and designed for bigger screen size thus the sizes of apps and icons feel so misplaced in ipadmini
It’s can’t be eliminated due to being an LCD display. I’m surprised they didn’t use OLED as it is cheaper than people think. Samsung put AMOLED on their cheap Samsung Galaxy Tab I think
60hz is the biggest turn off for me, I just can't accept 60hz in 2024 it feels like a joke, 120hz has been the standard for a good few years now. even cheap androids have 120hz, we have gaming monitors pushing 500hz and apple is still releasing devices with 60hz. Such a joke, but not just that, im so accustomed to 120hz that whenever I occasionally use my 12 Pro Max for when im on call for work, it's jarring, how choppy and slow it looks because of 60hz, it's so noticeable going back
What do you use it for thought? The same with iPad lol I've never had one, just borrowed
lucky i waited, just abit longer and they released this. bought it just a day after start selling
3:32 that is the spot that any iPad mini that's going to bend will bend there. Also, I find it coincidentally deceptive to change the name from iPad mini (x) to iPad mini (A17PRO). It gives the impression it's a "Pro" version. All the other upgrades (WiFi, BlueTooth, RAM, SSD, USB-C 10Gb/s, etc). No need for 120hz or OLED, that may come out as a real "Pro" version and with increased pricing. The Mini is a good form factor for me, the 11" is too big for everyday use.
I have an iPadMini 4 running on iPadOS 15.8.3! it is very slow now, it doesn’t get iPadOS updates that much anymore… I’m thinking on upgrading this 9 year old iPad Mini to the new one, but stumped between the new iPad with A14, or this A17Pro with the mini…
Is anyone else holding hope they've got a pro mini coming, or something?
It's just interesting they went with "iPad Mini A17 Pro", rather than "iPad mini 7th generation". Makes it seem like there could be others sitting alongside it...?!
Watching this on my purple mini ❤
Rather than trading your old iPad you can just sell it at a higher price
I just got my iPad mini starlight ❤ I love it so much ❤
So I've got a mini gen 6 with 256gb storage. Do you still think it's worth upgrading? BB will give me $350 credit for my iPad mini.
It looks like you are not convinced about your own question. In that case the answer is NO.
no
256gb iPad,I definitely wouldn’t upgrade, I have the 64GB I’m debating but I’ve still got plenty of memory for what I use mine still so I may not even bother to upgrade
As soon as they include 120hz they can take my money
@@PrestoMoto02 haha you’ll be keeping your money for a while
90hz would have been a decent compromise.
Even the iPhone 16's dont support 120hz thanks to Apple capping it to 80hz. :( That's a bad apple!
get 11inch m4pro then it'll hav enough to take ur money
The eSIM-only is unfortunately a dealbreaker for me, as I use my iPad Mini 6 as a backup tablet and have a data-only SIM in it as my carrier doesn't offer data-only eSIM's (at least not yet). The only alternative is adding another line to my plan.
60 hz on 2024 is crazy 😑
I just bought a new 16 pro max with one TB. So I still have my iPad Pro.
Uograded w Best Buy's $260 trade in offer on the 6. More ram, new battery, warranty and double the storage for $250.
I have not been impressed with the mini 6. Like the size, don’t like the under performance. It wasn’t worth $500.00. I don’t see a compelling reason to flip to the mini 7. Seems to be Apple going through the motions, without major substantive improvements. And, I am an Apple person.
Waiting for a iPad MINI PRO
I know it’s coming in 2026 but i’m going to wait. Im using a iPad MINI 3 😊
HOW??
I still have Mini 4. Still works great. Doesnt support many apps but does what I need it to. I might wait for iPad Mini 8. :)
Is the new iPad a good upgrade for a iPad Air 3?
Spend a little more money and get an iPad Air with an M series chip.
I'd say yes, if you want a smaller form factor. The latest 11" Air is only $100 more than the mini, so that makes more sense if you want to stick with the larger display