iPad · Apple Silicon · 2024
iPad mini (A17 Pro, 7th generation)
The pocketable iPad gains the A17 Pro and 8 GB of RAM specifically to run Apple’s on-device AI, plus Apple Pencil Pro support.
First mini to run Apple Intelligence, thanks to the A17 Pro and 8 GB of RAM.
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iPad mini (A17 Pro, 7th generation): key facts
When was the iPad mini (A17 Pro, 7th generation) released?
The iPad mini (A17 Pro, 7th generation) arrived on October 23, 2024.
How much did the iPad mini (A17 Pro, 7th generation) cost?
The iPad mini (A17 Pro, 7th generation) launched at $499 in 2024, about $504 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A17 Pro at 3.78 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 8.3" Liquid Retina, 2266×1488 display.
Why does the iPad mini (A17 Pro, 7th generation) matter?
First mini to run Apple Intelligence, thanks to the A17 Pro and 8 GB of RAM.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A17 Pro · 3.78 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 8.3" Liquid Retina, 2266×1488 |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Weight | 293 g |
| Dimensions | 195.4×134.8×6.3 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS 18 |
| Released | October 23, 2024 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $499 |
How the iPad mini (A17 Pro, 7th generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.78 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 32,800 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $499 in 2024, about $504 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11