Apple iPad Mini 7

iPad 11 is great for basics on a budget, Air suits power users, and mini 7 is ideal for those wanting top speed in a compact form.

Apple iPad Mini 7
Apple iPad Mini 7: Better Than iPad 11, Below the iPad Air M3

The Apple iPad Mini 7 features the A17 Pro chip (same as the iPhone 15 Pro), bringing flagship-level performance to a compact 8.3-inch device. It retains the Liquid Retina display with improved brightness and better colour accuracy.

Product Specifications

Specification Details
Processor Apple A17 Pro
Memory 6GB of RAM
Storage Starts with 128GB Storage
Stylus Supports Apple Pencil Pro and USB C Pencil (Not included)
Display 8.3 inch display
Battery 19.3wH battery
Price Starts at ₹49,900 INR

Based on the specs, with its Apple Pencil support, and portability, the iPad mini 7 is perfect for gaming, multitasking, and on-the-go creativity.

FAQs

How good is the A17 Pro in iPad Mini 7?

In terms of performance, the iPad Mini 7 is same as the flagship 15 Pro series in iPhone. It's highly capable for gaming, multitasking, and creative apps like video editing or drawing. Compared to the previous A15 chip, it offers faster CPU and GPU performance with better efficiency. Overall, it makes the iPad mini 7 one of the most powerful compact tablets available today.

Can it handle games?

The iPad mini 7 with the A17 Pro chip can handle demanding games with ease. It delivers smooth performance, high frame rates, and supports console-level titles like Resident Evil 4 and Genshin Impact. Combined with its compact size and Apple Pencil support, it’s a great choice for gaming on the go.

How good is the battery?

The iPads are known to give phenominal battery life. The iPad mini 7 offers solid battery life, delivering up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback on Wi-Fi, as claimed by Apple. In real-world use, you can expect around 8–10 hours, depending on your screen brightness, multitasking, and gaming intensity. Despite its compact size and powerful A17 Pro chip, it remains efficient thanks to iPadOS optimizations.

Should you save some money and get the iPad 11 or invest more for the iPad Air?

All three iPads are made for separate use cases. If you're on a budget and need a tablet for basic tasks like browsing, video, or note-taking, the iPad 11 is a solid value. The iPad mini 7 offers top-tier performance in a compact size, ideal for gaming, reading, and portability-focused users. On the other hand, the iPad Air delivers a larger display and near-Pro performance, making it better suited for productivity, creative work, and multitasking. While the iPad 11 saves money, the Air is a smarter long-term investment if you need more power. Choose the iPad mini only if you specifically want speed in a smaller, handheld form factor.

Who is this tablet for?

We suggest consumers to not go with the word of influencers who say base variant iPads are very under-powered. For almost 90% of tablet users this iPad is more than sufficient to their needs. The thing with iPads is that their expensive despite having a great processor (competent with laptop processors) are limited by their hardware and operating system. If you still doubt if an iPad can replace a tablet, chances are it is false and here is our explanation for that. The iPad Mini 7 is a bit pricy and if you need something to pair with, there are third party accessories like ESR provide a great value when it comes to cases and pencils.