Apple, one of the major device manufacturers, has launched a
new version of the iPad Mini in India. The tablet features an 8.5-inch OLED
screen and is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chipset. It also includes the new
'Apple Intelligence' features.
Price of the New iPad Mini
The Wi-Fi model of the tablet with 128 GB of storage is
priced at ₹82,900, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular variant is priced at ₹1,00,900.
The new iPad Mini is available with storage options of 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512
GB. It comes in two colors: Starlight and Midnight. Pre-orders for the iPad
Mini will begin on October 28 via the Apple website and the Apple Store app,
with sales commencing on November 6.
Features and Specifications of the New iPad Mini
The tablet sports an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR (2,316 x
1,512 pixels) OLED display, featuring a P3 wide color gamut and a peak brightness
of 1,200 nits. A 'nano-texture' display option is also available to reduce
glare. The device is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chipset, which includes a
7-core GPU with integrated Neural Accelerators in each core. Apple claims that,
compared to the previous version, this model offers up to 4.5 times faster
performance for artificial intelligence (AI) tasks and up to 2.7 times faster
graphics performance. It also introduces a new 'Acoustic Display' system. Apple
has stated that it features specially designed woofers, along with custom
tweeters positioned between the glass and aluminum enclosure. The tablet
utilizes its screen to help generate sound.
The new iPad Mini comes with a 12-megapixel 'Center Stage'
front-facing camera. On the rear, it features a 12-megapixel camera equipped
with a wide sensor. It runs on iPadOS 18 and includes support for Apple
Intelligence features and Siri AI. The new iPad Mini is powered by an 18.9 Wh
lithium-polymer battery that supports 35W wired fast charging. Apple claims
that this battery can provide up to 10 hours of video playback on a single
charge. The tablet measures 195.3 x 132.6 x 5.4 mm and weighs approximately 263
grams.
