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.
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) was released in 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 are the iPad mini (A17 Pro, 7th generation)’s specs?
The iPad mini (A17 Pro, 7th generation) used a Apple A17 Pro running at 3.78 GHz, with 8 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. It ran iPadOS 18.
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).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
It’s arguably the most powerful device-per-square-inch Apple sells.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25