Apple has officially announced its latest iPad Mini 2024 in a low-key press release on Tuesday, providing tech enthusiasts with the latest addition to the iPad family. While the announcement was brief, more detailed information about the device’s specs has surfaced thanks to a Geekbench listing.
iPad Mini 2024 Surfaced on Geekbench
The new iPad Mini, listed as iPad 16,2 on Geekbench, scored 2,817 in single-core and 6,982 in multi-core tests, matching the performance of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This makes it one of the most powerful compact tablets on the market. However, it’s worth noting that it features a binned version of the A17 Pro chipset with one less GPU core compared to the iPhone 15 Pro models.
A key highlight of the 7th generation iPad Mini is the inclusion of 8GB of RAM, which appears to be essential for running Apple Intelligence, Apple’s AI-driven features, which will be available with the upcoming iPadOS 18.1 update.
Pricing and Availability
The iPad Mini 2024 starts at RM2,199 / $499 / €599 / £499 for the 128GB Wi-Fi only model, while the cellular version is priced at RM2,899 / $649 / €769 / £649. Pre-orders are already live, with shipments set to begin on October 23.
Pokdepinion: With these impressive specs and the compact form factor, it is sure to appeal to those looking for powerful performance in a small package.
