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Brand	Apple
Model Name	iPad mini
Memory Storage Capacity	128 GB
Screen Size	8.3 Inches
Display Resolution Maximum	2266x1488 Pixels

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WHY IPAD MINI — The full iPad experience in an ultraportable design. Featuring Apple Intelligence.* With an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display,* ultrafast A17 Pro chip, 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, USB-C connectivity, superfast Wi-Fi 6E, and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro.* Take notes, mark up documents, and edit photos and videos.
BUILT FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE—Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data—not even Apple.*
8.3-INCH LIQUID RETINA DISPLAY — The gorgeous Liquid Retina display features advanced technologies like P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity, which make everything look stunning.*
PERFORMANCE AND STORAGE — The A17 Pro chip delivers powerful performance and ultrafast graphics. And with all-day battery life, iPad mini is always ready for any task or project.* Storage starting at 128GB for all your apps, music, movies, and more.*
IPADOS + APPS — iPadOS makes iPad more productive, intuitive, and versatile. With iPadOS, run multiple apps at once, use Apple Pencil to write in any text field with Scribble, and edit and share photos. iPad mini comes with essential apps like Safari, Messages, and Keynote, with over a million more apps available on the App Store.
APPLE PENCIL AND SMART FOLIO — Apple Pencil Pro transforms iPad mini into an immersive drawing canvas and the world’s best note‑taking device. Apple Pencil (USB-C) is also compatible with iPad mini. To protect your iPad mini and easily prop it up, you can use the slim Smart Folio covers, available in four colors.*
ADVANCED CAMERAS — iPad mini features a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera that supports Center Stage for videoconferencing and selfies. The 12MP Wide back camera with True Tone flash is perfect for document scanning and capturing photos and 4K videos.

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PRICE	-5% $474.00 List Price: $499.00	-6% $943.50 List Price: $999.00	-7% $559.00 List Price: $599.00	-14% $299.99 List Price: $349.00
RATINGS	4.7 (3,130)	4.7 (483)	4.8 (425)	4.7 (24,800)
DISPLAY	8.3-inch Liquid Retina displaywith P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity	11-inch Ultra Retina XDR display with ProMotion, P3 wide color, antireflective coating, and True Tone	11-inch Liquid Retina displaywith P3 wide color, True Tone, and antireflective coating	11-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone
SECURE AUTHENTICATION	Touch ID	Face ID	Touch ID	Touch ID
CHIP	A17 Pro chip	Apple M5 chip	Apple M4 chip	Apple A16 chip
APPLE INTELLIGENCE
CAMERA	12MP Center Stage front camera & 12MP Wide back camera	Landscape 12MP Center Stage front camera & 12MP Wide back camera, TrueDepth camera system	Landscape 12MP Center Stage front camera & 12MP Wide back camerah	Landscape 12MP Center Stage front camera & 12MP Wide back camera
VIDEO	4K video recording	4K video recording, ProRes	4K video recording	4K video recording
APPLE PENCIL COMPATIBILITY	Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)	Works with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)	Works with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C)	Works with Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil (1st generation)
SMART KEYBOARD COMPATIBILITY	Supports Bluetooth keyboards	Supports Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro	Supports Magic Keyboard for iPad Air	Supports Magic Keyboard Folio
CONNECTOR	USB-C connector	USB-C connector with support for Thunderbolt / USB 4	USB-C connector	USB-C connector

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Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro)

Finish	Blue Purple Starlight Space Gray
Capacity	128GB 256GB 512GB
Size and Weight	Length: 0.63cm Height: 19.54cm Width: 13.48cm
In the Box	iPad mini USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter) 20W USB-C Power Adapter
Display	Liquid Retina display LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 2266-by-1488 resolution at 326 ppi Wide color (P3) True Tone Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Fully laminated Antireflective coating 500 nits brightness Supports Apple Pencil Pro Supports Apple Pencil (USB‑C) Apple Pencil hover The iPad mini display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 8.3 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
Chip	A17 Pro chip 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 5-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine
*Apple Intelligence**	Built into your iPad, Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.
Camera	12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture Digital zoom up to 5x Five‑element lens True Tone flash Autofocus with Focus Pixels Panorama (up to 63MP) Smart HDR 4 Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Advanced red-eye correction Photo geotagging Auto image stabilization Burst mode Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

Video Recording	4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps True Tone flash Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps Time‑lapse video with stabilization Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Playback zoom Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
Front Camera	12MP Ultra Wide front camera ƒ/2.4 aperture Smart HDR 4 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps Time‑lapse video with stabilization Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos Lens correction Retina Flash with True Tone Auto image stabilization Burst mode
*Video Calling**	FaceTime video Center Stage iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi‑Fi or cellular
*Audio Calling**	FaceTime audio iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi‑Fi or cellular
Speakers	Landscape stereo speakers
*Microphones	Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording
**Cellular and Wireless	All models Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO4 Simultaneous dual band Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi + Cellular models 5G (sub‑6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
**Location	All models Digital compass Wi-Fi iBeacon microlocation Wi-Fi + Cellular models GPS/GNSS Cellular
**Sensors	Touch ID Three-axis gyro Accelerometer Barometer Ambient light sensor
**Touch ID	Unlock iPad Secure personal data within apps Make purchases from the iTunes Store, the App Store, and Apple Books

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Product Dimensions	‎5.3 x 7.69 x 0.25 inches
Item Weight	‎10.4 ounces
Manufacturer	‎Apple
ASIN	‎B0DK3YLRM8
Item model number	‎MXN93LL/A
Batteries	‎1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Date First Available	‎October 15, 2024

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Customers find this iPad mini to be an exceptional device with a stunning 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display and responsive performance. They appreciate its portability, noting it fits even in small purses and is handy for traveling, while also praising its excellent battery life that lasts up to two days. Customers find the device easy to use and set up, and consider it worth the price.

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191 customers mention quality, 182 positive, 9 negative

Customers praise the iPad mini's quality, describing it as a great little device.

Great product,easier to use than phone for shopping and YouTube etc. great price on Black Friday. Fast processor, very happy with buy.Read more

Great iPad! Just the right size for my use case. The iPad Air 5th generation that I had before was great, but too big.Read more

We probably don't need another review of this great device, but it is a great device....Read more

Good product everything is good I bought 256 gb wifi but, this tablet should be 120hz..Read more

172 customers mention size, 155 positive, 17 negative

Customers appreciate the iPad mini's size, describing it as an excellent small form factor that's perfect for travel and easy to handle.

Perfect size! Everything about this IPad mini works flawlessly. I like it. Not heavy or bulky when you get them 10 inch ones....Read more

Love the new iPad 7 mini. It is everything you want in a mini. I love the size and quality of the mini, it’s so portable; toss it into your purse/...Read more

...Its compact and portable just what I need it definitely is a big help for me at work and The sound on it was better than I expected Buy it now.Read more

I love it! It’s a great size, it works just how I needed! Battery life is great, it’s functional!Read more

170 customers mention performance, 136 positive, 34 negative

Customers are satisfied with the tablet's performance, noting that it works fast and operates smoothly, with one customer specifically mentioning its responsiveness.

The new iPad Mini with the A17 Pro chip is fast, lightweight, and has a stunning 8.3-inch display, perfect for gaming, streaming, and note-taking on...Read more

Works great. Perfect size to carry with me.Read more

...Overall, this iPad offers a superb blend of portability and performance, making it a top choice for those seeking versatility in a compact device.Read more

The iPad didn’t work. I tried charging it when it didn’t come on. It still wouldn’t work. I had to return the iPad....Read more

86 customers mention portability, 86 positive, 0 negative

Customers appreciate the iPad mini's portability, noting that it fits even in small purses and can be carried everywhere.

...tablet with practically no competition in its class when it comes to portable and os, Apple could’ve included better specs but you take what you get...Read more

...The iPad Mini 7 is an excellent blend of power and portability, offering a unique combination of versatility and convenience....Read more

...It is light and easy to carry, big enough to see the screen, and small enough not become a nuisance....Read more

...love the fact it's so easy to hold in my hands, very light and easy to carry around. A lot more viewing area than my phone too which is great....Read more

84 customers mention battery life, 59 positive, 25 negative

Customers find the tablet's battery life excellent, with one customer reporting it lasts up to 2 days, though some find it unsatisfactory.

...that was 9 years old the screen quality, durability, functionality, battery life,and the gaming capabilities are all better than the old iPad and it...Read more

...I also love the all-day battery life — it truly lasts throughout my busiest days without needing a charge....Read more

All day battery life. Phooey! Lasts me about 2-3 hours just doing NYT puzzles. Disappointing....Read more

...is the happy medium she needed: Good and manageable screen size, good battery life, performant, dead-simple to use esp. for veteran iPhone owners....Read more

72 customers mention value for money, 60 positive, 12 negative

Customers find the tablet worth the price, describing it as a great buy and upgrade.

Love this Amazon fulfilled mini iPad, thanks Amazon for the great priceas well and quickly getting it to me!Read more

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Great purchase! My daughter loves it!Read more

61 customers mention screen quality, 56 positive, 5 negative

Customers praise the iPad mini's stunning 8.3-Inch Liquid Retina Display, noting its sharp visuals and clarity.

...Good battery life. The screen quality is great and the colors are vibrant. Touch screen is sensitive but not too sensitive. Response is quick....Read more

Had a previous iPad mini that was 9 years old the screen quality, durability, functionality, battery life,and the gaming capabilities are all better...Read more

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...in its ease of use, the quality of its materials, battery life, its display and how well it performs every time you pick it up.Read more

56 customers mention ease of use, 47 positive, 9 negative

Customers find the iPad mini easy to use and set up, with one customer noting it's more convenient than larger models and another mentioning it's simple to handle with one hand.

...Secure and easy to use with fingerprint recognition tech. Prefer this over any phone ever....Read more

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...Sooo easy to set up using my iPhone. Good value for the money. I put a glass screen protector on it to keep it from getting scratched.Read more

Upgraded from iPad 10th generation. Fast, convenient and very useful. The size is perfectly fits my needs.Read more

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Ipad Mini is Great learning Tool
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2025
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I love iPads. I’ve had one ever since they came out because of the ease of use, good connection, and speed. The battery life makes it a good value. So this smaller version was purchased as a Christmas present for my 10-year-old daughter. She uses my old iPhone 7 to play games and text. So with all my experiences with Ipads, I'm confident the mini will be the same great quality with the same durability, clear screen and ease of viewing pages as the bigger Ipad. I like the way it looks, because it’s smaller, lighter, can easily fit in ny purse. I might have to get one for myself as well. I'm not ready to allow her to have a phone connected for calls. She can engage in learning apps for school and feel like it's her own device that we still keep at home without the worry of her losing it. I hate seeing kids constantly glued to their devices. So I know time management, self control, discipline, and many conversations about how to use it for education are going to be a part of the our learning process. Plus it’s going to be a good punishment reminder if rules aren’t followed. I will be buying a good screen protector and case to insure a lasting durable product.
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On The Go Gadget!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2026
Style: WiFiSize: 128GBColor: StarlightConfiguration: Without AppleCare+
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I have my share of apple products. I needed something I could toss in my purse that is smaller/lighter than an ipad pro but larger than iphone max. This little mini pro did not disappoint. Good battery life. The screen quality is great and the colors are vibrant. Touch screen is sensitive but not too sensitive. Response is quick. Brand new condition which is what I ordered. Setup as expected, was quick and painless. Charging is quick. Great little on the go gadget. Would recommend.
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PERFECT. SHOWSTOPPER.
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2025
Style: WiFiSize: 128GBColor: StarlightConfiguration: Without AppleCare+
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I wrote my revew on this tablet.
1. Firstly, the value for your money is great. If you are used to big screens, this tablet may seem a bit small, but it is non-crammed and perfect for transportation.
Secondly, The compatability is awesome with many apps, not only because it is apple, but because the specs are very fast and smooth.
Thirdly, the wifi is AWESOME. My wifi has been excelent during my use of this tablet. Beautiful.
4. Now, don’t get me started on the looks. This tablet is beautiful. The starlight color is a beautiful, star white, and reminds me of pearls and stars, like the name describes. The camera is not too big, but works perfectly, and the front camera has awesome capabilities, while blending in with the screen. The screen’s brightness is bright like the sun, and I usually keep it down, but it is very helpful for outside work. If you purchase a matching pencil, it fits perfectly on the top and looks sleek and stays on.
In conclusion, this tablet is perfect for multitasking and transporting, while holding all the capabilities as one of their bigger models.
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All the reasons I think the iPad Mini is a great device for reading
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2025
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I got an iPad Mini to replace my Kindle Colorsoft for reading and it has been awesome. I was worried at first because I always enjoyed reading on an e-ink display and have used a Kindle since 2021. It did take me a week or so to adjust to the LCD screen on the iPad but now I don't notice it at all and it is well worth the switch to me. I made a list of pros because I wanted to be sure the money I was spending on an iPad was worth it. Here's my list broken into two parts - the first is specific to the iPad Mini and the second is based on the Kindle iOS app vs reading on a Kindle device.
iPad Mini Pros
-Font is crystal clear and sharp with no ghosting
-Better auto-brightness (I never have to fiddle with the brightness! I hated this on the Kindle!)
-Auto-warmth (I set mine to sundown to sunrise)
-Integrated Audible control (can control via the Control Panel or in the Kindle app, and can access Audible app)
-Integrated music control (don't have to pick up my phone every time I want to set/control background music)
-Great for reading manga (images are clear and you can turn the iPad sideways to show 2 pages at once)
-Maps are a lot easier to see and you can zoom in on them
-Device is more responsive overall (faster page turning, faster highlighting, faster loading times)
-The ability to access other apps (I use OneNote and Notes when I read, nice to have Goodreads too)
-Aluminum backing is durable and easy to clean with fun color options
-Very comfortable to hold in your hand and feels premium
-The lock button is on the top rather than on the bottom of the device
-More customization for lock screen and home screen (can incorporate character art, quotes, book covers, etc.)
Kindle iOS App Pros (these functions are not available on the Kindle devices)
-Continuous scroll option
-Page turn animations
-You can customize the information that shows when you tap bottom left of page
-You can show a reading progress bar on the lock screen (I prefer a progress bar to a percentage)
-"Search in book" function (can highlight a word and search the book rather than using Search function)
-"Search on web" function (helpful to me when there's a word I want a visual of, such as a castle "crenulation")
-Can view your reading streaks and challenges
**UPDATE: AI has now been integrated into the books. You can use the "Ask" function to search for anything you want and the AI program will only search from the pages you have read to give you an answer. This is seriously game changing for me. I never have to go back and search for a character name, place or thing or look through my highlights. I can just use the AI function and will get a much more comprehensive and time efficient answer.**
The things I miss from the Kindle is the always-on display that shows the cover of the book, the ability to import custom fonts, the ability to bold the font (idk why this isn't a thing on the Kindle app), and the longer battery life.
The battery life on the iPad Mini is the only con I have, but it isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I read about 1-2 hours a day and can get 4-5 days out of the battery before I have to charge it if I'm only reading. If I use the iPad for other content like watching videos in addition to reading, I get 2-3 days of battery life. I don't mind charging it because I have a charger always out and ready to go and it charges quickly so it doesn't impact my experience much.
Overall, I'm glad I tried the iPad Mini and don't plan on going back to a Kindle device. I'm hoping Apple continues to update the iPad Minis with features like the always-on display and OLED screens.
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All the reasons I think the iPad Mini is a great device for reading
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2025
Style: WiFiSize: 128GBColor: StarlightConfiguration: Without AppleCare+
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I got an iPad Mini to replace my Kindle Colorsoft for reading and it has been awesome. I was worried at first because I always enjoyed reading on an e-ink display and have used a Kindle since 2021. It did take me a week or so to adjust to the LCD screen on the iPad but now I don't notice it at all and it is well worth the switch to me. I made a list of pros because I wanted to be sure the money I was spending on an iPad was worth it. Here's my list broken into two parts - the first is specific to the iPad Mini and the second is based on the Kindle iOS app vs reading on a Kindle device.
iPad Mini Pros
-Font is crystal clear and sharp with no ghosting
-Better auto-brightness (I never have to fiddle with the brightness! I hated this on the Kindle!)
-Auto-warmth (I set mine to sundown to sunrise)
-Integrated Audible control (can control via the Control Panel or in the Kindle app, and can access Audible app)
-Integrated music control (don't have to pick up my phone every time I want to set/control background music)
-Great for reading manga (images are clear and you can turn the iPad sideways to show 2 pages at once)
-Maps are a lot easier to see and you can zoom in on them
-Device is more responsive overall (faster page turning, faster highlighting, faster loading times)
-The ability to access other apps (I use OneNote and Notes when I read, nice to have Goodreads too)
-Aluminum backing is durable and easy to clean with fun color options
-Very comfortable to hold in your hand and feels premium
-The lock button is on the top rather than on the bottom of the device
-More customization for lock screen and home screen (can incorporate character art, quotes, book covers, etc.)
Kindle iOS App Pros (these functions are not available on the Kindle devices)
-Continuous scroll option
-Page turn animations
-You can customize the information that shows when you tap bottom left of page
-You can show a reading progress bar on the lock screen (I prefer a progress bar to a percentage)
-"Search in book" function (can highlight a word and search the book rather than using Search function)
-"Search on web" function (helpful to me when there's a word I want a visual of, such as a castle "crenulation")
-Can view your reading streaks and challenges
**UPDATE: AI has now been integrated into the books. You can use the "Ask" function to search for anything you want and the AI program will only search from the pages you have read to give you an answer. This is seriously game changing for me. I never have to go back and search for a character name, place or thing or look through my highlights. I can just use the AI function and will get a much more comprehensive and time efficient answer.**
The things I miss from the Kindle is the always-on display that shows the cover of the book, the ability to import custom fonts, the ability to bold the font (idk why this isn't a thing on the Kindle app), and the longer battery life.
The battery life on the iPad Mini is the only con I have, but it isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I read about 1-2 hours a day and can get 4-5 days out of the battery before I have to charge it if I'm only reading. If I use the iPad for other content like watching videos in addition to reading, I get 2-3 days of battery life. I don't mind charging it because I have a charger always out and ready to go and it charges quickly so it doesn't impact my experience much.
Overall, I'm glad I tried the iPad Mini and don't plan on going back to a Kindle device. I'm hoping Apple continues to update the iPad Minis with features like the always-on display and OLED screens.
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Natanya B.
The iPad Mini 7 is a Pocketable Powerhouse!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2025
Style: WiFiSize: 128GBColor: PurpleConfiguration: Without AppleCare+
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I have been using this iPad for over a week now and everything from the compact size, the beautiful screen quality to the performance has been an amazing experience. I am a hardcore gamer and part time editor so I purchased this tablet mainly for that reason.
I was able to run PUBG mobile, Football Manager touch and Delta Force Mobile all on the highest settings available without any lags or stutters. It’s a 60fps panel it would’ve been nice to have at-least 90fps but the performance is more than enough for the average gamer or even hardcore like myself, you’re not losing out on much the A17 pro chip is more than powerful enough to run all the demanding titles at 60fps or 30 including triple A games.
I’ve been able to run DaVinci Resolve’s tablet version, Adobe PDF and even iMovie ( which is came pre installed ) all without hiccups and I’m sure other editing apps can run without an issue on this iPad too. The battery life is also very good, on a full charge I was able to game intensely at max brightness for 3-4hr and still had 50-60% at the end to listen music and watch videos on YouTube.
The charging speed isn’t even bad either in little under 2hrs it’s fully charged, which is fairly alright with me.
I can confidently say it’s everything I ever needed in a tablet and more, it’s a powerful little beast that’ll certain serve me for the years to come, I’d consider it value for my money 1000% the best investment I’ve made it’s a no brainer.
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Natanya B.
The iPad Mini 7 is a Pocketable Powerhouse!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2025
Style: WiFiSize: 128GBColor: PurpleConfiguration: Without AppleCare+
Verified Purchase
I have been using this iPad for over a week now and everything from the compact size, the beautiful screen quality to the performance has been an amazing experience. I am a hardcore gamer and part time editor so I purchased this tablet mainly for that reason.
I was able to run PUBG mobile, Football Manager touch and Delta Force Mobile all on the highest settings available without any lags or stutters. It’s a 60fps panel it would’ve been nice to have at-least 90fps but the performance is more than enough for the average gamer or even hardcore like myself, you’re not losing out on much the A17 pro chip is more than powerful enough to run all the demanding titles at 60fps or 30 including triple A games.
I’ve been able to run DaVinci Resolve’s tablet version, Adobe PDF and even iMovie ( which is came pre installed ) all without hiccups and I’m sure other editing apps can run without an issue on this iPad too. The battery life is also very good, on a full charge I was able to game intensely at max brightness for 3-4hr and still had 50-60% at the end to listen music and watch videos on YouTube.
The charging speed isn’t even bad either in little under 2hrs it’s fully charged, which is fairly alright with me.
I can confidently say it’s everything I ever needed in a tablet and more, it’s a powerful little beast that’ll certain serve me for the years to come, I’d consider it value for my money 1000% the best investment I’ve made it’s a no brainer.
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Nice size, but not bright enough to see 6 ft. Away
For me best one yet!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
Style: WiFiSize: 128GBColor: StarlightConfiguration: Without AppleCare+
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Very nice, perfect size, easy to set up,
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MommyHuggin
Another Quality Apple Product
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2026
Style: WiFiSize: 256GBColor: PurpleConfiguration: Without AppleCare+
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This iPad works great. Just know that it doesn't have a button like the other iPads have. For me, I didn't like it much in the beginning but googled enough videos to learn how to use it. I find that it is not convenient. Still, I like this iPad. The charge seems to last a long time, it came in great condition. Screen quality is what you expect from Apple. I do not play games on it.
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Kindle Customer
Actual good tech
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2026
Style: WiFiSize: 128GBColor: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+
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Very good product, specially for being newer apple tech. I will say if possible, see it in person first, it was smaller then even I thought it would be. Awesome for quick notes, mini tv. Great for when flying. Best replacement for kindle as well.
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