Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Display
8.3-inch Liquid Retina display
2266-by-1488 resolution at 326 ppi, 500 nits brightness, P3 color, and True Tone are listed
Chipset
A17 Pro chip is listed
6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine are listed
Camera System
12MP Wide rear camera and 12MP Center Stage front camera are listed
Smart HDR 4, 4K rear video, and 1080p front video are listed
Power
Built-in 19.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery is listed
Up to 10 hours of web or video use on Wi‑Fi is listed, and up to 9 hours on cellular data for cellular models
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 are listed for all models
Wi‑Fi + Cellular models list 5G, Gigabit LTE, GPS/GNSS, and eSIM-only support
Storage and Model Set
128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities are listed
Model numbers A2993, A2995, and A2996 are listed, with A2996 noted as China mainland only
Model and Product Details
- Brand / Product: Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- Model identifiers: A2993 / A2995 / A2996
- Release date: 2024-10-23
- Availability note: Pre-orders started 2024-10-15; customer and in-store availability started 2024-10-23.
- Operating system: iPadOS 18
- Market note: A2996 is listed as China mainland only.
Technical Specifications
The records describe a compact iPad mini with a Liquid Retina display, Apple A17 Pro silicon, and Touch ID built into the top button. Storage is listed in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB options, while finishes are listed as blue, purple, starlight, and space gray.
- Display: 8.3-inch Liquid Retina, 2266-by-1488, 326 ppi, 500 nits, P3, True Tone, fully laminated, antireflective coating.
- Chip: A17 Pro with 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine.
- Security: Touch ID is listed in the top button.
Connectivity and Requirements
Wi‑Fi 6E with 2x2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3 are listed for all models. The Wi‑Fi + Cellular versions add 5G sub‑6 GHz, Gigabit LTE, GPS/GNSS, cellular service, and eSIM support with no nano-SIM tray.
- Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6E, simultaneous dual band, Bluetooth 5.3.
- Cellular: 5G and Gigabit LTE on Wi‑Fi + Cellular models.
- SIM: eSIM only.
Platform Features
Apple Intelligence support is listed in the source bundle, alongside iPadOS 18 and Apple Pencil Pro compatibility. The records also list Apple Pencil (USB‑C), magnetic attachment, charging, and storage for Apple Pencil Pro.
- Apple Intelligence: Listed as supported.
- Apple Pencil: Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB‑C) are listed.
- Ports: USB‑C with charging, DisplayPort, and USB 3 up to 10Gb/s are listed.
Design and Dimensions
The provided records list an aluminum enclosure with recycled material content. Exact dimensions and weight are not stated in the source text excerpt used here, so they are omitted rather than inferred.
- Materials: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure is listed.
- Buttons and connectors: Volume buttons, front camera, rear camera, flash, USB‑C connector, and magnetic connector for Apple Pencil are listed.
- Finish options: Blue, purple, starlight, and space gray are listed.
In the Box
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter)
- 20W USB‑C Power Adapter
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) - Summary
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) is a 2024 tablet identified by model numbers A2993, A2995, and A2996. The source records list an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, A17 Pro chip, 12MP rear and front cameras, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB‑C, Touch ID, and iPadOS 18. US launch pricing starts at US$499 for Wi‑Fi and US$649 for Wi‑Fi + Cellular, with education pricing from US$449.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$499 |