iPad Mini 6th Generation vs iPad Mini 7th Generation

iPad Mini 6th Generation
iPad Mini 7th Generation
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The iPad Mini 7th Generation wins due to its A17 Pro chip and 128GB base storage versus the discontinued Mini 6's A15 Bionic and 4GB RAM. Both share the 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and $499 MSRP. The Mini 7 also supports Apple Pencil Pro while the Mini 6 is limited to the 2nd-generation Pencil.

Winner: iPad Mini 7th Generation

iPad Mini 6th Generation: 6/10

iPad Mini 7th Generation: 8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Mini 6th GenerationiPad Mini 7th Generation
display8.3-inch Liquid Retina8.3-inch Liquid Retina
chipA15 BionicA17 Pro
ram4GB
pencil_supportApple Pencil (2nd generation)Apple Pencil Pro

iPad Mini 6th Generation

What works

  • A15 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU (per Apple specs)
  • USB-C port for connectivity
  • Touch ID in power button

What doesn't

  • Discontinued status limits new availability
  • Only 4GB RAM

iPad Mini 7th Generation

What works

  • A17 Pro chip for improved performance
  • 128GB starting storage
  • Apple Pencil Pro support

What doesn't

  • Same 8.3-inch display size as predecessor
  • Current MSRP same as prior model

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Mini 7th Generation.

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