The differences between the Apple iPad Mini 7 (2024) and the Apple iPad Mini 6 (2021)
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- Small 8.3-inch size for on the go.
- More powerful A17 Pro processor for gaming and demanding apps.
- Sharp and colorful screen for watching movies.
- Download more apps and larger files thanks to more storage.
- Small 8.3-inch size for on the go.
- Less quick A15 Bionic chip for apps and light games.
- Sharp and colorful screen for watching movies.
- Download less apps and files due to less storage.
iPad Mini 7 (2024) vs iPad Mini 6 (2021)
| iPad Mini 7 (2024) | iPad Mini 6 (2021) | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS-LCD (2266x1488 pixels) | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS-LCD (2266x1488 pixels) |
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A15 Bionic |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB | 64GB, 256GB |
| Internet connection | WiFi only, WiFi and 5G | WiFi only, WiFi and 5G |
| Colors | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, and White Gold | Space Gray, Pink, Purple, White Gold |
| Compatibility with accessories | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil with USB-C | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
Design
iPad Mini 7 (2024): download many apps thanks to more storage
Just like its predecessor, the iPad Mini 7 is the smallest iPad with an 8.3-inch screen. There's a new 12-megapixel wide-angle camera on the back. You can also take photos of tall buildings this way, for example. Thanks to the anti-glare screen, you won't be bothered by reflections from the sun. The iPad Mini 7 has a new, blue color. The other colors you can choose from are Space Gray, White Gold, and Purple. You can also download more apps with 128, 256, and 512GB of storage.
iPad Mini 6 (2021): download fewer apps due to less storage
Thanks to its small 8.3-inch size, you can easily take the Apple iPad Mini 6 (2021) anywhere. The iPad Mini 6 is available in the colors Space Gray, White Gold, Purple, and Pink. With 64GB, your storage fills up quickly with a few apps and files. With 256GB of storage, you'll have to delete apps after a year of 2. Just like the iPad Mini 7, this predecessor also has models with WiFi and 5G. With 5G, you can stay online anywhere.
Processor
iPad Mini 7 (2024): more powerful A17 Pro chip
With the new and powerful A17 Pro processor, the Apple iPad Mini 7 is 30% faster than its predecessor. This way, you can smoothly play games and use demanding apps. With the new iPadOS 18 operating system, you can personalize your iPad with widgets, have more functions with your Apple Pencil Pro, and can adjust the Control Center. Thanks to the faster WiFi 6E internet connection, you can download files even faster, game more smoothly, and stream movies faster.
iPad Mini 6 (2021): slower A15 Bionic chip
The Apple iPad Mini 6 has an A15 Bionic processor with a good speed. This way, you can smoothly use apps and lighter games like Candy Crush without slowing down. You can't use it for more demanding games. Choose the iPad Mini 7 with a more powerful processor for this. The 2021 model has the older iPadOS 17 operating system. This means you can't personalize your iPad Mini 6 as much and don't have widgets on the home screen with your apps, for example.
Accessories
A charger isn't included with your Apple iPad Mini 7. Order a 20W charger with it to fast charge it right away. With the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil with USB-C, you can make accurate sketches and notes. The iPad Mini 6 only supports the Apple Pencil (2nd generation). Protect your iPad Mini from scratches and dirt with a tablet cover. A book case protects the front and back. With the front flap, you can place it down as a stand and comfortably watch movies.
Conclusion
Thanks to the more powerful A17 Pro chip, the iPad Mini 7 (2024) is a better model than the iPad Mini 6 (2021) with an A15 Bionic chip. With the iPad Mini 7, you can choose from a higher storage so you can download more apps and store larger files. Thanks to the new iPadOS 18 operating system, you can personalize your iPad Mini 7 with widgets.
