The iPad mini (2024, A17 series) is the seventh-generation update to Apple’s pint-sized tablet. Released in 2024, this new iPad mini keeps its ultra-portable form but now features the A17 chip for zippier everyday tasks and a few overdue refinements. It’s still unmistakably “mini,” only a little more grown up—especially with its updated cameras and display tweaks. Four years on from its major redesign, it remains the iPad for anyone who’d rather travel light, whether that’s on a packed train or onto a flight deck.
Key features:
- Release Date: May 2024
- Display: 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2266×1488 px), True Tone, wide colour (P3)
- Processor: Apple A17 chip with 6-core CPU and 6-core GPU
- Rear Camera: 12MP wide camera with Smart HDR 4, 4K video
- Front Camera: 12MP ultra-wide landscape camera with Centre Stage
- Build: Aluminium enclosure with flat-edge design and Touch ID on top button
- Operating System: Ships with iPadOS 17.5
Who is this for?
The iPad mini (2024, A17 series) is designed for anyone who values maximum portability with minimum fuss. Travellers, commuters, students, and even professionals who need a digital notebook in their glove box—this is your companion. Its small footprint makes it an easy pick for one-handed use or as a dedicated device for reading, annotating, or even cockpit navigation (yes, pilots, we’re looking at you). If you’re after a bigger screen or want extras like a keyboard connector, the iPad Air or iPad Pro might feel like a better fit. Otherwise, the mini is for those who like their tech smart, simple, and actually small enough to fit in pretty much any bag.
Pros & Cons:
| Pros |
Cons |
| Pocket-friendly size—ideal for travel, reading, and one-handed use. |
Screen still on the small side for multitasking compared to larger iPads. |
| A17 chip makes everything feel smoother, from streaming to sketching. |
No Smart Connector for using Apple’s keyboard accessories. |
| Landscape front camera finally makes video calls less awkward. |
Limited upgrade if you’re coming from the 2021 mini—changes are mostly under the hood. |
Why refurbished?
Choosing a refurbished iPad mini (2024, A17 series) keeps great tech in service for longer and does the planet a small (but mighty) favour. Every pre-owned device is tested and checked to meet Back Market’s quality standards, so you can rely on performance and usability from day one. Learn more about our quality standards.
iPad mini 7 (2024, A17 series)
- Brightness
- 500 nits brightness
- Width
- 13.48 cm
- Speakers
- Stereo speakers (landscape)
- Resolution
- 2266 x 1488
- True Tone
- Yes
- Apple Pen Compatible
- Compatible with Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
- Manufacturer Ref
- A2993
- Colour
- Space Gray
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Model
- iPad mini
- Year of Release
- 2024
- Processor
- Apple A17 Pro
- Storage (GB)
- 128 GB
- Wi-Fi technology
- Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax
- Connector
- USB Type-C
- Touch ID
- Yes
- Rear camera definition
- 12 megapixels
- Network
- Wi-Fi
- Display Glass
- Standard display
- Carrier compatibility
- Without SIM Port
- Face ID
- No
- Minimum system requirements (Windows)
- Windows 10
- OS
- iPadOS
- Screen type
- Liquid Retina display
- Screen size (in)
- 8.3
- Depth
- 0.63 cm
- Weight
- 293 g
- Front camera definition
- 12 megapixels
- Height
- 19.54 cm
- Brand
- Apple
- Pixel density
- 326ppp
- Generation
- 7th gen
- Memory (GB)
- 8 GB
- Headphones connectivity
- USB Type-C
- SIM format
- Not applicable
- Minimum system requirements (Mac)
- macOS High Sierra 10.13
- Maximum Operating System supported
- iPadOS 18
- Video recording
- 1080p 30 FPS
- Series
- iPad mini
- Pro-Motion
- No
- Compatible with latest Update
- Yes
- LiDAR scanner
- No
- Generation number
- 7