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The iPad mini is down to $499, possibly for the last time ever

If you’ve been delaying getting a new tablet because of Apple’s recent price hikes, Prime Day is the best time to take the leap.

Quang Huy Devices and Digital Infrastructure Editor
The iPad mini is down to $499, possibly for the last time ever

If you’ve been delaying getting a new tablet because of Apple’s recent price hikes, Prime Day is the best time to take the leap. Apple’s iPad mini with an A17 Pro chip is on sale for $499 right now, a savings of $100 off its MSRP and bringing it back to its original price before the RAM surge.

What happened

Apple’s iPad mini with an A17 Pro chip is on sale for $499 right now, a savings of $100 off its MSRP and bringing it back to its original price before the RAM surge.

Where the sources line up

The iPad mini brings you everything you want from an iPad just in a smaller size that actually fits in one hand, your purse, or a jacket pocket. It’s light enough to use for reading, comfortable enough to carry with you on a trip, and perfectly capable of handling a wide range of tasks. Do you need to send an email, stream a movie, or take on an unexpected work call — done. The 8. 3-inch Liquid Retina display looks sharp and vibrant, and the A17 Pro chip keeps everything running fast and smooth. The iPad supports iOS 27 with the new Siri AI, all-day battery, a 12MP front camera with Center Stage, and Wi-Fi 6E as well.

Practical impact for readers

You may have read rumors that a new model is on the way with a bunch of upgrades, including an OLED ProMotion display, new design, and an A20 Pro processor. That’s true, but we also think it’ll come with a price hike of at least $50, if not $100. Apple raised the prices of its latest iPhones and Macs without any major upgrades, so we think the new iPad mini could start at $699.

Who should pay attention now

So go shell out $499 and grab this tablet with 128GB of storage space while it’s still on sale. Because it might be the lowest price you’ll ever be able to spend on a new iPad mini.

What is still unclear

Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more. She has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint.

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