After a three-year break, Apple presents a technological redesign of its smallest tablet, the iPad mini 7. It remains true to the usual appearance. The news agency spot on news was already able to take a close look at it. Who should consider getting one?
After a three-year break, Apple has finally given its compact tablet class a makeover with the new iPad mini 7. The new device has been in stores since October 23rd. The news agency spot on news has already had the opportunity to test the iPad mini 7 in everyday life. One thing first: With the iPad mini 7, Apple is filling the neglected niche of mini tablets with the latest technology. Compared to its predecessor, however, surprisingly little has changed. The device is certainly not for everyone anyway.
Weighing just 293 grams and ultra-thin 6.3 millimeters, the iPad mini 7 is a true lightweight among tablets. The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display impresses with its brightness and color brilliance – even in direct sunlight. Visually, Apple remains true to the tried and tested design: the dimensions are identical to its predecessor, only the color palette has been slightly adjusted. From now on there are the blue and violet variants as well as the usual space gray and polar star.
Lots of power thanks to the new chip
The A17 Pro chip, known primarily from the iPhone 15 Pro, is now working under the hood – and it is clearly noticeable. In the test, the iPad mini 7 mastered even demanding tasks such as 4K video editing or graphically demanding games with ease. Remarkable: The device remains pleasantly cool even under full load. With 8 GB of RAM, the tablet is also equipped for future AI applications.
Creative possibilities expanded
A real asset is the support of the Apple Pencil Pro. The pen docks magnetically on the housing, charges wirelessly and enables precise work. When it comes to the cameras, however, everything remains the same: the rear 12 MP wide-angle camera delivers solid recordings, while the front 12 MP ultra-wide camera ensures successful video conferences thanks to the Center Stage. Despite their compact design, the stereo speakers impress with their rich sound.
The price of the iPad mini 7 starts at 599 euros for a 128 GB version without mobile communications. The top model with 512 GB of memory and cellular module costs 1,149 euros – a fair offer considering the performance offered.
However, the compact size is both a blessing and a curse: owners of current Max or Plus iPhones already have an almost similarly sized display in their pockets. However, the 8.3-inch screen is simply too small for classic tablet tasks such as watching films or working productively. However, if you are looking for mobility, the iPad mini 7 is a solid companion that will always find its place even in small bags.
Conclusion
The iPad mini 7 dominates the compact tablet class right away with convincing performance at a fair price. It combines mobility with power and opens up new creative possibilities with the Apple Pencil Pro. However, the innovations are essentially limited to exactly these two things: the processor and the pen support – more innovation would have been desirable in any case. Nevertheless: The iPad mini 7 is an alternative for lovers of compact tablets.
By (dr/spot)
