Manila, Philippines – Apple has officially launched the iPad Mini (2024), offering a range of notable improvements over its predecessor. While the device has not yet made its way to Philippine shores, pricing details have been revealed on Apple's Philippine website.
One of the standout features of the iPad Mini (2024) is its 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, which boasts a resolution of 2266 x 1488 and a 3:2 aspect ratio. Although the refresh rate remains at 60Hz, the display offers a visually pleasing experience.
Under the hood, the tablet is powered by the powerful Apple A17 Pro chip, which is also found in the iPhone 15 Pro Series. This chip features a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, ensuring smooth performance and efficient multitasking.
While Apple has kept the RAM details under wraps, the iPad Mini (2024) offers a new base storage option of 128GB. Users can also choose from higher storage capacities of 256GB and 512GB.
In terms of cameras, the device retains the 12-megapixel sensors on both the front and back. However, the A17 Pro chip is expected to deliver improved image processing capabilities.
The iPad Mini (2024) packs a 19.3WHr battery that supports 20W charging via USB Type-C. The power adapter is included in the box, and Apple claims the device can last up to 10 hours with browsing, watching videos, and other tasks.
Additional features of the iPad Mini (2024) include stereo speakers, two microphones, support for iPadOS 18, and upgraded Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.
Pricing and Availability:
The iPad Mini (2024) starts at PHP 34,990 for the Wi-Fi-only model with 128GB of storage. Other Wi-Fi-only models are priced at PHP 41,990 (256GB) and PHP 55,990 (512GB).
For those who need cellular connectivity, the iPad Mini (2024) starts at PHP 44,990 with 128GB of storage. Other cellular models are priced at PHP 51,990 (256GB) and PHP 65,990 (512GB).
Key Specifications:
- 8.3-inch FHD+ (2266 x 1488) Liquid Retina display
- 60Hz refresh rate, 3:2 aspect ratio
- Apple A17 Pro
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB internal storage
- 12MP wide rear camera
- Up to 4K video recording
- 12MP ultra wide front camera
- Stereo speakers
- 2x microphones
- 5G (optional)
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.3
- USB Type-C
- iPadOS 18
- Apple Intelligence
- Apple Pencil Pro support
- Apple Pencil (USB-C) support
- 19.3WHr battery
- 20W charging
- Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight (colors)
0 Comments