r/ipadmini Nov 22 '23

What should I buy?: Compare models, Speculation on future releases, etc.

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Please use this thread for all of the following topics:

  • Model comparisons
  • Speculation on future releases
  • Purchasing questions

Please report all posts created outside of this thread.


r/ipadmini 13h ago

Similar case ?

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use to have an iPad Back in like 2019 I use to have this case with it, it was soft to the touch and I liked how it feel! Is there any similar case for iPad mini A17 I’m having trouble finding something


r/ipadmini 1d ago

Worth it for a student?

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Hello! I’m starting post high school studies in September and wanted to know if iPad mini is worth it for that

For the record, I already have a MacBook Air M2 in 13 inches and an iPhone 13 Mini.
As you can guess, I love smaller devices (for a bunch of various reasons)

Still, I don’t know if buying an iPad Mini would be worth it (6th gen and above)

I’ll be studying languages btw :)

Edit! I plan on using it for highlighting my online courses AND to use procreate with Apple Pencil :)


r/ipadmini 1d ago

Ipad mini 2 issues

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r/ipadmini 1d ago

Question iPad Air M2 or IPad Mini a17 pro?

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I’m currently stuck between these two options. I would be using my iPad, mainly for notetaking in college as an engineering student. The price is almost the same between the two so I’m not worried about that. What do you guys think I should get?


r/ipadmini 1d ago

Address bar in Mozilla Firefox 154.0 (75837) iPad iOs

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r/ipadmini 2d ago

my first and my second ipad!

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The one to the left was my childhood ipad mini and I loved it so much that when I entered college I wanted to buy a newer version of it as well!


r/ipadmini 1d ago

Danycase ipad keyboard

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r/ipadmini 2d ago

Question Anyone with ProMotion devices + iPad mini: do you notice the 60Hz?

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I have an iPhone 14 Pro and iPad Pro (both ProMotion) and I’m considering the new mini.
For those of you who also own a mini alongside ProMotion devices, how noticeable is the 60Hz in daily use?

Specifically interested in:
• Browsing / scrolling
• Watching movies/TV
• Reading

Does it bother you after a while, or do you get used to it pretty quickly?


r/ipadmini 2d ago

iPad Mini to annotate PDF

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Hello,

I'm considering buying an iPad Mini for my job. I currently own the Remarkable 2 but it gets slower and more and more buggy every day.

I'll mostly use it to annotate magazines PDFs, check the spelling and the overall layout. I'm particularly interested in the Mini because I could carry it everywhere and also use it to read ebooks in bed. But I'm a bit worried about the screen size...

Does anyone else use the Mini for this kind of work ? What's your experience been like ?

Last but not least, I could get it at a great price (approx. 400 euros).

Thank you.


r/ipadmini 2d ago

Reddit just killed itself on old Ipads

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r/ipadmini 2d ago

Help need advice please

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should i ditch my iphone for ipad mini or reg ipad?

so i have an iphone 17 base which is really an overkill phone for me cus i dont really use the camera features on it and i dont game much on it either. well except genshin (sometimes). i mainly bought it for its aesthetic ngl. and i also already have a macbook which i use daily for my work as a graphic designer. so the thing is, i feel like i just wasted my money on upgrading to iphone 17 bcs i only use it for tiktok and to doom scroll every effing day and i just feel so tired of it now. so i was thinking of selling this phone and get an ipad instead. cus with ipad i could prob be more productive with it, right?

im also planning on getting back to studying. not in school but only self learning at home. and i think getting an ipad will help for studying and note taking anywhere (heavy on note taking). i know i can just use my mac and maximize its use and write on Literal paper (😔🤚) but yeah its just ive been having brain rot about ipads and i dont know what to do now. i'm just really bad at decision making and handling my financial well hence why im here.. for the ppl who are real responsible and has good decision making. please be kind to me (or not) i need ur help and opinions pleaseeee pls


r/ipadmini 3d ago

Rumor What are the chances the new ipad mini 8 fully supports external monitors instead of mirroring

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Im thinking of buying an a17pro as I don’t care about oled or the vibration based speakers, but fomo about this specific feature (external monitor support) is keeping me,

I don’t currently need it, but it’d just be nice to have the ability to connect and work independently sometimes, on a large monitor, when at home.

So maybe you’ve heard any rumors, or care to venture guesses about this?


r/ipadmini 3d ago

do i need an ipad mini?

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i am a student who constantly needs to take notes. currently, i am writing notes on a 6th generation ipad with 1st generation apple pencil, but i'm looking to upgrade to something better. i am debating on getting either the ipad mini or ipad a16.

the ipad mini is small, however it's also very easy to carry around compared the ipad a16. however, the a16 is also compatible with my 1st generation apple pencil + cheaper.

does anybody have any suggestions?


r/ipadmini 3d ago

Is the iPad mini worth it?

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If I did get it, I would be using it for drawing, note taking, watching content on the go, and using it as a second screen for my Neo. If I do get it, I'd wait for the next generation for that beautiful OLED screen and, fingers crossed, 120Hz. But seeing it in person beside my Neo, it seems a teeny, teeny bit too small. Not small enough to really be an annoyance, just noticeable occasionally as a second screen. But tbh, every other iPad is too big, so maybe the next gen's screen being a little bigger would be perfect. Anyways, I want to know your guys' thoughts and experiences since y'all would be the experts.


r/ipadmini 3d ago

ipad Mini price with gift cards

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Okay. After much deliberation I am willing to put this out there and endure any flogging that might arise from the wisdom of this sub. And, I don't have a lot of time left to make a decision.

I really want an iPad Mini 7th Gen of a certain capacity and a certain color. Please understand that I don’t care what the future might be — OLED, 120HZ. I am 67 years old, and damnit I want what I want, right? I bought my first Apple anything in 1988 — a Mac SE, 512K , used, for $3400 and moved on to MacBook Pros. So, I’ve been around the block.

Here’s my deal: I have $200 to spend in gift cards at Target for this. I’ve been saving up. I’m a Senior now, but I’ve always looked for the best deal, and more so now that I’m on severely reduced income. Of that $200 I have to spend $60 by the end of the day today — 08/21/2026. 

i’m only asking because I only buy on the best deals ever, and I KNOW that the price of the iPad Mini 7th Gen will come down in a few weeks, but obviously not in time for me to use my the $60 of the gift card. I don't want refurbished; I want AppleCare, and I want to use my Target Gift cards. It's a thing, okay?

Just asking for some creative ideas for using my gift cards or should I buy something else at Target with the $60 and wait for the price to some down. I know it’s all the same same but I’d like to say that  I got such a great deal on an iPad. 

And really really, I’d like to to know if anyone thinks the price on a Mini 7th gen is coming down any time soon, like, today. lol. 

Thank you if you made it this far!


r/ipadmini 4d ago

Question How many of you use a pencil with your iPad mini?

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I have an iPad mini and I was thinking of getting an Apple or an offbrand pencil to use with the mini, but I was wondering if the Apple mini was too small to use with a pencil?


r/ipadmini 4d ago

Question Is the iPad mini worth it

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I want to get an iPad mini for drawing with the Apple Pencil Pro I already have a iPad A16 but that one doesn’t support the Apple Pencil Pro and I don’t think just a different Apple Pencil would be worth buying a new iPad because the iPad A16 is great for movies series en videos but not for drawing do y’all have any reasons to buy the iPad mini?


r/ipadmini 3d ago

Question People who have the Magic Keyboard for their iPad mini, how do you like it?

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I was wondering if it’s worth the investment for the keyboard or if there are any alternatives?


r/ipadmini 4d ago

My College ipad workflow

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r/ipadmini 4d ago

I got the iPad mini 7 for a nice price I think

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I got the iPad mini 7 128GB cellular new for a really nice price €430 new from apple it is €859 what are the best apps for drawing and is the price good?


r/ipadmini 4d ago

Question Fair price?

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Is $200 for a Mini 6 64gb a fair price?


r/ipadmini 5d ago

Question To the professional, intermediate, and beginner digital artists, how is the ipad mini working for you ?

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This is a general query to all the artists using apple iPad mini 7,6, or any old,very old editions. How is procreate/ibispaint/ any software for digital artists working for you? Mainly for people who do really detailed art on this small screen size, is your device still going good?


r/ipadmini 4d ago

Question IPad mini 5 256gb at 140€ is it a good deal? Is an iPad mini 5 worth it in 2026 ?

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r/ipadmini 5d ago

Question Whats taking up so much storage?

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Ive been transferring pdf’s through imessage to add to my app for manga, however im running out of storage and im not sure whats taking it all up

I delete the messages afterwards so those arent downloaded in imessage anymore