The iPad mini 2024 is a small and comfortable tablet with loads of power and performance.
It has a better aspect ratio and sharp display. The A17 Pro silicon is powerful and battery life is impressive.
Though its screen should be brighter, and Apple Intelligence is yet to prove its worth.
It's the prophesied “third category” of device, low-cost, looks cute and can still do a lot.
The only notable difference in its display is its aspect ratio compared to other iPads, which makes video watching and gaming more natural and productive.
The A17 Pro is more than capable of handling graphics-intensive and mobile games, as well as PSP and Nintendo emulation.
The tablet's battery life is fantastic and should last three years before needing a replacement under normal use conditions.
Apple Intelligence is still half-baked, delivering hit or miss notifications, email responses, and document efforts.
If you desire a small, palm-friendly tablet, especially for reading, streaming, and gaming, the iPad mini offers silky smooth software, a lovely build, and solid battery life.
Unfortunately, it doesn't fix any lingering problems and is still not bright enough for comfortable outside use creating a missed opportunity.