The new Apple iPad mini has a smaller battery — but that's a good thing
While the 8th-gen iPad mini has a slightly smaller battery capacity, it's not something to worry about.
The 8th-generation iPad mini features a smaller battery capacity of 4,900 mAh, which is a 97% reduction from the 5,034 mAh battery in the 7th-generation model released in 2024. However, this decrease in battery size does not necessarily mean a decrease in actual battery life, as Apple has managed to maintain the same 10 hours of web browsing or 9 hours of web browsing on a cellular connection.
The smaller battery capacity contributes to the iPad mini's reduced thickness and weight compared to its predecessor. Despite the lower capacity, the inclusion of an OLED screen and a powerful A20 Pro processor (found in the latest iPhone 18 Pro) makes this new iPad mini a worthwhile upgrade. Preorders for the device start now, with shipping expected on November 6.
The iPad mini is available in Wi-Fi only models starting at $699 / £699 / AU$1,099, and the two color options are Midnight (gray) and Starlight (cream).
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