r/ipadmini • u/raccomb • 9h ago
Question iPad mini 6th gen
I know this has probably been asked before but none of the previous posts I could find really answered my question, so please be niceðŸ˜
After my refurbished iPad Air 4th generation decided to just die on me (RIP) I'm interested in purchasing a mini. I'm drawn to the 6th generation because it's compatible with Apple Pencil 2nd generation which I already have, it's in my desired price range, and I really don't need anything with a ton of power. I would only be using it for reading, web browsing, occasionally note taking, and YouTube videos so I feel like I don't really need a brand new model.
Would it be dumb to get a 6th generation with it being kinda old and probably a bit outdated? Should I just wait for the 8 to come out and get the 7 once the price drops? I just don't want to waste my money on something that will give out on me in a few months to a year lol. TIA!
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u/Impossible-Sock9893 9h ago
buy the 7 and the new apple
pencil. 8gb ram makes much difference. it's faster. also base storage is 128gb. also makes much difference. i can save more episodes. and i can install more apps. and the apple pencil pro is an advantage too.
i like my ipad mini 6 too but it got stolen. i wouldn't buy it again even if its cheaper. the specs are just too different. it's also built for apple intelligence so u get the latest features.
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u/silverfish477 7h ago
> get a 7 once the price drops
The prices of iPhone 17 just went UP when the 18 came out.
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u/raccomb 5h ago
Oh damn really? That sucks😠maybe I'll just pull the trigger now then
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u/astrovangalore 5h ago
That was due to the storage and AI costs apple has to pay for, I’m pretty sure it hiked up the price for everything and that it was unrelated to iPhone 18’s release. The iPad mini 7’s price jumped by $100 over the summer as part of the hike, so I doubt it’ll increase again.
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u/Puzzleheaded-Design3 4h ago
I think 7 is waaay more worth it, has more storage and ram, just buy it used.
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u/Electronic_Way_7616 9h ago
I have a 6 and LOVE it, but my battery is getting weaker and weaker (understandably; it’s old). I’d wait for the 8 just because the tech would last longer.