CEO Tim Cook said the base iPad is its bestselling. “The iPad is more popular and more essential than ever,” he said. Indeed, Apple delivered iPad sales growth of 40% in its latest quarter. Here’s a look at the iPad additions. In short, the iPad Mini is the more compelling upgrade, but carries a smaller screen and higher price point.
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The new iPad starting at $329
A13 Bionic processor with 20% faster performance than previous model. 10.2-inch display.Live text. Upgraded image signal processor with better auto-focus and lowlight performance. 12MP Ultra Wide camera and 122-degree view.True tone color adjustments on the display.Support for additional keyboards and first-gen Apple Pencil. iPad OS 15 with widgets and multi-tasking controls. 64GB and 256GB configurations. Space gray and silver.
The new iPad Mini starting at $499
The new iPad mini is available to order and will be in stores Sept. 24. The device is aimed at more on-the-go use cases with 5G connectivity optional.
Apple's iPad MiniA15 Bionic processor.Four colors with purple, pink, starlight and space gray. 8.3-inch screen size with same footprint and edge-to-edge screen. Touch ID in top button like iPad Air. A 40% jump in CPU performance and 80% in GPU gains. USB-C port like iPad Air. 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.64GB and 256GB configurations. 12MP camera on rear with True Tone flash and smart HDR. Ability to record in 4K.12MP Ultra Wide camera and 122-degree view for front camera. New speaker system. Support for Smart Folio covers and second-gen Apple Pencil, which connects to side of iPad Mini. Smart Folio and Apple Pencil sold separately. Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at $649.
