Apple’s iPad mini just hit an all-time low price ahead of Prime Day

Although Prime Day doesn’t start until July 8, you can already find some great early deals if you want to get a jump on the sales. If you’re looking to get your first tablet or want to upgrade your current one, this iPad deal is especially worth checking out.

Right now on Amazon, you can purchase Apple’s latest iPad mini for $400, saving you $100 off its regular price of $500 — the lowest price it’s ever been. This deal applies to the 128GB iPad mini in all four of its color options: blue, purple, space gray, and starlight.

For those needing more storage, the 256GB and 512GB models of the iPad mini are also on sale for $500 and $600, respectively. You can check out this deal for the iPad mini on Amazon below.

Brand: Apple
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
CPU: A17 Pro
Operating System: iPadOS 18
Battery: Up to 10 hours

Apple’s 7th generation miniature-sized iPad, complete with an A17 Pro chip for full-fledged Apple Intelligence support.

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The iPad mini is the ultimate tablet

It’s small, but extremely versatile and powerful

Assassin's Creed Mirage running on the iPad mini

What makes the iPad mini stand out from Apple’s other iPad models is its size. With an 8.3-inch display, it’s the smallest iPad available. In comparison, the standard iPad from Apple features a 10.9-inch display, while the iPad Air is available in 11-inch and 13-inch models. If you’re looking for an iPad that’s lightweight and easy to carry in your bag while traveling, the iPad mini is the ideal choice.

Despite its small size, the iPad mini is quite powerful. The model available on Amazon is the latest iPad Mini released last fall, equipped with the A17 Pro chipset and support for Apple Intelligence. This chipset was first introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, providing enough performance to run AAA games and handle demanding photo and video editing apps. If your primary activities include productivity tasks or entertainment, such as working on spreadsheets, writing, or watching videos, rest assured — the iPad mini can easily handle these tasks and much more.

In my opinion, the iPad mini is worth the extra money compared to the base iPad, mainly because of its improved performance and compact form factor. If you want a tablet that is more future-proof and supports some of Apple’s latest features, like Apple Intelligence, then the iPad mini is that device. For power, portability, and convenience, the iPad mini’s versatility is unmatched. The iPad mini is currently on sale for $400 on Amazon ahead of its Prime Day sales event, which runs from July 8 to July 11.