iPad mini 7 (2024) vs iPad mini 6 - More Than it Seems!

2024 iPad mini 7 vs iPad mini 6 Comparison & Review - Worth the Upgrade?

The 2024 iPad mini 7 (A17 Pro) was just released and in this video, we compare it to the 2021 iPad mini 6th generation. We compare the display, performance, gaming, document scanning, and more. Enjoy!

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*Chapters:*
0:00 iPad mini 7 vs iPad mini 6
0:20 Box Comparison
0:44 Not the iPad 7th gen?
0:55 Storage, Price
1:15 iPad mini 7 Unboxing
2:05 This is Blue?
2:35 Design changes (nobody mentioned this)
3:05 Design
3:33 Connector & Apple Pencil Pro
4:12 Faster USB-C port
4:50 Camera changes
5:11 Better document scanning
5:45 Is Jelly Scrolling fixed?
6:56 Performance & Gaming
7:38 8GB RAM, Benchmarks, Apple Intelligence
9:10 Thermal improvement?
9:34 Connectivity
9:55 Battery life
10:21 Final Cut for iPad
10:35 Should you buy and upgrade?

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[BrandonButch]

Did you pick up the iPad mini 7? I seem to be in the minority who thinks this IS a worthy upgrade from the 6!

[WillUltmate]

I'm currently on a mini 5, it's done genuinely incredibly for 5 years, it's just starting to show signs of slowing down, especially since iOS 17 with the lockscreen stuff and iOS 18 in general. If the upgrade from 6 to 7 is as impressive as you say it is, then i have no doubt the 5 to the 7 is a whole new level! Was very much looking forward to this video and i am not disappointed! :D

[raybo]

I am an Apple Addict. I have the mini 6 and the only way I know about "jelly scrolling" is because I've heard so much about it. Otherwise I would have never noticed.

[herb]

Got my blue one yesterday and it is still my favorite iPad. I will never purchase another larger model again. I was out of storage with the 64 gb, and I desperately needed the 128 gb. The one disappointment was still having the 60 hz. Seriously Apple, this was a no brainer and because of that I think they should have called it the iPad Mini 7, not A17 Pro. IMO, without the 120 hz, it isn't a pro model. Good job, Brandon, thanks.

[ChazUBCS]

Just got mine and I’m already enjoying it thoroughly. Never had an iPad before today. Didn’t want the Pro, the Air was too big, this was the perfect form factor for me.

[vhamer]

I’ve never had an iPad mini, looks like my patience paid off in my case lol.

[josephmatthews]

I upgraded / traded in my mini 6 yesterday for the iPad mini (A17 Pro) 256 gb, plus cellular and I am not disappointed. I used the mini 6 as my main computer and the A17 Pro Mini will continue to be my main computer for the foreseeable future. The mini is great for trips, tooling about the city, chilling out at a coffee shop etc. I have been running the 18.1 Beta and found no issues, the mini doesn’t get warm so far as the mini 6 did. All in all the A17 Pro Mini I feel will be just right until the next upgrade, or Apple introduces an iFoldable.

[kianb]

Got mine yesterday and I can't stop using it. I think I use it more than my phone now. No regrets downgrading from Ipad pro 11. This thing is so light. Unfortunately, there is still jelly scrolling but only if you really look for it. It doesnt really bother me.

[rosco]

This is by far the best comparison video I have seen on YouTube. You explained it very well. Thanks Mr Butch 😊.

[delrayguy]

From what I’m seeing, it’s not worth the upgrade. i’ll stick to my iPad Mini 6

[frstyffensive]

Does the ipad mini 7 support HDR+ and dolby vision? Does it looking good when watching movies or series?

[ziyusan]

I didn’t have the mini 6 but if you got $200+ from trading it in & used the 6 a lot, upgrading would be a no brainer for me.

[justinmeredith]

Just got my first ever iPad mini today. Could be the honeymoon phase but I’m digging this thing already. So easy to just be a couch consumption device when I want to save my phone battery life. Just enough bigger than the phone to make a nice difference

[ferwallace]

Most people with he iPad mini do not need ... The upgrade. You're just wasting money

[fracturedmind]

I had the iPad Mini 2 way back when. I absolutely loved its form factor. I have the M1 Air now and I’m genuinely considering trading it in on the new Mini. I don’t use it anywhere close to its full potential and I feel like I’ll be happier with the Mini.

[sepbehroozi]

Hey man. It'd be a good idea to blur out the serial numbers on the back of the ipads :) some folks could use them potentially to scam people by selling a fake ipad mini with those serial numbers
Also the IMEIs in the scans 5:35
love your videos btw <3

[typicaltechlad]

Awesome comparison. Definitely on my radar, never owned an Apple tablet before and the size of the 7 is tempting

[ps-mihy]

Thank you for such a comprehensive video. I received my mini 7 yesterday.

[pug_]

Upgraded from the 2019 5th Gen. Got myself a case, but still not sure if I’ll get a Pencil. Went with the base storage and the darkest colour - not a fan of pastels. Looking forward to trying the AI when it gets released in the UK.

Thanks for the content.

[jeffreyes]

I’ve been a fan of iPad mini since gen 1. Been upgrading by skipping a generation until from 5 to 6 because there were lots of upgrade. For now, I’m gonna skip the 7 and wait for the 8. Not enough reasons for me to upgrade.