iPad mini 6 vs mini 7 - FINALLY Worth Upgrading?!

Apple's iPad mini 7 is HERE and the big question is this: Did Apple FIX the issues and what else has changed that's significant over the previous iPad mini 6? I test EVERYTHING to find out!

Timestamps ⬇️
iPad 7 mini hands on comparison 00:00
Design Differences - 00:23
Jazz Disk Performance - 02:15
Display Jelly Scrolling? - 04:26
Geekbench 6 CPU - 07:34
3D Mark Wildlife Extreme - 08:31
Thermal Testing - 10:16
Apple Pencil Comparison - 14:03
Camera Differences - 14:03
Final Thoughts - 16:01

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[ChazUBCS]

People coping are wild. It's simple. If you own the 6, don't upgrade. If you don't own a 6, like me, get the 7. I think it's THAT simple.

[banglabhaban]

This Mini 7 release made me realise that my Mini 6 is still worth it and obviously future proof and will be my companion for another 3-4 years. 😊

[terribletimes]

Not only did they not fix the display, but it is also using a year old chip when the 2021 used the current one. Feels like this was meant to release last year and was delayed for some reason.

[johndelorean]

60hz and jelly scrolling is a complete deal breaker. It's 2024, this is completely unacceptable.

[JedEckert]

The jelly scrolling on the new mini didn't look as bad as the mini 6 in your video. At least to my eyes anyway.

[AmitKumar-rtp]

there is nothing new to see here what hasn't been explained already

[highland_persuasion]

Just when you thought the iPhone 16 update was the worst, this one comes along. I get it, Apple doesn't have any formidable competition popularity-wise in the mini tablet field, but it has been THREE years. They could've at least given us 90hz refresh rate OR an OLED panel OR higher screen brightness OR bigger battery OR a small camera spec bump. Any one of those would have been a welcome addition, but then it's Apple, so...

[justinpelletier]

The jelly scrolling was definitely way worse on the Mini 6. It’s definitely improved on the Mini 7 even though you still see it a little bit. And I also thought the speakers sounded better on the mini 7

[SheikAshii]

For speaker tests, don’t change it back and forth during the beats that the song is also changing.

You should switch it in between the song changing sections so you can head the speakers playing the same bar of the song for a more accurate comparison

[Youtubeuseritis]

Is battery size bigger? Is battery life significantly better?

[English-Gent]

“It now says iPad mini on the back and not just iPad, which is Soooo satisfying” 😭😵

[rmwarriors]

Nice review! I have only two questions. 1. did apple upgrade the modem for the cellular version? 2. did battery life improve? Thanks! Considering to upgrade because I have the iPad mini 5 and I dislike the lightning port, single sided speakers, and the screen. I feel this iPad is a good upgrade for me.

[akashsing]

Max you need new content, other creators have done these tests already

[mw]

“Jelly scrolling” isn’t that big of an issue for those that don’t care. It’s not that serious

[peterheemskerk]

I absolutely love the mini 7. After years with the iPad Pro 11” it’s really nice to go to a smaller form factor 😊

[michaellozito]

I didn’t notice any jelly scroll. Brian Tong says there isn’t any jelly scroll either

[SnIpErX]

You currently own the Mini 6.
If Loaded with cash.
Buy the Mini 7
Else
Keep the Mini 6

If you don't own any.
Buy the Mini 7

If you want more savings.
Buy the Mini 6

No changes in anything except you have to adopt the latest Pencil Pro and better CPU(?). Really disappointed that it is offered with a lower binned chip. Really was expecting at least A18 to be inside. The A17 "Pro" chip naming will definitely fool alot and really alot of people.

[bangdoll]

This is the only tablet that you can hold in one hand while half lying on the bed, and iCloud is available.
This is the only one that can be linked to the iPhone in a size that fits horizontally in both hands as an adult male standard.
I also know that OLED 120Hz is a pity. But there is no substitute.
8GB RAM, 128GB storage, Wifi6E, USB 3.2 Gen2 upgrade.
I like lazy posture the most, and the iPad mini is actually the most frequently used.

Now I'm going to retire the 5-year-old iPad mini 5.

[Ben-bjoz]

I’m confused about the jelly scrolling issue, some say it doesn’t exist and some say it does

[SCtester]

4:49 I truthfully cannot see any jelly scrolling on the 7 at all here. What are you referring to? Ghosting, sure, but that's a separate issue. If it's so slight that it doesn't even translate to video, in contrast to the 6 where it's very obvious, it's strange for the conclusion simply to be "it's still there". Based on the footage it appears to be either gone or almost gone.