Latest reports suggest that the Apple iPad Mini 5 will be released in March 2017 during Apple's technical event. Tech enthusiasts believe the device will come with an upgraded Apple Pencil, USB Type-C port and Lightning Charge port instead of the 3.5mm headphone jack. Apple may follow the device's launch pattern like that of previous years.
Therefore, there is a high possibility of the Apple iPad Mini 5 being released in the early half of 2017. Rumors suggest that the Cupertino-based tech giant is upgrading the device's touch technology. There could be also be a new chassis and Retina Display. In fact, the 3D Touch technology is highly-anticipated.
The Apple iPad Mini 5 may be made water and dust-resistant. It may also consist of a lighter body panel than the iPad Mini 4. Apple may be using the Series 7000 aluminum chassis in the iPad Mini 5 to make it more durable. The device would be powered by an A9 processor along with M9 co-motion chipset and would run on the latest iOS 10.
The Apple iPad Mini 5 could sport a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The battery is expected to be of more than 5,124 mAh. The new Apple device may carry a price tag of $412 USD to $750 USD, depending on the configuration.
According to TechAdvisor UK, the iPad Mini 5 may be called iPad Pro Mini. Based on the Apple iPad Mini 4 pricing, it is possible that the 32GB Apple iPad Mini 5 could cost £379 ($470) for the Wi-Fi only model, £499 ($620) for the 32GB Wi-Fi + 4G model, £469 ($580) for the 128GB Wi-Fi only model and £589 ($730) for the 128GB Wi-Fi + 4G version. Stay tuned on GameNGuide for more updates on the Apple iPad Mini 5.
