Apple iPad mini A17 Pro - 7th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cell China) 128, 256, 512 GB Specs
Identifers: iPad mini A17 Pro (Wi-Fi+Cell CN) - MXQ13CH/A* - A2996 - 8471* - iPad16,2
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Note that this A2996 Wi-Fi/Cellular model is sold only in mainland China. It does support GPS/GNSS, 4G LTE (29 bands), and 5G (26 bands) cellular networking. However, it does not support 5G mmWave. Unlike the global model, the mainland China model does not support 4G LTE bands 11 or 21, either. It supports eSIM; it does not support a physical SIM card.
The iPad mini A17 Pro - 7th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cellular China) features a fully-laminated, antireflective 8.3" LED-backlit 2266x1488 "Liquid Retina" display (326 ppi, 500 nits) surrounded by a thin black bezel and is packed in a thin case with rounded corners and flat sides. The back has four metallic color options -- a charcoal "Space Gray", warm gray "Starlight," (light) Blue, and (light) Purple.
This iPad mini is powered by a six-core Apple A17 Pro processor, a five-core GPU, and a 16-core "Neural Engine", has 8 GB of RAM, and is equipped with 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. Other features include compatibility with Apple Intelligence software, "Touch ID" authentication integrated in the top button, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro (A2538, MX2D3AM/A) that conveniently charges via a magnetic connection on the side of the device. It has a front-mounted 12 megapixel "Ultra Wide" camera that shoots up to 1080p video, supports cinematic video stabilization, and "Center Stage" to automatically track and zoom to keep subjects in frame. It also has a rear-mounted 12 megapixel camera that shoots up to 4K video with cinematic video stabilization (and support for the modestly improved Smart HDR 4).
In addition to a USB-C port -- and the aforementioned GPS/GNSS, 4G LTE, and 5G support -- other connectivity includes 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) with 2x2 MIMO capability and Bluetooth 5.3. It has dual microphones and stereo speakers. Battery life is reportedly 10 hours of "surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video" and 9 hours using cellular data.
Compared to its predecessor, the iPad mini A17 Pro - 7th Gen (Wi-Fi+Cellular China) model is quite similar, but packs a faster processor, more RAM, faster Wi-Fi, a faster USB-C port, slightly improved camera software, and support for the modestly superior Apple Pencil Pro as well as higher capacity options, some different color choices, and support for the previously noted Apple Intelligence software functionality.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the iPad mini A17 Pro models? (In-Depth)
- What are all the differences between the iPad mini A17 Pro and the iPad mini 6 it replaced? (In-Depth)
- What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad mini A17 Pro? Is one the best iPad for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
October 15, 2024* |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was introduced on October 15, 2024 and first started arriving to customers/was available in stores starting on October 23, 2024.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in 2024. |
| Processors: |
1 (6 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 is not compatible with this iPad. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPad16,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPad16,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
9168 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
23999 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPad16,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
2141 (2896 GB 6) |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
5622 (7075 GB 6) |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPad16,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Processor Speed: |
3.78 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A17 Pro |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that this iPad uses an "Apple A17 Pro" processor with a 64-bit architecture, six processor cores (two performance and four efficiency), a five-core GPU, and a 16-core "Neural Engine." Clockspeed is not specified, but like the iPhone 15 Pro models, which use the same processor, third-party software analysis confirms that it is variable speed and runs around 3.78 GHz. |
| Onboard RAM: |
8 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
128, 256, 512 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple releases no official information regarding the amount of onboard RAM. However, as confirmed by third-party software analysis, the iPad mini A17 Pro models have 8 GB of integrated RAM (like the iPhone 15 Pro that uses the same processor). |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge (USB-C) |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPad mini A17 Pro models support USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) over USB-C. |
| Connectivity: |
USB-C |
Ports: |
USB-C, Magnetic Connector |
| Details: |
The iPad mini A17 Pro has a USB-C port as well as a Magnetic Connector intended to charge the Apple Pencil Pro (A2538, MX2D3AM/A).
Also see: Which Apple Pencil models are compatible with which iPad mini models? |
| Case Type: |
Tablet |
Form Factor: |
iPad mini A17 Pro |
| Housing Color: |
Black (Colors)* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The iPad mini A17 Pro models have a black glass front and a choice of either a charcoal "Space Gray", warm gray "Starlight", (light) Blue, or (light) Purple, aluminum back. |
| Built-in Display: |
8.3" Liquid Retina* |
Display Resolution: |
2266x1488 (326 ppi) |
| Details: |
*The 8.3" iPad mini A17 Pro models have a fully-laminated 8.3" LED-backlit 2266x1488 "Liquid Retina" display (326 ppi, 500 nits brightness). It supports wide-color (P3) as well as True Tone technology. It additionally has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic (oil repellent) and antireflectant coating (1.8% reflectivity). The device has no "Home" button.
Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How?
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
All iPad mini A17 Pro configurations support 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) with 2x2 MIMO, simultaneous dual band. They support Bluetooth 5.3, as well. |
| Cell Network: |
4G LTE/5G* |
Camera: |
12 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This iPad mini A17 Pro supports cellular data connectivity. Specifically, this A2996 model supports "5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79); FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48); [and] UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)."It does not support 5G NR mmWave, bands n258 (26 GHz), n260 (39 GHz), and n261 (28 GHz). It does not support 4G LTE bands 11 (1500 MHz) and 21 (1500 MHz), either.
**The iPad mini A17 Pro has dual cameras. The rear camera has a 12 megapixel sensor and supports still photographs, Live Photos, and 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps. It has a f/1.8 aperture, digital zoom up to 5x, and cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p). The front mounted "Ultra Wide" camera also has a 12 megapixel sensor as well as a 122-degree field of view. It has a f/2.4 aperture; shoots 1080p at 25 fps, 30 fps, and 60 fps; supports cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p); supports Smart HDR 4; and offers the "Center Stage" feature that automatically pans and zooms to keep subjects in frame, too. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Polymer (19.3 Whr) |
Battery Life (Music): |
9-10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that this cellular capable iPad mini A17 Pro model provides "up to 9 hours surfing the web using [a] cellular data network" and "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video". |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple does not report the standby time for this iPad.
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| Apple Order No: |
MXQ13CH/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPad mini A17 Pro (Wi-Fi+Cell CN) |
| Details: |
*MXQ13CH/A is the order number for this iPad mini A17 Pro in blue with 128 GB of storage. Also in blue, with 256 GB and 512 GB of storage, the order numbers are MXQ53CH/A and MYHH3CH/A, respectively.
In purple, the order numbers are MXQ33CH/A, MXQ73CH/A, and MYHK3CH/A, with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage. In "Starlight", the order numbers are MXQ23CH/A, MXQ63CH/A, and MYHJ3CH/A, with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage. Finally, in "Space Gray", the order numbers are MXQ03CH/A, MXQ43CH/A, and MYHG3CH/A, with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2996 (EMC 8471*) |
Model ID: |
iPad16,2 |
| Details: |
The Model Number (external) is unique to this model; the EMC number (listed in software), is shared by another model.
Also see: All iPads with the A2996 Model Number, the 8471* EMC Number, and the iPad16,2 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iPadOS 18 (22A8350) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the current version of the iPadOS -- iPadOS 18 -- including support for Apple Intelligence (AI).
Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 18? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 18? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
7.69 x 5.3 x 0.25 |
Avg. Weight: |
0.66 lbs. (297 g) |
| Details: |
The iPad mini A17 Pro models (held vertically) are 7.69 inches tall, 5.3 inches wide, and 0.25 of an inch deep (195.4 mm x 134.8 mm x 6.3 mm).
This iPad mini A17 Pro version equipped with Wi-Fi and cellular capability weighs 0.66 pounds (297 g). |
| Mac Support: |
macOS 10.13 |
Windows Support: |
Windows 10+ |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this iPad mini A17 Pro model, if syncing with a Mac is desired, is compatible with a Mac running macOS 10.13 (High Sierra through macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave) using iTunes 12.9 or later or macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later using the Finder. To sync with a Windows PC requires Windows 10 or later and iTunes 12.12.10 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad mini A17 Pro models support "AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos." |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad mini A17 Pro models support "HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
This iPad mini A17 Pro also includes a one-meter USB-C charge cable and a 20W USB-C power adapter.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPad. |
| Original Price: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*This model is not sold in the United States. It is only sold in mainland China. Regardless of color, this iPad mini A17 Pro model is RMB 4999, 5799, and 7499, equipped with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively. The Apple Pencil Pro is RMB 999 in mainland China.
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Global original prices for the iPad mini A17 Pro - 7th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cell China) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
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Belgium: |
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Finland: |
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| Luxembourg: |
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Netherlands: |
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| Norway: |
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Portugal: |
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| Switzerland: |
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United Kingdom: |
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Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 4999, 5799, 7499 |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
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Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
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Vietnam: |
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Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
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