iPad mini A17 Pro: $599 List, $499 Sale Reported Oct 7. What Now?
Apple raised the iPad mini to $599 in June, Amazon sold it at $499 on October 7, and a new OLED model is reportedly due by the end of October. Here are the dated prices, the three questions that decide it, and a five-step check. We don't predict prices.
What is the lowest total you would pay for Apple iPad mini A17 Pro 128GB today?
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✓ This guide is for you if
- Want a pocket-sized iPad
- Want to know if today's price is fair
- Want a price alert
- Are deciding whether to wait for the new model
✗ Skip it if
- Want a verdict to buy or wait (we don't predict prices)
- Want a live price (open the listing)
- Want a bigger screen
- Need a confirmed release date for the new model
- What changed since our last update
- A new iPad mini is reportedly coming
- What you get with the current iPad mini
- How to tell whether today's price is fair
- Who should look at it
- Common mistakes when buying an iPad mini
- Compare before you decide
- iPad mini price reference points
- Honest pros and cons
- Before you buy
- Keep going
- FAQ
Update: the OLED iPad mini is out
Apple announced the new iPad mini with an OLED display and an A20 Pro chip. MIXED News (October 28, 2026) reported it from $699 for 128GB Wi-Fi, shipping November 6. See the OLED iPad mini price page. The prices below are for the older A17 Pro model.
What changed since our last update
The page we replaced told you to wait for a sale price of $399 to $449 and showed a price chart. That chart was generated by the page, not recorded, so we removed it. Here is what the named sources say.
Apple raised US hardware prices in June 2026. The Next Web (July 16, 2026) reports the iPad mini now starts at $599, up from $499. On October 7, 2026, Macworld reported the A17 Pro model with 128GB at $499 on Amazon, $100 below that list price. That was a sale during Amazon's October event, which has ended, so we can't tell you whether $499 is still available.
A new iPad mini is reportedly coming
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, as reported by MacRumors (August 30, 2026), an iPad mini with an OLED display is expected to launch by the end of October. iThinkDiff expects a starting price around $699, and Macworld expects it to cost at least $50 more than today's list price. Apple has not announced it, none of these prices are confirmed, and none of the reports say what would happen to the current model's price.
So the decision comes down to three questions, not a prediction:
- Do you need a tablet now? If yes, the current mini is a proven product, and a price at or below the $499 Oct 7 report is a fair reference point.
- Does OLED matter to you? If so, it may be worth waiting to see what Apple announces.
- Is the price at or near the lowest you've seen? Check the recorded history for the exact model, as below.
Is today's price at or below the $499 report?
Install Zroppix, open the iPad mini on Amazon, and see the price history and set an alert before you pay.
What you get with the current iPad mini
Per MacRumors: an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2,266 by 1,488), the A17 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM, USB-C at up to 10Gb/s, 128GB, 256GB or 512GB storage, support for Apple Pencil Pro and the USB-C Apple Pencil, and Apple Intelligence. It launched in October 2024 at $499. (Our old page said the screen was 7.69 inches. That was wrong.)
How to tell whether today's price is fair
We don't publish a price chart or a predicted price for the iPad mini A17 Pro on this page, because we can't back one up with recorded data here. What we can give you is a method that works for any product, and the free Zroppix extension that applies it for you on the Amazon page.
- Confirm the exact version. Model year, size, colour and bundle can each change the price. Read the title and the variant selector, not just the headline.
- Open the price history. Use the Zroppix extension (90-day history on Amazon pages) or another tracker such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa. Where Amazon shows its own price history link, use that too.
- Compare today's price with the lowest in the window. At or near the low is a fair price. A big "percent off" badge on its own proves little, as our guide to sale badges explains.
- Check who sells it. Amazon or the brand is safest. Compare against the manufacturer's own site, which may run separate promotions.
- Set an alert if the price isn't right yet, and decide on your own timeline. Nobody can tell you what the price will do next.
Who should look at it
- You want a pocketable tablet for reading, notes or travel: the mini is the smallest iPad.
- You want a bigger screen: compare the standard iPad or the Air instead.
- You want the newest display: watch for Apple's announcement before you pay.
- You want the lowest price: check the recorded history and set an alert instead of guessing.
Common mistakes when buying an iPad mini
- Trusting a price chart that isn't recorded. Use a tracker with real history.
- Buying the wrong storage. 128GB, 256GB and 512GB are priced differently.
- Treating a sale as the normal price. $499 was reported as a sale against a $599 list price.
- Assuming a rumoured product will arrive or cost a particular amount. Reports differ and Apple hasn't confirmed.
Compare before you decide
If the price isn't right, or you want to compare options, these are worth a look.
The current mini: A17 Pro chip, 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, 128GB base, USB-C at up to 10Gb/s, per MacRumors.
Check before buying: Confirm the storage, Wi-Fi or cellular, colour and seller.
Apple raised the Air from $599 to $749 in June 2026, per Stuff.
Check before buying: Check the exact size and chip, and compare with the history.
The entry iPad, with a bigger screen than the mini.
Check before buying: Check the generation and storage before you compare prices.
Stuff reported the Pro going from $999 to $1,199 in June 2026.
Check before buying: Check size, chip and storage. It is a different price tier.
The mini supports the Apple Pencil Pro and the USB-C Apple Pencil, per MacRumors.
Check before buying: Check which Pencil your iPad generation supports.
A cheaper non-Apple tablet if you only need reading and video.
Check before buying: Check the model and what the price includes.
iPad mini price reference points
Dated reports from named sources, not today's prices. The $399 deal has expired and the $499 report was a sale.
| Date | Model | Reported price | Source | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | iPad mini A17 Pro 128GB | $399 (was $499, expired) | Slickdeals | Find cheaper → |
| Jun 2026 | iPad mini (US list price) | Rose from $499 to $599 | The Next Web (Jul 16, 2026) | Find cheaper → |
| Oct 7, 2026 | iPad mini A17 Pro 128GB | $499 at Amazon, $100 below list | Macworld | Find cheaper → |
Honest pros and cons
What stands out
- A17 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM
- 8.3-inch display, the smallest iPad
- USB-C at up to 10Gb/s
- Supports Apple Pencil Pro
What to weigh
- List price rose to $599 in June 2026
- A new OLED mini is reportedly coming
- The $499 sale has ended
- We show no live prices
Before you buy
A quick checklist for this purchase.
- Confirm the exact model in the listing title and variant selector.
- Check what's included: bundle, accessories, colour.
- Open the price history for that exact model.
- Compare today's price with the lowest in the window.
- Check the seller and the return window.
- Set an alert if the price isn't right yet.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the iPad mini A17 Pro now?
The US starting price is $599 after Apple's June 2026 rise, per The Next Web (July 16, 2026). Macworld reported it at $499 at Amazon on October 7, 2026, a sale. Open the live listing for today's price.
Is a new iPad mini coming?
Reportedly. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects an OLED iPad mini by the end of October, per MacRumors (August 30, 2026). Apple hasn't announced it, and reports differ on the chip and price.
Will the old iPad mini get cheaper if the new one launches?
We can't predict it. None of the reports we found say what happens to the current model. Check the recorded price history and set an alert.
Was the iPad mini ever $399?
Slickdeals posted a $399 Amazon deal for the 128GB model on November 20, 2025, before Apple's June 2026 price rise. It has expired.
What size is the screen?
8.3 inches, per MacRumors. An earlier version of this page said 7.69 inches, which was wrong.
How do I check the price history?
Install the free Zroppix extension for a 90-day history on Amazon pages, or use a tracker such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa.
Does the iPad mini work with Apple Pencil?
Yes. It supports the Apple Pencil Pro and the USB-C Apple Pencil, per MacRumors.
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