Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro chip drops to $449 on Amazon

Down $50 from the usual price.

Apple's smallest tablet packs the same A17 Pro chip found in the iPhone 15 Pro, and right now Apple iPad mini : Apple Intelligence, Liquid drops to $449 - save $50. That is a 10 percent cut from the standard $499 price, bringing the 128GB model below the $450 mark for the first time in weeks.

THE DEAL

Apple iPad mini : Apple Intelligence, Liquid

$449 (was $499) - Save $50 (10% off)

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Get This Deal

For just $449, down from its list price of $499, this deal sits below the 30-day average of $464.96 and the 90-day average of $465.80. While the all-time low hit $349 during holiday sales. This is the best price available right now for the current 128GB configuration.

What You're Getting

The iPad mini features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity. The A17 Pro chip powers Apple Intelligence, the company's on-device AI system that handles writing tools, image generation, and task automation without sending data to the cloud.

Storage starts at 128GB, and the tablet supports Wi-Fi 6E, USB-C, and Apple Pencil Pro. The 12MP front camera includes Center Stage for video calls, and battery life lasts all day on a single charge.

Who This Is For

Best for: anyone who wants iPadOS in a truly portable size. The 8.3-inch form factor works well for reading, note-taking with Apple Pencil, and light photo editing on the go.

Skip this if you need the larger screen of the iPad Air or iPad Pro for professional creative work, or if you can wait for deeper discounts during Black Friday.

Final Verdict

The A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence support make this the most future-proof iPad mini Apple has released. At $449, it is a straightforward buy if you need a compact tablet now and do not want to wait for seasonal sales.