iPad mini 6: price, best deals, and where to buy
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The 6th generation of Apple's iconic iPad mini is official, and there are already plenty of options as to where you can get the shiny new device (and some price variances, too).
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The iPad mini 6 is a vastly redesigned, improved version of the previous generation of the tiny tablet, sporting some features which were previously only seen on the iPad Pro (such as the AI-based Center Stage). One of its highlights was the integration of a USB-C port for great versatility in external device connections, as well as 5G support for the first time ever on an iPad mini.
Some other features included 2nd gen Apple Pencil support, as well as an edge-to-edge display (Touch ID was integrated into the top frame). Both of the iPad's cameras are 12MP, with the primary camera lens featuring a f/1.8 aperture and the ability to record in 4k (the selfie camera has both Ultra Wide and Center Stage).
As for colors, you can get the iPad mini (2021) in any of the four lovely pastel shades: Purple, Pink, Sarlight, and Space Gray.
iPad mini 6: best deals and where to buy
Amazon, Best Buy, and some other large retailers are carrying the iPad mini 6, and whether you choose to order directly from Apple or from a third-party vendor is entirely up to you. On occasion, you can get significant discounts or deals even on brand new Apple gadgets with a bit of diligent research, and we're here to do just that for you.
Buy iPad mini 6 at Amazon
Amazon has been one of the first retailers to post a listing for the iPad mini 6, and with the pre-order period finally over, it's one big free-for-all—or almost. The merchant promises your order will be shipped in between one and three weeks, as stocks have been a little slow to reach warehouses this year.
All four of the colors are up there to choose from, available in both 64GB and 256GB.
Buy iPad mini 6 at Walmart
Walmart is definitely on our watch list this year, as it was the first retailer to run a significant limited-time deal on the iPad mini 6 Wi-Fi-only model (if you didn't snag yours then, you'll have to wait for the next sale as prices are back up). Interestingly, prices vary a bit by color as well as by storage space at Walmart.
Buy iPad mini 6 at Apple
Of course, the iPad mini 6 is available directly from the Apple online store itself, although in general you'd be hard-pressed to see any discounts there in the coming future. However, Apple is offering a completely free engraving to personalize your iPad if you buy it from the website. The engraving can be a mix of emojis, text, and numbers—it's all up to you.
Buy iPad mini 6 at Verizon
Verizon is in on the tablet game this year, with the Apple device already listed in all four colors on its website. Naturally, being a mobile service provider, Verizon doesn't carry the Wi-Fi-only version of the iPad mini 6, only the 5G-capable variant. It's still on back order only, and the carrier will be shipping the devices starting on October 15.
For the 64GB option, you can either pay it off over 30 months for $18.33/mo, or over 24 months for $22.91/mo.
And as for the 256GB model, a 30-month finance plan will be $23.33/mo, or $29.16/mo over 24 months.
Apart from the popular financing purchase option, of course, you can also buy the tablet via a one-time purchase for the retail price of $649.99 or $799.99.
Buy iPad mini 6 at Best Buy
Best Buy has already set itself apart from the other retailers by offering two free gifts with the purchase of any of the iPad mini 6 models: namely a free Apple Music music subscription for 6 months, and another free 6-month subscription to the Apple News+ newsletter (both gifts are for new subscribers only).
You can buy the iPad mini (2021) from Best Buy either at full price, or through a 12-month financing option.
This is nearly everywhere you can buy the iPad mini 6 for now, and definitely the top places to watch for discounts—we'll definitely keep you posted any time there's an update.
On a side note, with the newly released iPad mini (2021) stealing all the glory on the miniature tablet market right now, its predecessor—the Pad mini (2019)—has seen some pretty mouth-watering price cuts on the market lately. And despite being a couple of years old, that tablet can definitely still hold its own and remains one of the top choices.
In case you'd like to take a look, you can check out our best deals on the iPad mini (2019)
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