iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5 Release, Specs Update: Smallest iPad Pro Tablet to Boast A10x chip, Smart Connector, & More
Rounding up the rumors, speculations and previous reports, the iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5will feature a few features found in the 9.7-inch iPad Pro. Along with the other iPad Pro successors, the iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5 tablet is said to be as powerful as the bigger siblings since the A10x chip will reportedly be there.
Tech enthusiasts can hardly wait for the new iPad Pro 2 which is rumored to arrive next month but one tablet that could steal the attention during the debut is the iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5. Apple's smallest Pro tablet is said to feature an A10x chip with 3 gigs of RAM. The powerful offerings will also include four speakers, TrueTone display, and Smart connector.
According to Mac World, a smart connector will enable the iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5 to connect with a keyboard. In comparison to iPad Mini 4, the upcoming iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5 does not have Smart connector feature but users can still use Bluetooth outfit.
It is also believed that the iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5 thinner design would be made possible by a new, smaller battery, says Cult of Mac. While the iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5's battery unit may have a lower capacity than the 5,124mAh component in the mini 4, superior battery technology means it will be able to match its predecessor's real-world battery performance.
Specs-wise, the iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5 model will likely to have a 12MP rear camera and 5MP front-facing camera. When the iPad Pro 9.7-inch model launched in 2016, Apple made it compatible with Apple Pencil while charging the stylus can use the Lightning port. This specific support is expected to be found in the upcoming iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5.
It is worth noting that the iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5 model will not be as cheap as the iPad 2017 but it should be able to deliver more advanced features, specs, and better performance. For iPad Pro Mini/ iPad Mini 5 release date will, reliable site DigiTimes has reported that it won't enter mass production until early 2017, which means we could be faced with a June 2017 or later release for iPad mini 5/Pro mini.