Why I (might) return the iPad mini.

[@gbrielgonzles]

I know it will never happen but an iPad mini with pro specs would heal me

[@FaizAly]

You and me both 🙌🏼

[@Äpple-pie-5k]

Macbook gets a Pro. Mac mini gets a Pro. iPhone gets a pro. iPad gets a pro. WHY CAN'T iPad mini get a pro? It's really its own product category between the iPhone and the iPad. I mean c'mon, even AirPods gets a pro. MARCH IN PROTEST FOR THE IPAD MINI PRO !!!! ✊🏼

[@mixfenix]

Glad to know I’m not the only one wishing for this

[@Äpple-pie-5k]

It will happen, child. Use the Force.

[@8020Alive]

😂 he was right. Apple 🍎 fail again in October with Mini 7

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

These are completely different devices. Kinda ridiculous to compare an 8 inch iPad to a 13 inch iPad. One is hand holdable and the other pretty much isn’t.

[@Äpple-pie-5k]

OLED yes, ProMotion yes, yes. But absolutely, give it a display between 8.5" and 9". OMG it would be so perfect.

[@wisconsinbound2123]

I still looking forward to ipad min for size light weight I can live without OLED I think lol

[@Äpple-pie-5k]

@@wisconsinbound2123 then go forth and get thyself an iPad mini 6 on craigslist for $300 or less!

[@earthreport26]

What's the point of increasing the screen size .....the size is the reason you buy mini

[@johnaart]

They can increase the screen size but keep the same body size, by reducing the bezels

[@earthreport26]

@@johnaart I would prefer edge to edge screen too but they should reduce the size to about size of kindle. 134mm width is too big for my taste

[@paullebon323]

This is nonsense. The iPad Pro is NOT a main computer substitute. Apple has purposely crippled iPadOS to prevent it from being used as such. The mini is the most useful iPad. I'll probably end up biting a maxed-out iPad Mini 7... and I'm a Samsung S9 Ultra guy (14.6”.)

[@paullebon323]

Nope. The iPad Mini 7 has turned out to be garbage. Apple didn't really upgrade the design. So, I won't be buying any Apple products for the foreseeable future.

[@vernabailey3671]

The first iPad Pro I bought was a 9.7-inch model. It was the perfect size for me. They discontinued it because every competitor was going bigger and bigger. I never wanted the mini because you couldn't use the pencil with it at first. My prediction is that it will never come back, or they will phase out the mini in favor of it. But we'll hate whatever they charge for it. It's going to be costly.

[@petucker548]

Use my 6 every day. I pulled the trigger immediately on the 7. I bought the 256K which cost $600 and got a $230 trade-in for my 64K iPad Mini 6 for an out of pocket $370. For me, that’s a bargain. I get a faster processor, four times the memory, a faster USB, Pencil Pro support, improved WiFi and Bluetooth and a brand new device.

[@Bruceneuman]

If budget is a concern then choose among the 11” iPads for their overall versatility. But, do not ditch your old devices, especially if you have an iPad mini lying around. I use three iPads for work. The Apple ecosystem means I can move from device to device pick up where I left off. That means three times the battery life if needed. The iPad mini is still a great device to pick up on the run, especially for note taking or referring to notes. I am not so sure I will want yet a larger iPhone in my pocket. My 14 ProMax is already as large as I care to carry around in a pocket. So, the mini still fills a need. I actually would prefer an iPad Mini in the $350 or less range.

[@lorensims4846]

I got my iPad mini as an e-reader because the text was just too small on my iPhone 4s. With a notebook cover it could pass as a Kindle which many of the others on the bus had so I wouldn't look like "that guy" with an iPad. It's CRAZY portable. Big enough but NEVER too big. Light enough to read in bed. The Kindle is a dedicated device that can only display Kindle books. Most of my ebooks and PDFs are in Apple Books. And the iPad can do so much more than a Kindle ever could. It's the size of a half-page of letter-sized paper which is PERFECT for my purposes. When the physical home button on my old iPad mini broke I considered replacing it with an iPad mini 6, but the 6 is getting long in the tooth. I'm holding out for the highly anticipated NEXT iPad mini.

[@FaizAly]

Great points! This fall the new iPad mini is slated to release

[@UmbroKhan]

How is PDF book or magazine on iPad Mini? Is it easy to read?

[@lorensims4846]

@@UmbroKhan Easier that on something like an iPhone 4s. Even better than on my iPhone 15. And I can take it anywhere easily. It's the size of a trade paperback book.

[@UmbroKhan]

@@lorensims4846 is there a big difference between iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPad Mini when reading PDF files documents or books?

[@MrGheller]

It's the end of 2024 and apps like Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, etc look horrible on the iPad Mini 6. Is there a solution to that scaling problem?

[@FaizAly]

LinkedIn app looks fine, but Meta really needs to make their apps like Instagram and Threads compatible. It’s about time!

[@MrGheller]

@@FaizAly I just opened my LinkedIn app on my iPad Mini 6. It's not as bad as Instagram or Threads but it still has some visible gaps all around the screen....

[@MrGheller]

@@FaizAly Does this also happen with the other iPads or is it just with the iPad Mini??

[@mrravehat5563]

@Faiz Aly, i wouldnt recommend this to anyone who's looking to use this device seriously. I stream mobile games on this and the form factor is perfect, BUT, ive had to replace it four times in the last 2 years (not joking). First two replacements had charging port issues, third had a software issue preventing me feom connecting to servers, now on the fourth the pixels started dying off in the area where i was constantly moving my thumbs (virtual dpad area). I repeat, DO NOT buy this tablet for gaming!

[@DK-CN]

I would buy an iPad mini pro anytime

[@Aggie4life77]

Everybody will have a different setup based on their needs. For me I’m struggling with figuring out if I want the Max or regular Pro. Which one I pick will determine which way I will go with a tablet. My situation is that I’m getting the new MacBook Air when it comes out. If I get the Max, I won’t get an iPad at all. If I get the 6.3 inch iPhone, I will most likely get an iPad mini. I leaning just going with the Max and see what Apple do with the new home pod. It supposedly will have a tablet dock of some sort. If that’s the case, that will give me a reason to have a mini docked to that.

[@keithrichards9316]

you show a Kindle and the iPad mini shows a lot of disappointment for a kindle. The most glaring obvious is Benzel on a candle are absolutely huge. A lot of display is going to waste. Looks much better on an iPad mini than it does cramped on a Kindle.

[@RuralSquirrelJuror]

I adore my mini but it needs more ram desperately and could also use more storage. Would definitely prefer a better screen, but despite using my 12.9” M1 Pro for work, I’m not too pressed for that. That said, I definitely notice the worse speakers but that’s an issue with physics

[@markehijele]

I prefer the 4:3 aspect ratio on the previous ones to the current one on the mini 6; I hope it comes back to to mini 7.

[@dbohdan]

Absolutely with you! 3 the main things why I don't update my old iPad. iPad Pro too big for reading, iPad mini will not have Apple Intelligence and 60Hz in 2024 stops being funny.

[@harryagyemang6111]

Lol, this should be titled Ipad pro review!!!

[@ArichiKulukatoo]

And Face ID, The touch ID it's just too slow. For a device to feel fast enough it should have Oled, 120 Hz and Face ID

[@Wesmosis]

Good video Faiz!

[@FaizAly]

Thanks! Hope you subscribed 🙌🏼

[@John-kv2ec]

few months iPad mini 7 arrives : why I’m abandoning the kindle

[@FaizAly]

If it has the 3 changes I’m looking for then maybe

[@redshoes315]

iPad Mini Pro perhaps??I'd upgrade to that, in a heartbeat!

[@heavenlypot]

People who call a 120hz display "pRo moTioN" and AI "aPpLe inTeLLigeNce": 🤡🤡🤡

[@welphereiam]

What you said about the ProMotion display is so true. For me, any Apple device without ProMotion is completely unusable. It feels so slow and CHOPPY especially. Just a pain on the eyes.

[@studlyhungwell]

I just want it to have excellent battery life that allows me to keep the brightness super high for 10+ solid hours. I find the rest is amazing despite its flaws. I wish I could find a battery case for it.

[@ابراهيم-رائد]

Faiz can you help for something Do you advise me to take? iPad air m2 or iPad Pro m2 or iPad 9th generation

[@FaizAly]

M2 iPad Pro

[@Äpple-pie-5k]

iPad Pro costs more but you get ProMotion. iPad 9th generation, no way. It still has a home button like an old iPhone SE. 🤮Also it has no M-chip. Future proof your investment with a minimum M1 or A17 Pro in all future Apple purchases or you're already getting something that will be obsolete in 2025 !

[@ابراهيم-رائد]

​@@Äpple-pie-5k home button with touch ID batter than power button with touch ID

[@ابراهيم-رائد]

​@@Äpple-pie-5k home button with touch ID batter than power button with touch ID

[@uniquesoul73]

iPad Mini had a solid place in my heart but as time has passed and devices have improved, iPad Mini seems to be getting cancelled out.

[@FaizAly]

They would sell so many more if they just updated it more frequently

[@Aggie4life77]

The Max is getting almost big enough where it could run iPad apps lol!

[@Emma-gu4rz]

I remember all your videos praising the iPad mini and now after the new iPad Pro I’ve noticed that’s become your main machine. I agree, an oled display with ProMotion would make it way better

[@jimisnow]

good points, I found 11 inch iPad Pro Oled for reading (with a magnetic stand) and keyboard right arrow to turn pages is perfect for now. Thanks

[@FaizAly]

Thank you! I agree, a magnetic stand + keyboard takes it next level

[@cynthiatesla272]

Another iPad video by Faiz Aly! ❤

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

Worth getting a new one for 350?

[@FaizAly]

I want to say yes, but at the same time the new 7th gen is about to release this month. So maybe wait and see how the new one is?

[@Wusyaname_]

I largely agree. I don’t think that the specs justify the $500 tbh. If they add an oled screen, thin the bessels and make it thinner like they did for the iPad pros, I’d be really happy. I got a iPad mini 6 for $400 a few years ago, and it’s been great, but gonna replace it with the 13” pro.

[@FaizAly]

I feel like when people get the Pro, they love it so much they don’t want to go back to anything else

[@Wusyaname_]

@@FaizAly Yeah, especially for the promotion. Going back to 60hz especially on lcd is just a huge difference.

[@levigilcona2979]

I thought he's reviewing ipad mini 6.

[@FaizAly]

I’ve already reviewed the iPad mini 6: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goLdh6ChbMx0f80

[@ilhandurmus]

Full of contradictions… you don’t like iPad mini colors but you read kindle … you say it’s small if you compare to iPhone pro max .. but there is already 10 Inch iPad low price … what you want bro ? Do you understand what you want ?

[@doubletakerotts]

I want an improved display on the iPad Mini and more storage on the base model. I want it to stay at the same price point or lower. I don't want it to get any bigger. I want to be able to use it with one hand, holding it while I'm lying down or whatever. What I REALLY want is more software related: I want to be able to annotate books right on the book pages itself with my Apple Pencil - with lots of various color choices. Neither the Apple Books app or the Kindle app offer this feature. What a waste! Kobo app offers it - come on Apple and Kindle! 🙂

[@FaizAly]

Preach! I hope Apple is listening

[@shameermulji]

Why not go middle of the road and get 11" M4 iPad Pro?

[@edwardlogan7534]

Broooo pro motion is nothing more than a 120 refresh rate 😂😂😂😂 it can be put on the ipad mimi smh these apple fan boys kill me 😂

[@schemers_cluster_journey]

its good if have M series chipset

[@michaeldiaz2409]

iPad mini 7 has entered the chat

[@AP3PaintProtection]

Great video!

[@andyboy2k]

What case do you have on your Kindle ?

[@FaizAly]

A clear case from Amazon!