Apple introduced a redesigned sixth-generation iPad mini this week that looks a lot more like the current iPad Air, with thinner bezels, a Touch ID power button, USB-C port, Apple Pencil compatibility. second generation, and more.

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The new iPad mini is equipped with the same A15 Bionic chip as the iPhone 13 models, and although Apple does not announce the amount of RAM in the device, MacRumors can confirm that the new iPad mini has 4 GB of RAM. , an increase of 3 GB from the previous iPad mini. We can also confirm that the ninth generation iPad has the same 3GB of RAM as the eighth generation model. These amounts were revealed in the channels contained in the beta of Xcode 13.

For comparison, the iPad Pro comes with up to 16GB of RAM depending on storage capacity, while the latest iPad Air has 4GB of RAM.

The same type of Xcode strings accurately revealed the amount of RAM in iPhone 12 models last year and several previous iPhone generations. Regulatory teardowns and filings should provide further confirmation in the coming days.

The new iPad mini and iPad models are available to order now on Apple’s website and launch Friday, September 24.

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