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    iPad mini release dates: every model, 2012 to 2026

    The newest iPad mini is the iPad mini 8, coming out on November 6, 2026 at $699. The latest one already on sale is the iPad mini 7, released on October 14, 2024. Among iPad mini models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 94 days of their release.

    Updated November 5, 2026. Release dates and launch prices come from Apple. Refurbished prices are tracked daily at Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, Gazelle, Loop Mobile, Mac of All Trades, MacPro-LA, MacSales.com, and eBay.

    Latest iPad mini models

    iPad mini 8

    iPad mini 8

    November 6, 2026 tomorrow

    $699 at launch · Model A3595, A3596

    Not refurbished yet. Expected around February 8, 2027, based on past iPad mini models.

    iPad mini 7

    iPad mini 7

    Released October 14, 2024 · $599 at launch

    Refurbished from $410 · See refurbished deals

    iPad mini 6

    iPad mini 6

    Released September 13, 2021 · $499 at launch

    Refurbished from $300 · See refurbished deals

    iPad mini 5

    iPad mini 5

    Released March 17, 2019 · $399 at launch

    Refurbished from $151 · See refurbished deals

    Every iPad mini, newest first

    8 models from 2012 to 2026, with release dates, launch prices and refurbished prices.

    2026

    iPad mini 8
    iPad mini 8 A3595, A3596 Up to iOS 27
    Nov 6, 2026 tomorrow $699 at launch
    $699
    Not refurbished yet. Expected around Feb 8, 2027. Get an alert

    2024

    iPad mini 7
    iPad mini 7 A2993, A2995 Up to iOS 27
    Oct 14, 2024 $599 at launch
    $599
    $410 See refurbished deals

    2021

    iPad mini 6
    iPad mini 6 A2567, A2568 Up to iOS 27 · Discontinued Oct 14, 2024
    Sep 13, 2021 $499 at launch
    $499
    $300 See refurbished deals

    2019

    iPad mini 5
    iPad mini 5 A2124, A2125, A2126, A2133 Up to iOS 26 · Discontinued Sep 13, 2021
    Mar 17, 2019 $399 at launch
    $399
    $151 See refurbished deals

    2015

    iPad mini 4
    iPad mini 4 A1538, A1550 Up to iOS 15 · Discontinued Mar 17, 2019
    Sep 8, 2015 $399 at launch
    $399
    $79 See refurbished deals

    2014

    iPad mini 3
    iPad mini 3 A1599, A1600 Up to iOS 12 · Discontinued Sep 8, 2015
    Oct 15, 2014 $399 at launch
    $399
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    2013

    iPad mini 2
    iPad mini 2 A1489, A1490 Up to iOS 12 · Discontinued Mar 20, 2017
    Oct 21, 2013 $399 at launch
    $399
    $99 See refurbished deals

    2012

    iPad mini 1
    iPad mini 1 A1432, A1454, A1455 Up to iOS 9 · Discontinued Jun 18, 2015
    Oct 22, 2012 $299 at launch
    $299
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    Refurbished prices are the cheapest offer in stock at our last check, before shipping. We check every refurbisher daily; the deals page has today's prices.

    Questions about iPad mini release dates

    What is the latest iPad mini?

    The newest iPad mini is the iPad mini 8, coming out on November 6, 2026 at $699. The latest one already on sale is the iPad mini 7, released on October 14, 2024.

    How many iPad mini models are there?

    8 models came out between 2012 and 2026. The oldest one listed here is the iPad mini 1, released on October 22, 2012.

    How soon after launch can you buy a refurbished iPad mini?

    Among iPad mini models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 94 days of their release. Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished iPad mini was first seen in March 2013 at Apple Store. Across all models, the median discount is 83% compared to new.

    How do I find out which iPad mini I have?

    Look for the model number, which starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings. Type it in the search box above to see the model, its release date and its refurbished price.

    Which iPad mini models get iOS 27?

    3 models support iOS 27. The oldest of them is the iPad mini 6, released on September 13, 2021.

    Where this data comes from

    Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, Gazelle, Loop Mobile, Mac of All Trades, MacPro-LA, MacSales.com, and eBay, and records when each model first goes on sale refurbished. An expected date adds the median delay of past iPad mini models to the launch date.

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