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Dec 1, 2025 12:20 PM

128GB Apple iPad mini A17 Pro (WiFi, Starlight)

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Amazon has 128GB Apple iPad mini A17 Pro (WiFi, Starlight; MXN83LL/A) for $349. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • 8.3" Multi-Touch Liquid Retina Display
  • 2266 x 1488 Screen Resolution (326 ppi)
  • Apple A17 Pro Chip
  • 128GB Storage
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3
  • Front 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera
  • Rear 12MP Wide Camera
  • Supports Apple Pencil Pro
  • USB-C Port
  • iPadOS

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  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $50.00 less (12.53% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $399.00 at the time of this posting.
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Amazon has 128GB Apple iPad mini A17 Pro (WiFi, Starlight; MXN83LL/A) for $349. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 8.3" Multi-Touch Liquid Retina Display
  • 2266 x 1488 Screen Resolution (326 ppi)
  • Apple A17 Pro Chip
  • 128GB Storage
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3
  • Front 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera
  • Rear 12MP Wide Camera
  • Supports Apple Pencil Pro
  • USB-C Port
  • iPadOS

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $50.00 less (12.53% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $399.00 at the time of this posting.
    • Best Buy Frontpage Deal here
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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PuzzleFighter
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These 128gb storage capacities on devices when memory chips can easily be in the TB range are criminal.
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Hat-Trick
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What's criminal are the price increases for more storage -- 128GB @ $449 vs 512GB @ $749. $300 for 512GB of SSD NAND which is reported to be max $15 for the raw chip. $15 --> $300 is some margin!
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TealSquirrel9697
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They weren't lying. It did lower costs.... their cost. And it increased "their" profits while keeping the same price or raising it. And still people keep on buying their products. šŸ˜’
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Dec 1, 2025 3:08 PM
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su_A_veDec 1, 2025 3:08 PM
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Quote from randomuser29 View quoted comment :
This or A16 for $271 ? My kid plays only Roblox so storage is not concerned for me
Size matters...
Dec 1, 2025 3:11 PM
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su_A_veDec 1, 2025 3:11 PM
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Quote from Jnmalone111 View quoted comment :
I would so 100% buy this if the Apple Pencil 2 worked for it. Hate having to buy another pencil when mine works so well.

Great find though Smilie
It supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil Pro.
Dec 1, 2025 3:19 PM
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su_A_veDec 1, 2025 3:19 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
Compared to the $299 iPad Air M1 256GB deal from Walmart last month, is this as good a deal? Seems like you're paying quite a premium for size.
Tough comparison between the M1 and A17 Pro chip I would say. The WM deal was for double the storage which may be important to some. But the size of the mini is important for those that prefer it - say drop it in a purse for example. Apple would make a killing if they had a mini version of their regular iPad.

And that was the deal then potentially. This is the deal now..
Dec 1, 2025 3:29 PM
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Quote from spacers View quoted comment :
Can anyone confirm if the battery life is very poor on these as many reviews claim ?
I've had this iPad mini since it came out. I can confirm the battery life is pretty bad. I usually use it for YouTube, Netflix, and some occasional gaming and the battery just tanks. I generally have to charge it once a day.

I also have 2 iPad A16 models and they have a much better runtime and standby time.
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TealSquirrel9697Dec 1, 2025 3:30 PM
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Quote from sr27 View quoted comment :
I remember when Apple started soldering the memory in airs, they said it will reduce the over all cost. Liars
They weren't lying. It did lower costs.... their cost. And it increased "their" profits while keeping the same price or raising it. And still people keep on buying their products. šŸ˜’
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Dec 1, 2025 4:04 PM
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Ns3v3nDec 1, 2025 4:04 PM
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Ive been holding on the $10 off coupon from best buy and today is the last day to use it, works with this Ipad, thanks!
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Quote from TealSquirrel9697 View quoted comment :
They weren't lying. It did lower costs.... their cost. And it increased "their" profits while keeping the same price or raising it. And still people keep on buying their products. šŸ˜’
FWIW, I have lots of Apple products but not a single one was bought at retail price, and many were purchased as open-box or highly discounts to help offset the upgrade extortion prices Apple charges.

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Quote from su_A_ve View quoted comment :
Tough comparison between the M1 and A17 Pro chip I would say. The WM deal was for double the storage which may be important to some. But the size of the mini is important for those that prefer it - say drop it in a purse for example. Apple would make a killing if they had a mini version of their regular iPad.

And that was the deal then potentially. This is the deal now..
That was sort of the point of my post -- is this really a deal now? Apple charged less for an iPhone 13 mini over a regular iPhone 13, but charges more for an iPad mini or a larger iPad. An 8" tablet is not rocket science.
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HE1Dec 1, 2025 4:24 PM
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There's already another thread. Repost.
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hellonwheelzDec 1, 2025 4:25 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
That was sort of the point of my post -- is this really a deal now? Apple charged less for an iPhone 13 mini over a regular iPhone 13, but charges more for an iPad mini or a larger iPad. An 8" tablet is not rocket science.
It's interesting that you say an 8 inch tablet is not rocket science, but the competitors are terrible in comparison. In general competitors are bad, but then when you compare it to using an iPad as a professional tool for art or design or music, they REALLY don't rate well in comparison.

If it was that easy to make a good tablet, where are all the competitors? Is a Tab cheaper?
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su_A_veDec 1, 2025 4:33 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
That was sort of the point of my post -- is this really a deal now? Apple charged less for an iPhone 13 mini over a regular iPhone 13, but charges more for an iPad mini or a larger iPad. An 8" tablet is not rocket science.
Regardless of it being overpriced or not, it is a deal. MSRP is $499. Recently dropped to $399 by the major retailers. Best Buy today drops another $50.

Compared it to Apple's Cyber Monday deal of a $50 GC with purchase, yeah this is a good deal.
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Hat-TrickDec 1, 2025 4:40 PM
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Quote from hellonwheelz View quoted comment :

It's interesting that you say an 8 inch tablet is not rocket science, but the competitors are terrible in comparison. In general competitors are bad, but then when you compare it to using an iPad as a professional tool for art or design or music, they REALLY don't rate well in comparison.

If it was that easy to make a good tablet, where are all the competitors? Is a Tab cheaper?
You've certainly taken my point about price vs size and made a stew out of it. Not here to argue about competition or whether "professionals" use anything other than an iPad or any of your other points. The fact that in a device the size of an iPhone 16 Pro Max you can fit a super-computer proves that making an 8" mini tablet with less performance isn't rocket science.
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sup3rson1cDec 1, 2025 4:56 PM
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Quote from spacers View quoted comment :
Can anyone confirm if the battery life is very poor on these as many reviews claim ?
It's not terrible and certainly not great. It definitely should be better than what it is IMO.
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dragontalesDec 1, 2025 5:04 PM
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Ordered one for the kid for Xmas. Chose slow shipping for 8% back.

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XaaXDec 1, 2025 5:54 PM
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Quote from dragontales View quoted comment :
Ordered one for the kid for Xmas. Chose slow shipping for 8% back.
Is the 8% back through Amazon credit card?
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