My scenario.I use a 13” M4 iPad for most things, but just got the Mini 7 for mostly reading. I spend hours a day reading, and while the iPhone Pro Max is good for that, it’s just a little small for extended sessions. The M4 is fine for that but sometimes I wanted something right in between and the Mini just hits that sweet spot for me.
It’s pretty much a Goldilocks form factor. And yes, I’d like a ProMotion display, but it’s not that big a deal