lol, gonna wait a year or more, ok
Depending on the situation, waiting might be a better option. If I already had an iPad mini 5, I’d also wait.
I was planning on upgrading from my 2017 Pro 12.9 512GB to a 1TB model and I waited until I felt there were enough improvements to justify the much higher price tag. Very happy with that choice. The 2021 Pro 1TB M1+16GB is super snappy and feels like it would have very good longevity.