To me, the Mini 5 has all the features I want and need. A Pro version would be unnecessary, and just another reason to jack up the price.
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The Pencil 3 would go better with the Watch 6 with its livescribe-like features that solve the watch's "text input" problems.
Oh i dunno.. 2nd generation pencil attached to the side and USB-C support would be nice in a small form factor.
I agree. We need Mini line to keep going, but I would much prefer the price to stay affordable. Maybe a 100 bucks increase to $499 woukd be acceptable for a somewhat refreshed looking Mini 6 a year or two from now. Because obviously the current design is getting too long in the tooth going forward. A bit slimmer bezels, better front and rear single camera and separated speakers on both sides would do. Touch id can stay.
I doubt we will see a pro iPad without the Smart Keyboard, and the iPad mini is too small to make a keyboard that makes for comfortable typing.
Quad speakers and Pencil 2 support makes sense.
I would like some bezel to grip to avoid accidentally launching an app.
Then the $549 price for the 256gb would be a better value.
What exactly is a Pro Mini? If its just a FaceID and USB-C then I’d rather Apple just call it Mini 6 because any time Apple throws “Pro” on something then that price jumps to ridiculous levels.
What exactly do you want a future next iPad mini to have in it?
please provide specifics as saying you want it to be pro does not provide much in the way of feedback.
I waited years for the mini 5 to come out. I was using Samsung pro tab 8.4 and huawai M3 8.4 and both have superior speaker set up for primarily media viewing when compared to the mini, but the pocketable size is the best part. Moving to the mini 5 I do enjoy the IOS since it matches with my iPhone. When compared to the android skins on the other two it is a lot better.
An iPad mini pro would have to focus on being a better media consumption and gaming device with speakers on each end or even quad. Better black level screen. Upgrading to pencil 2 would make sense but not needed for me. Adding Face ID I’d be ok with as long as it works in landscape, but keeping touch is good too. USB-C is a must. Otherwise I think a refresh to a new design for mini 6 is fine.
An iPad mini pro would have to focus on being a better media consumption and gaming device with speakers on each end or even quad. Better black level screen. Upgrading to pencil 2 would make sense but not needed for me. Adding Face ID I’d be ok with as long as it works in landscape, but keeping touch is good too. USB-C is a must. Otherwise I think a refresh to a new design for mini 6 is fine.
Oo yes the same design and specs than the 11 pro in the form factor of the mini ! With usb c and everything like the 11 pro 
I would really like to see an ipad mini pro with reduced bezels like the pro has. Is there anyone else that would jump on one of these if they had it.
The topic comes up on the forum occasionally and I believe there would be many interested in such a device, myself included.
Absolutely. While I prefer a larger IPad for work, the Mini is a great travel companion, book reader, and news checker. I would definitely like a Pro version.
I currently have a mini 5 and would upgrade it for a mini pro with reduced bezels.
Something tells me that Apple doesn't read this forum.
Probably not, but I think the members here don’t necessarily represent the average Apple customer.
If my work started using them I would, otherwise, my iPad Pro and iPhone XR are a perfect pair.
Kallum.
Kallum.
As a medical student I'd buy this in a heartbeat. Its the perfect size for white coats, and I really hate carrying my 11" around in the labs, one day I will drop that thing as there is no place for me to put it, but I still need it on hand to look up stuff from textbooks.
I would love an iPad Pro Mini. I just ordered the 2020 12.9 inch model, but I do a lot of reading in bed with an old iPad Mini 2, and I find the size perfect for reading books.
Here's hoping they make it compatible with the same Apple Pencil 2 and don't introduce another model of the pencil.
Here's hoping they make it compatible with the same Apple Pencil 2 and don't introduce another model of the pencil.