The A17 Pro has a 6-core CPU, a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core NPU (neural processing unit). The GPU adds features like dynamic caching, hardware-accelerated ray-tracing, and mesh shading. Apple claims that the A17 Pro offers 30 percent better CPU performance, 25 percent better GPU performance, and 100 percent better NPU performance than the A15.

While things look the same as before on the outside, inside it's a different story. One of the headline features of the 7th generation iPad mini is its powerful A17 Pro chip. This offers 30% faster CPU and 2x faster Neural Engine. And the performance boost can be felt across the device, from the UI to creative apps.

The last-gen iPad mini 6 is back on sale at Amazon, returning to its all-time best price of $349.99 as the iPad mini 7 hits store shelves tomorrow.

If you’ve used an iPad mini before, you know what you’re getting: a reliable, powerful, and eminently mobile device with a large display you can slip inside an inner coat pocket and use just about anywhere,

Ahead of tomorrow's official launch, some journalists and media influencers have reviewed the upcoming iPad mini 7. Here's their review.