Tablet · CurrentReleased OCT 2024 · IPADOS 18
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Does it take an eSIM?
Yes — eSIM only
No physical SIM tray on this configuration. Regional note: A2995 | WiFi+Cellular Global | eSIM only, no physical SIM A2996 | WiFi+Cellular China (Unicom) | eSIM only.
Specification
ManufacturerApple
Form factorTablet
eSIM supporteSIM Only
Physical SIMNone
Operating systemiPadOS 18
Release dateOctober 23, 2024
Device statusCurrent
Model numbersA2995, A2996
Also known asiPad mini 7, iPad mini (2024)
Regional variants
What you get depends on where the unit was sold — check the model number on the box.
A2995WiFi+Cellular GlobaleSIM only, no physical SIM
A2996WiFi+Cellular China (Unicom)eSIM only
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