Amazon Drops iPad Mini Price $100 Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

Apple's seventh-generation iPad Mini is back to a $100 discount on Amazon ahead of the company's October Prime Big Deal Days, according to The Verge. The cut applies to both Wi-Fi-only and cellular models and restores pricing that disappeared after Apple raised device prices in June.

How much does the iPad Mini cost during Prime Big Deal Days?

The 128GB Wi-Fi model is listed at $499, down from $599 — a 17 percent discount, The Verge reported. The 256GB Wi-Fi version is $599, and the 128GB cellular model is $649. The Verge called it the best price on the tablet since late June.

iPad Mini Prime pricing

• 128GB Wi-Fi: $499 (from $599, 17% off)
• 256GB Wi-Fi: $599
• 128GB cellular: $649

How does this compare with earlier 2026 pricing?

Apple raised prices on several devices, including the iPad Mini, in June 2026, according to The Verge. Before that increase, the base 128GB configuration "often sold for around $400 throughout 2025," the outlet reported. The current $499 price is $100 above that 2025 norm but matches the discount level last seen in late June, before the price hike took hold.

Which models are included in the discount?

The markdown covers the full current Wi-Fi lineup — 128GB, 256GB, and higher-capacity configurations — plus the cellular-connected 128GB unit, per the Amazon listings cited by The Verge. The outlet noted the tablet also appears at $799 for the 512GB Wi-Fi configuration, though the headline deals center on the 128GB and 256GB tiers.

What is inside the discounted iPad Mini?

The seventh-generation iPad Mini, released in 2024, runs on Apple's A17 Pro chip and supports Apple Intelligence, The Verge reported. It is compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and includes faster Wi-Fi and USB-C data speeds than its predecessor, according to the outlet's review cited in the sale post.

What is the timeline for Apple's iPad Mini pricing in 2026?

• 2025: Base 128GB Wi-Fi model commonly sells around $400, per The Verge.
• June 2026: Apple raises prices across several device lines, including the iPad Mini.
• Late June 2026: Last discount deep enough to offset the price hike, The Verge reported.
• Oct. 4, 2026: Amazon cuts the iPad Mini by $100 ahead of October Prime Big Deal Days, restoring the pre-hike price point.
• Later in 2026: The Verge notes a next-generation iPad Mini may arrive "significantly more expensive" than the current model, though no date or price was specified.

The discount is tied to Amazon's promotional window rather than a permanent Apple price change, and The Verge frames it as a limited opportunity before a possible pricier successor arrives.

Artiglio is A coming-soon iPhone chief of staff for briefings and drafts. Not on the App Store yet.