Apple iPad mini (2024) fast charging revealed via 3C certification

Apple iPad mini (2024) launched earlier this week and brings some notable improvements in terms of hardware like a newer chipset and more. While Apple doesn’t usually reveal the specifications like the battery capacity or fast charging details, the new iPad Mini 7th generation stopped at 3C certification, as spotted by 91mobiles. This reveals the charging details.

Apple iPad mini is a compact tablet offering from the Cupertino giant. This is placed in between the standard iPad and the iPad Air/Pro models.

iPad mini’s fast charging speeds revealed

• The 3C listing suggests the Apple iPad mini (2024) A2996 will only support 20W fast charging support (9VDC X 2.22A).
• The listing shows BYD Precision Manufacture Co LTD as the factory and the product name mentioned is a 5G portable computer (5G wireless data terminal). 

• Though the 3C certification also lists a 45W A2940 adapter (15VDC X 3A), the new iPad Mini charging speeds appear to be limited to 20W.
• 20W charging speeds are slow in 2024 even for a tablet device. For comparison, the OnePlus Pad 2 supports 67W fast charging.

iPad mini (2024): India price, alternatives

Apple iPad mini (2024) comes with an 8.3-inch display Liquid Retina display with a P3 wide colour gamut and supports Apple Pencil Pro. It is powered by the A17 Pro chipset and there is support for Apple Intelligence and features like Image Playground, Writing Tools and more. There is a 12MP camera on the rear and front.