Starting at 5499 yuan! iPad mini 8 goes on sale tomorrow: 60Hz screen sparks controversy.
According to Fast Technology on November 5th, the Apple iPad mini 8 will officially go on sale on November 6th, with a starting price of 5499 yuan in China.
This new product features an 8.5-inch OLED screen for the first time, and is powered by the A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process. It also boasts a 12-megapixel rear camera and a 12-megapixel Center Stage front camera. Furthermore, the new phone supports Wi-Fi 7, weighs approximately 255g, and is only 5.4mm thick.
Notably, the iPad mini 8 has eliminated the traditional speaker opening at the bottom, replacing it with screen sound technology, which further improves the device’s airtightness and supports IP67 dust and water resistance.
Compared to its predecessor, the iPad mini 8 offers significant improvements in performance, design, and display. However, its continued adherence to a 60Hz refresh rate, while most small Android tablets now feature high refresh rate screens, has become the most controversial aspect of this upgrade.
In daily use, whether scrolling through web pages, browsing social media, or switching between apps, a 60Hz screen is not as smooth as a 120Hz or 144Hz screen. This is especially true when running high frame rate games, where it cannot fully utilize the advantages of a high-performance chip. For users accustomed to high refresh rate phones and tablets, the difference in experience will be even more pronounced.
Overall, the iPad mini 8’s advantages lie in the performance of the A20 Pro chip, the iPadOS ecosystem, and excellent portability. However, with Android competitors generally adopting high refresh rate OLED screens, Apple still retains a 60Hz refresh rate. To get a high refresh rate experience, consumers can only pay more to choose the iPad Pro.
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