Amazon is selling the iPad mini at a rare discount ahead of Prime Day, knocking $100 off the full price of the A17 Pro model. The model has been marked down, and the deal is available for a limited time.
The Discount and What It Saves
The iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) is on sale for $499 at Amazon. That is $100 off its regular price of $599. The deal applies to a single configuration, and it is available for a limited time.
The offer also includes up to three free months of Apple Arcade, Fitness+, and News+ with the purchase.
Why the iPad Mini Works
The iPad mini is the compact option in Apple’s lineup. It has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, which makes it easy to carry on vacation or a casual outing. The A17 Pro chip delivers fast performance and graphics, and the all-day battery keeps you reading for hours.
The camera system is worth noting too. The front camera is a 12MP Ultra Wide sensor for video calls and selfies, while the rear camera is a 12MP Wide sensor for photos and videos. The 128GB of storage gives you room for apps, photos, and videos.
The iPad mini is a solid performer at a reduced price, and the free subscriptions sweeten the deal further.
Mashable’s roundup of the best iPads of 2026 recommends the iPad mini for readers who want a tablet mainly for books and magazines. The compact size is the key feature, and the display holds up well for extended reading sessions.
Deals on Other Devices
Amazon is not limiting the early sales to Apple. The site is offering discounts across several categories, including smart speakers, headphones, and laptops. Here is a look at the other deals on offer:
| Device | Regular Price | Sale Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Stick 4K Select | $49.99 | $17.99 | Save $32 |
| AirPods Pro 3 | $249 | $179 | Save $70 |
| Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 | $359 | $319 | Save $40 |
| iPad mini | $599 | $499 | Save $100 |
| MacBook Air M5 | $1,299 | $1,099 | Save $200 |
The iPad mini deal sits alongside those other discounts, giving shoppers a range of options before Prime Day officially starts tomorrow.
Who Is Behind the Coverage
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer with Mashable. She has been writing for entertainment websites since 2017, covering tech, games, and film. Her work appears on IGN and Fangoria, along with her bylines at Rock Paper Shotgun, Collider, Screen Rant, and more.
When she is not writing, she enjoys horror movies and FromSoft games, which she keeps coming back to again and again.
The Bottom Line
This is a rare moment for Apple fans. The iPad mini is a solid performer at a reduced price, and the free subscriptions sweeten the deal further. The deal is available now, so anyone who has been waiting for the right moment can act today.
The deal is available for a limited time, so there is no need to wait until Prime Big Deal Days begins tomorrow. The iPad mini at $499 is a good price for a compact tablet, and the camera, display, and battery all support the recommendation.
The free subscriptions are a bonus, but they are not the main reason to buy. The hardware itself is the draw, and at $100 off, it is worth considering even if you were not already in the market.
Source material: “Rare Apple deal: The iPad mini is $100 off at Amazon ahead of Prime Day,” Mashable.
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