Rumor mills have been swirling all sorts of speculations around the highly anticipated Apple iPad mini 5 even hinting that the device will fire up the market in March 2017.

Interestingly, the Cupertino based tech firm has neither confirmed nor denied any of these speculations centering on iPad mini 5 release date. Meanwhile, rumors are running rampant that the iPad Mini 5 will boast specs that are identical to Apple iPad Pro 2.

Riding on the success of the iPad Mini 4, Apple is all set to elevate its lineup with the launch of the iPad Mini 5 which is expected to boast an array of awe-inspiring features:

iPad Mini 5 Features

The iPad Mini is likely to oust the 3.5mm headphone jack and feature USB Type-C port. It will pack at least 2GB of RAM coupled with 13GB to 128GB of storage capacity. Moreover, the iPad Mini 5 will be running on iOS 11 considering the fact that Apple's latest OS (operating system) will be ready to roll out by next year too.

Sporting a slimmer and thinner design as compared to its precursor, Apple's iPad Mini 5 will possibly be powered by an A10 processor. It will sport an 8MP primary camera and 1.2MP front shooter, according to Counsel Heal.

If rumors proved to be true, the iPad Mini 5 would wrap-up its line as the mini-series will be then be dubbed and be a part of the iPad Pro 2 line. There's hearsay that iPad Mini 5 will come with 3D touch feature and have an IP68 certification.

Moreover, the iPad Mini 5 is rumored to pack a smaller capacity battery geared with enhanced technology.The gadget is likely to be housed in a 7000 series aluminum body just like the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, MacWorld reported.

iPad Mini 5 Price

The iPad Mini 4 was launched bearing the price tag of £ 319 (16GB model) and £ 399 (64GB model) and £ 479 (128GB model). Bearing that in mind, the iPad mini 5's base model is likely to be up for grabs for £ 319 or more.

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