On August 28, 2026, Apple began selling refurbished iPad mini (A17 Pro) products at the Apple Online Store in Japan. Sales have already begun in the United States, and it has been inferred that the expected start date for sales of refurbished iPad mini (A17 Pro) products in Japan is late August.
iPad mini (A17 Pro) refurbished product price and discount rate
The prices and discount rates for refurbished iPad mini (A17 Pro) products are as follows.
| model | Refurbished products price (tax included) |
new price (tax included) |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, 128GB |
84,800 yen | 99,800 yen |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, 256GB |
98,800 yen | 116,800 yen |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, 512GB |
128,800 yen | 151,800 yen |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi+Cellular, 128GB |
106,800 yen | 124,800 yen |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi+Cellular, 256GB |
120,800 yen | 141,800 yen |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi+Cellular, 512GB |
150,800 yen | 176,800 yen |
Refurbished products are approximately 14.4% to 15.4% cheaper than new products. The discount ranges from 15,000 yen to 26,000 yen, with the largest discount being 512GB for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.
Similar to the Apple online store in the United States, the discount rate in Japan is generally around 15%.
Almost the same development as iPad mini 6
Refurbished iPad mini 6 products went on sale at the Apple Online Store in the United States on February 10, 2023. Sales at the Apple Online Store in Japan began on March 30, 2023, approximately seven weeks later than in the United States.
For the iPad mini (A17 Pro), we expected it to be released in Japan around late August 2026, if we apply the same period of time from the start of sales in the United States.
Sales actually started on August 28th, so it can be said that the schedule was similar to that of the iPad mini 6.
Will the new iPad mini be released in October?
It is rumored that Apple will release a new iPad mini equipped with an organic EL (OLED) display by October 2026.
It is expected that the price of the new model will increase as it becomes OLED, so if you are focusing on the latest model, you may want to check the announcement and sales price of the new iPad mini before making a purchase decision.
On the other hand, if your current iPad mini (A17 Pro) is sufficient, an Apple certified refurbished product is a new option that is approximately 15% cheaper than a new one.
Photo: iPad mini refurbished product/Apple Online Store
Source: iPhone Mania
