Apple recently unveiled its latest lineup of iPad models after a two-year hiatus, and now a recent leak suggests it may be preparing to develop future models, including the seventh generation of the iPad mini and the eleventh generation of the standard iPad.

According to the discovered identifiers, the alleged iPad mini could be powered by the A17 chip, which also powers the iPhone 15 Pro models, while the next generation of the standard iPad may receive an A16 chip inside.

Leaked iPad Models

According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by user @aaronp613, 14 models of iPads were discovered through identifiers found by Nicolas Alvarez, and among these models, it is said that Apple has canceled six models, including two iPad models running on the A14 chip and four iPad Pro models running on the M3 chip in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, with the latter ultimately released with an M4 chip instead at the "Let Loose" event in May.

The leak also suggests that Apple may plan to introduce up to eight models of future iPads, with one identifier reportedly linked to the alleged eleventh generation of the iPad, which may have Apple's A16 SoC under the hood, and is expected to be available with both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity options.

Another identifier allegedly refers to the seventh generation of the iPad mini, which may be powered by a 3nm A17 Pro SoC, the same chip that also powers Apple's flagship iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

It is worth noting that the iPad (2022) was launched in 2021 while the iPad mini (2021) debuted in 2021, meaning it has been several years since Apple updated its lineup.

Although Apple launched new iPad Pro models in May, it is rumored to be developing the next generation of the tablet, which may be powered by an unreleased M5 chip that could be developed based on TSMC's 2nm manufacturing process.

The alleged iPad Pro is expected to come in two sizes: 11 inches and 13 inches, similar to the current models, and may be available in both Wi-Fi and Cellular configurations.