The iPad Mini is the 7-inch version of the popular iPad. Today the device is sold all over the world and its cost may vary depending on the market in which it is represented. For example, the price of an iPad Mini tablet in China may be slightly lower than in Russia or Europe.
Apple Official Stores
The new iPad Mini model can be purchased in China both through the official Chinese version of the Apple website, and in the official stores of the company in the Middle Kingdom. Also, iPad Mini can be purchased on sites popular in China (for example, Taobao), using the Aliexpress service, which delivers to Russia and other countries of the world, as well as popular electronics markets in each city.
On the official Apple website, the iPad Mini is presented at a market price of 2,888 yuan, which is approximately equal to 16,500 rubles. This price is for a device with 16 GB of memory in a version that does not support the installation of a mobile operator's SIM card. For buyers in China, versions with volumes of 32, 64 and 128 GB are also available with a price of 3588 (~ 20,500 rubles), 4288 (~ 24,500 rubles) and 4988 (~ 28,500 rubles) yuan, respectively. The version with support for cellular data transmission and work in 3G Internet networks costs 900 (~ 5200 rubles) more yuan for each version without a SIM card.
Prices may change depending on the current exchange rate of the ruble and the price ratio of the ruble to the yuan.
Electronics Markets and Stores
The price of the iPad Mini in the Chinese electronics markets is equal to the prices offered on the websites, however, some sellers offer the product for 100-200 yuan more because they are resellers. For the price set by Apple, you can also buy the tablet in the official stores of the company, which are widespread throughout China.
Online Stores
Taobao, an online retailer with many websites and private sellers in China, is offering the device at slightly discounted prices. This is due to the fact that the purchase price of the device in bulk can be significantly lower in China, which is what Internet sellers use. Some retailers buy iPad Mini from Hong Kong, where the cost of the device is slightly lower. The new version starts at RMB 1900 (~ RUR 11,000) for the non-4G version with 16GB of internal storage. It is noteworthy that a tablet with a memory capacity of 32 GB can be bought on the website for 2,700 yuan (~ 15,500 rubles) and above.
The device with a SIM slot will be priced at 2888 yuan, which Apple officially sells for the device without 4G connectivity.
It will not be possible to purchase goods directly from a Chinese online store, despite the tempting price. The fact is that postal parcels containing electronics are not allowed by Chinese customs, since the export of electronics directly from China is prohibited. However, there are a large number of online stores in Hong Kong that offer devices at a reduced cost and help to complete the shipment of the desired goods to the Russian Federation.
