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iPad mini price in China

Apple Store prices in China for every iPad mini model, with tax, converted to pounds.

From · Wi-Fi · 128 GB

CN¥4,799about £542

US$718 · Includes 13% VAT

14th cheapest of 40 countriesChecked 14 Oct 2026

Every iPad mini model in China

Colour doesn't change the price: Blue, Purple, Space Gray and Starlight cost the same.

Wi-Fi · 128 GBCN¥4,799Includes tax£542US$71814th cheapest of 40

Wi-Fi · 256 GBCN¥5,299Includes tax£598US$79212th cheapest of 40

Wi-Fi · 512 GBCN¥6,999Includes tax£790US$1,04714th cheapest of 40

Wi-Fi + Cellular · 128 GBCN¥6,099Includes tax£688US$91215th cheapest of 40

Wi-Fi + Cellular · 256 GBCN¥6,599Includes tax£745US$98714th cheapest of 40

Wi-Fi + Cellular · 512 GBCN¥8,299Includes tax£936US$1,24114th cheapest of 40

Price in China

Wi-Fi · 128 GB, in Chinese yuan

CN¥4,799 since 26 Jun 2026, when Apple raised it from CN¥3,999.

Questions

Is the iPad mini cheaper in China than in the UK?

Yes. The Wi-Fi, 128 GB model costs CN¥4,799, about £542, in China. In the UK it costs £599, so it's £57 (10% of the price in the UK) less in China.

Does the price include tax?

Yes. Apple's prices in China include 13% VAT.

Where is the iPad mini cheapest?

Hong Kong, at about £442 for the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model. China is 14th cheapest of 40.

Can visitors get the tax back in China?

Yes. Spend at least CN¥200 and you can claim about 9% back after fees: about CN¥432 on the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.

Has the price changed?

Yes. Apple raised the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model from CN¥3,999 to CN¥4,799 on 26 Jun 2026.

How China compares

In pounds, with tax

Model

Hong KongCheapest£442£100 less (18%)

United StatesWith average sales tax£486£56 less (10%)

ChinaThis page£542Differences are against this

United KingdomYour market£599£57 more (11%)

BrazilMost expensive£1,198£657 more (121%)

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40 countries. Differences are against the price in China; percentages are of that price. Prices for the US include our average sales tax.

Tax

Apple's prices in China include 13% VAT.

Tax refund for visitors

Scheme: Departure tax refund for overseas tourists
Minimum spend: CN¥200
Refund: About 9% after fees
On the Wi-Fi, 128 GB model: About CN¥432 back

Claimed when you leave the country. Estimate: the rate after fees depends on the shop. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.

iPad mini in other countries

Nearest in price

12United Arab Emirates£513 13Philippines£515

14China (this page)£542

15Switzerland£544 16India£555

Also in Asia

Hong Kong Taiwan Japan Vietnam Thailand

iPad mini in all 40 countries

Other Apple products in China

iPadfrom CN¥3,799 iPad Air 11-inchfrom CN¥5,999 iPad Air 13-inchfrom CN¥7,699 iPad Pro 11-inchfrom CN¥10,799 iPad Pro 13-inchfrom CN¥13,299

Sources and method

Prices collected from Apple's public website for China, checked 14 Oct 2026, with tax as Apple shows it. Converted at European Central Bank reference rates from 16 Oct 2026. Not affiliated with Apple. For guidance only, not tax or financial advice.

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