The latest rumors on the upcoming iPad Mini 5 hinted that the device will sport new excellent features like new touch technology, outstanding chassis, and huge storage capacity. Below, we have highlighted most of the rumored specs and features of the upcoming Apple tablet.

To start with, the Apple iPad Mini 5 will sport different size screen panels and storage variants. Reports stated the new iPad Mini will feature three different sizes like 9.7-inch, 10.5-inch, and 12.9-inch variants. Also, Travelers Today reported that the Apple device is also touted to be made available in three storage units of 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB.

The device is also expected to feature the new stylus Apple Pencil along with the USB Type-C port, which will provide the fast data transfer option to the users. Also, the Cupertino-based company is rumored to ditch the headphone port on the iPad Mini 5. In addition, it is touted that the new iPad Mini will consist of a lighter body panel as compared to its previous installments, which is expected to be waterproof and dust-resistant.

Furthermore, the Apple device will sport the 3D Touch technology, which will provide the customers with a pressure-sensitive touch screen and the Retina display. Rumors hinted that the iPad Mini 5 will also feature the Series 7000 aluminum chassis, which will make the device more durable.

As far as the hardware specs are concerned, the iPad Mini 5 is touted to consist of the A9 processor along with M9 co-motion chipset. In terms of software specs, the upcoming iPad Mini installment is rumored to run on the latest iOS 10.

On the other hand, few reports suggested that the release date of the iPad Mini 5 is expected to happen in the company's March 2017 technical event. According to the rumors, Apple will follow its device launch array close to previous years, which has suggested that there are high chances of the iPad Mini 5 release date happening early next year.

Stay tuned for more rumors and updates on the upcoming iPad Mini 5.