iPad Mini 5 is one of the most talked gadgets in the tech world. But Apple Inc. is still focusing on MacBook Pro 2016 that is expected to be launched this year.

The top-of-the-line laptop is one of the main reasons that cause the delay of the release of iPad Mini 5, reports University Herald.

But amid delays, Apple fans are still waiting for the release of iPad Mini 5 along with iPad Pro 2.

According to an article on MacWorld, iPad Mini 5 could be launched in 2017. 

The new iPad Mini 5 is rumoured to have a 7.9 inches of Retina display like the previous model. As Apple is using the more thin and lighter aluminium nowadays, the exterior of the gadget will be deploy a 7000 series aluminium covering. It is 1 mm thinner compared to its previous model i.e. iPad Mini 4.

iPad Mini 5 also said to be more elegant and slender. It will be featuring with the new live photos. 

iPad Mini 5 will according carry a pre-installed A10 processor chipset. This chipset is coupled with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal memory. Other memory options are 64 gigabyte and 128 gigabyte.

It will be featuring 3D touch function and will run on iOS 10 or the latest iOS in case a new upgrade of operating system will come next year, according to PCadvisor.

iPad Mini is rumoured to have wireless Ear-pods, just like iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. For the tablet's size, it is rumoured that iPad Mini 5 will have three variants, a 9.7-inch, 10.1-inch and 12.9-inch models, JBH News reported.