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Best news for tech lovers: Apple has slashed the price of its compact desktop, the Mac Mini with M4 chip, to ₹49,999 in India, thanks to an exclusive bank discount running on Amazon. If you are looking for a powerful yet space-saving desktop solution, this offer could be quite tempting for you. In this article, we will look in detail at how you can take advantage of this price cut, what the Mac Mini M4 specifications are, and why this deal is worth considering.
The journey of the Mac Mini with M4 chip: A quick background
Apple launched its Mac Mini with M4 chip in India in October 2024, with a launch price of ₹59,990 (. This model replaces the earlier M2-based version, but the design is largely the same compact aluminum chassis - just the silicon inside and the performance have become next-gen.
The M4 chip is Apple's latest processor built on a 3 nm process, including:
10-core CPU (balance of high-performance and efficiency cores)
10-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
16-core Neural Engine for on-device AI tasks.
The baseline model comes with 16GB of unified RAM and 256GB SSD, which is lightweight enough for productivity, gaming, and pro audio/video editing.
Price drop details: How to make ₹49,999?
Mac Mini M4 listing on Amazon The price is now ₹53,990 (still available on apple.com at ₹59,990), and with select credit cards you get an instant discount of ₹4,000. This makes the final effective price ₹49,999
Listing price (Amazon): ₹53,990
Instant discount with ICICI/Axis/Kotak credit cards: ₹4,000
Effective price: ₹49,999
These bank offers are valid for a limited period, so if you are interested, decide quickly. It will be worth it.
How to avail the discount?
Login to Amazon and open the product page (Mac Mini M4).
Make the payment using ICICI/Axis/Kotak credit card.
The instant discount of ₹4,000 will be automatically applied at checkout The final checkout amount will be ₹49,999. Confirm and place the order. EMI options are also available - ICICI Amazon Pay card holders can avail ₹4,000 discount on EMI and ₹2,500 cashback on non-EMI transactions.
Deep Dive into Specifications & Features
Specification |
Detail |
---|---|
Processor | Apple M4 (10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine) |
Memory | 16 GB Unified RAM (upgradeable to 24 GB/32 GB) |
Storage | 256 GB SSD (options up to 2 TB) |
Ports | 3× Thunderbolt 4, 2× USB‑C, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5 mm jack |
Wireless | Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Dimensions & Weight | 127×127×49.7 mm, 0.67 kg |
Displays Supported | Up to 3 external displays |
With the M4 chip, your day-to-day tasks (web browsing, office suites) will be consistently smooth, and even pro workflows (4K video editing, coding, music production) will be handled with ease.
Real-world use cases and examples
Content creators: Timeline rendering in Final Cut Pro is now noticeably faster, thanks to hardware-accelerated GPUs and the Neural Engine.
Developers: Xcode builds and simulator run quickly; unified memory architecture improves compile times.
Home office: Compact size makes for a clutter-free workstation, easily supports dual-monitor setups.
Casual gaming: Light titles (Minecraft, indie games) deliver good frame rates at 1080p.
Case study: A Bengaluru-based freelance video editor reported that his 4K timeline render time reduced by 20% on the M2 to M4 upgrade.
Comparison: M4 vs M2 Mac Mini
Feature |
M2 Mac Mini (2023) |
M4 Mac Mini (2024) |
---|---|---|
CPU Cores | 8 | 10 |
GPU Cores | 10 | 10 (improved cycle speed) |
Neural Engine Cores | 16 | 16 |
Base RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Launch Price (India) | ₹59,900 | ₹59,990 |
Current Offer Price | — | ₹49,999 (with discount) |
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