NEW DELHI: The prices of the Wi-Fi models of both iPad mini and second-generation Nexus 7 have dropped in India on e-commerce websites.

The Wi-Fi variant of 16GB iPad mini, the base model in tablet portfolio, is now available at Rs 15,719 via Amazon.in. Its official price is Rs 21,900. This tablet has a 7.9-inch screen with 163ppi pixel density, is powered by Apple's dual-core A6 chipset and runs on iOS 7 operating system.

The base variant of Google Nexus 7 (2013) tablet, which costs Rs 20,999 officially, can now be purchased for Rs 16,390 on Snapdeal. This model has 7-inch screen with 323ppi pixel density, 16GB storage, Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS and 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor.

These are the lowest prices of the two tablets yet, making them attractive options for buyers who were looking to purchase tablets. While Nexus 7 was launched in 2013, iPad mini hit the market two years ago.

Prices of smartphones and tablets in the Indian market have been on a downward spiral over the past couple of years as e-commerce websites have given many retailers the option to sell their goods based on rivals' prices.

Due to the online marketplace model, even Samsung's top smartphone Galaxy S5 has seen its price drop to under Rs 35,000, from its launch price of Rs 51,500.