Apple HomePod mini 2 vs. Apple HomePod mini: What do you get for the $50 increase?

The main difference between the HomePod mini 2 and the original, at least from a hardware standpoint, is its processor. The new model's Apple S10 chip replaces the S5 from 2019, which was the same chip found in the Apple Watch Series 5. The S10 is more powerful and enables Siri AI for the first time on a HomePod — though the smarter assistant won't be available at launch. But how it works on the new HomePod mini 2 also depends on which phone you have.

By default, Siri AI on the HomePod can conduct natural conversations and answer general knowledge questions more accurately than its…