Huawei
Device summary
Apple
iPad mini A17 Pro
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | $499 |
| Display size | 8.8-inch | 8.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 127.3 mm × 198.6 mm × 5.1 mm | 134.8 mm × 195.4 mm × 6.3 mm |
| Weight | 255 g | 293 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Flexible OLED | Liquid Retina IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2266 × 1488 |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 500 nits |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Protection | — | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 9010B | Apple A17 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-core | 6-core CPU |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 32 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K (3840 × 2160) with electronic stabilization, Ultra Wide 1080p@30fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 66 W | — |
| Charging standard | HUAWEI SuperCharge (Max 66W charger in box) | — |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | — | 10 h |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer |
| Typical capacity | 6400 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 6350 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C 3.0 (DisplayPort 1.2) | USB-C |
| Satellite | BeiDou satellite messaging (supported MLR models; mainland China) | — |
| Cellular | — | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| NFC | — | No |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | — | None published |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | $499 |
| Display size | 8.8-inch | 8.3-inch |
| Dimensions | 127.3 mm × 198.6 mm × 5.1 mm | 134.8 mm × 195.4 mm × 6.3 mm |
| Weight | 255 g | 293 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | Aluminum |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Flexible OLED | Liquid Retina IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2266 × 1488 |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 500 nits |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Protection | — | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 9010B | Apple A17 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-core | 6-core CPU |
| RAM | 12 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Main · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 8 MP · ƒ/2.2 | — |
| Front cameras | Front · 32 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 |
| Video recording | 4K (3840 × 2160) with electronic stabilization, Ultra Wide 1080p@30fps | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 66 W | — |
| Charging standard | HUAWEI SuperCharge (Max 66W charger in box) | — |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | — | 10 h |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer |
| Typical capacity | 6400 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 6350 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB‑C 3.0 (DisplayPort 1.2) | USB-C |
| Satellite | BeiDou satellite messaging (supported MLR models; mainland China) | — |
| Cellular | — | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) |
| NFC | — | No |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | — | Aluminum |
| Ingress protection | — | None published |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
MatePad Mini
38 g lighter
Width
iPad mini A17 Pro
7.5 mm wider
Height
MatePad Mini
3.2 mm taller
Thickness
MatePad Mini
1.2 mm thinner
MatePad Mini vs iPad mini A17 Pro Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
MatePad Mini
Strengths
- 8.8-inch flexible OLED at 120 Hz and 255 g
- 66W charging on credible 6400 mAh cell
- M-Pencil Pro NearLink for official low-latency notes
Compromises
- No official GMS — workaround-only Play access
- Mixed reports on global HarmonyOS 4.3 app gaps
- Smaller canvas than 11-inch MatePads for dense documents
iPad mini A17 Pro
Strengths
- Unmatched compact iPad for reading and travel
- A17 Pro performance with Apple Pencil Pro support
- Light weight ideal for couch and bedside use
Compromises
- 60 Hz display and thick bezels feel dated
- Not viable as a laptop replacement for most buyers
- Small screen limits multitasking and creative scale