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Device summary
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Pad Mini
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 8.5-inch | 8.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 132.6 mm × 195.3 mm × 5.4 mm | 132.0 mm × 205.1 mm × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 255 g | 326 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | Unibody metal |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | — | 3008 × 1880 |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| RAM | — | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 67 W |
| Charging standard | — | 67W wired; 18W wired reverse charging |
| Typical capacity | — | 7500 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type‑C ×2 |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 8.5-inch | 8.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 132.6 mm × 195.3 mm × 5.4 mm | 132.0 mm × 205.1 mm × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 255 g | 326 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | Unibody metal |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super Retina XDR OLED | LCD |
| Resolution | — | 3008 × 1880 |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| RAM | — | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF |
| Front cameras | — | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 67 W |
| Charging standard | — | 67W wired; 18W wired reverse charging |
| Typical capacity | — | 7500 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type‑C ×2 |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | — |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
iPad mini A20 Pro
71 g lighter
Height
Pad Mini
9.8 mm taller
Thickness
iPad mini A20 Pro
1.1 mm thinner
Width
iPad mini A20 Pro
0.6 mm wider · minor difference
iPad mini A20 Pro vs Pad Mini Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Pad Mini
Strengths
- Unmatched compact Android tablet for reading, gaming, and travel
- Dimensity 9400+ with 165 Hz LCD in an 8.8-inch body
- Fast 67 W charging and USB 3.2 on the long edge
Compromises
- IPS LCD reflectivity and weaker blacks versus OLED compact rivals
- Focus Pen optional and below Apple Pencil or S Pen tier
- HyperOS bloat and no fingerprint, cellular, or microSD