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Device summary
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Pad Mini
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $499 | — |
| Display size | 8.3-inch | 8.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 134.8 mm × 195.4 mm × 6.3 mm | 132.0 mm × 205.1 mm × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 293 g | 326 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Unibody metal |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 2266 × 1488 | 3008 × 1880 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 67 W |
| Charging standard | — | 67W wired; 18W wired reverse charging |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | 10 h | — |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 7500 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type‑C ×2 |
| NFC | No | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Frame | Aluminum | — |
| Ingress protection | None published | — |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | $499 | — |
| Display size | 8.3-inch | 8.8-inch |
| Dimensions | 134.8 mm × 195.4 mm × 6.3 mm | 132.0 mm × 205.1 mm × 6.5 mm |
| Weight | 293 g | 326 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | Aluminum | Unibody metal |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Liquid Retina IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 2266 × 1488 | 3008 × 1880 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB, 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/1.8 | Wide · 13 MP · PDAF |
| Front cameras | Landscape · 12 MP · ƒ/2.4 | Front · 8 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 67 W |
| Charging standard | — | 67W wired; 18W wired reverse charging |
| Video playback (Manufacturer claim) | 10 h | — |
| Battery type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer | — |
| Typical capacity | — | 7500 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi + Cellular (5G) | — |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type‑C ×2 |
| 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.
Height
Pad Mini
9.7 mm taller
Weight
iPad mini A17 Pro
33 g lighter
Width
iPad mini A17 Pro
2.8 mm wider
Thickness
Very similar thickness
iPad mini A17 Pro vs Pad Mini Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
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
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