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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
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- iPad mini A17 Pro is 2.8 mm (2.1% relative to Pad Mini) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- Pad Mini is 9.7 mm (5% relative to iPad mini A17 Pro) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- Pad Mini is 0.2 mm (3.2% relative to iPad mini A17 Pro) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- iPad mini A17 Pro is 33 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
iPad mini A17 Pro
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
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