Apple iPad (2025) vs Apple iPad mini (2024)
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 11 differences across 28 checks. 17 answers are identical.
Apple · 2025
iPad (2025)
- Screen size
- 11.0"
- Processor
- Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
- Launch price
- About 400 EUR
Apple · 2024
iPad mini (2024)
- Screen size
- 8.3"
- Processor
- Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 5078 mAh
- Launch price
- About 600 EUR
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | No | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | Unknown |
| Charging speed | 45W wired | Unknown |
| Battery capacity | Unknown | 5078 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 |
| Weight | 477 g | 293 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | No, 60Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 11.0" | 8.3" |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes (top-mounted) | Yes (side-mounted) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2025, March 12 | 2024, October 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
| Launch price | About 400 EUR | About 600 EUR |
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Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.