Apple iPad Air 13 (2026) vs Apple iPad mini (2024)
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 10 differences across 28 checks. 18 answers are identical.
Apple · 2026
iPad Air 13 (2026)
- Screen size
- 13.0"
- Processor
- Apple M4
- Battery capacity
- 9705 mAh
- Launch price
- About 850 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 | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | No | No |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Unknown | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | Unknown | Unknown |
| Charging speed | Unknown | Unknown |
| Battery capacity | 9705 mAh | 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 | 616 g | 293 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | No, 60Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.0" | 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 | 2026, March 11 | 2024, October 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
| Launch price | About 850 EUR | About 600 EUR |
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