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Apple iPad mini (6th generation) vs Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

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AppleiPad mini (6th generation)AppleiPad mini (A17 Pro)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2021October 2024
Display
Screen size8.3″8.3″
Resolution2266 × 14882266 × 1488
Sharpness327 pixels per inch327 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness500 nits500 nits
Display typeLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCDLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCD
Pixel density326 ppi326 ppi
Display featuresWide colour (P3); True Tone; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating with 1.8% reflectivity; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; no ProMotion (Apple's compare page)Wide colour (P3); True Tone; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; no ProMotion
Performance
ChipA15 BionicA17 Pro
Memory4 GB8 GB
Storage64 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
GPU5-core GPU5-core GPU
AI engine16-core Neural Engine16-core Neural Engine
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Rear camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, Quad-LED True Tone flash, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 312MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, True Tone flash, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 4
Front camera12MP Ultra Wide, 122° field of view, ƒ/2.4, Centre Stage12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.4
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 10 hours
Battery capacity19.3 Wh19.3 Wh
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itNoNo
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile dataUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile data
Charging20W USB-C Power Adapter in the boxVia USB-C power adapter (not included) or computer
USB-CUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gb/s); one external display up to 4K at 30HzUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s); one external display up to 4K at 60Hz
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, up to 1.2Gb/sWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and LTE; nano-SIM and eSIM5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; eSIM only
Stylus supportApple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C), attaching magneticallyApple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil hover
Design
Weight293 g293 g
Thickness6.3 mm6.3 mm
Height × width195.4 × 134.8 mm195.4 × 134.8 mm
Operating systemiPadOSiPadOS
BiometricsTouch ID in the top buttonTouch ID in the top button
SpeakersLandscape stereo speakersLandscape stereo speakers
MicrophonesDual microphonesDual microphones
SensorsThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensorThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor
Materials–100% recycled aluminium enclosure; more than 25% recycled content overall
ColoursSpace Grey, Pink, Purple, StarlightBlue, Purple, Starlight, Space Grey
Software at launch–iPadOS 18
In the boxiPad mini, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), 20W USB-C Power AdapteriPad mini, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)

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