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Apple iPad Air 11 M2 2024 vs Apple iPad Mini 2021

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)

Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)

  • 462 g.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Apple M2 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 7,606 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 78,000Out of Stock
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Apple iPad Mini 2021

Apple iPad Mini 2021

  • Screen: 2266 × 1488 pixels, 326 ppi.
  • A15 Bionic processor.
  • 19.3 Wh of stored energy.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • 12 MP main camera.
KSh 70,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple iPad Air 11 M2 has a larger 28.93 Wh battery, a larger 11-inch screen and stereo speakers, while the Apple iPad Mini 2021 has a sharper screen.

Display

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Apple iPad Mini 2021
2266 × 1488 pixels, 326 ppi

Performance

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
Apple M2 processor
Apple iPad Mini 2021
A15 Bionic processor

Stored energy

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
28.93 Wh of stored energy
Apple iPad Mini 2021
19.3 Wh of stored energy

Connections

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad Mini 2021
Wi-Fi 6 support

Processor

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
Apple M2
Apple iPad Mini 2021
A15 Bionic

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 11 M2

  • Larger battery: 28.93 Wh (vs 19.3 Wh).
  • Larger 11-inch screen (vs 8.3-inch).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Stereo speakers.
  • Video output to an external display over USB-C.

Apple iPad Mini 2021

  • Sharper screen: 326 ppi (vs 264 ppi).

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PriorityApple iPad Air 11 M2Apple iPad Mini 2021
Display11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi8.3-inch LCD display, 326 ppi
PerformanceApple M2 processorA15 Bionic processor
Battery life7,606 mAh battery19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Battery capacity7,606 mAh battery19.3 Wh battery
Stored energy28.93 Wh of stored energy19.3 Wh of stored energy

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad Air 11 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
Announced2024, May 07—
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, May 15—
ModelsA2902, A2903, A2904, iPad14,8, iPad14,9—
ConnectivityMobile network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorWi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0; USB: USB-C; USB 3 up to 5 Gbps
CamerasRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 12 MP wide, f/1.8; Front: 12 MP ultra wide, f/2.4

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
Dimensions247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)195.4 × 134.8 × 6.3 mm
Weight462 g (1.02 lb)—
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame—
Additional body featuresStylus support—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
Display11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS display
Screen resolution1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)2266 × 1488 pixels, 326 ppi
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating—
Display features500 nits (typ)—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
ProcessorApple M2A15 Bionic
CPUOcta-core (4x3.48 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)6-core CPU: two performance and four efficiency cores
GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)5-core GPU

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
RAM8GB—
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB—
Expandable storageNo—
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP wide, f/1.8
Front camera12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)12 MP ultra wide, f/2.4
Rear camera featuresHDR—
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS—
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
BatteryLi-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer
Charging45W wired—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
Operating systemiPadOS 17.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27—

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)—
SIMeSIM (cellular model only)—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)—
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2903 (cellular version only)—
Additional network details1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2904 (cellular version only)—
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2903, A2904 (cellular version only)—
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
NFCNo—
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LEBluetooth 5.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO
PositioningGPS, GLONASS (cellular model only)—
RadioNo—
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB-C; USB 3 up to 5 Gbps

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerTouch ID, gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor
ColorsSpace Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers—
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—

Similarities

  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 12 MP main cameras.
  • Both are made by Apple.

In summary

For most buyers the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 is the better buy; the Apple iPad Mini 2021 makes sense if you want a sharper screen.

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