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Apple iPad Mini 7 2024 vs Apple iPad Mini 2021

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Apple iPad Mini 7 2024

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024

  • 8.3 inch screen.
  • Apple A17 Pro processor.
  • Runs iPadOS.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Up to 256 GB storage.
KSh 87,000In 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 Mini 7 2024 is the better buy: it has a newer, faster A17 Pro chip, faster 10 Gbps data transfer and stereo speakers, with the same 8.3-inch screen as the Apple iPad Mini 2021.

Display

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
2266 x 1488 pixels at 326ppi
Apple iPad Mini 2021
2266 × 1488 pixels, 326 ppi

Performance

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Apple A17 Pro processor
Apple iPad Mini 2021
A15 Bionic processor

Connections

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Apple iPad Mini 2021
Bluetooth 5.0 connection

Battery life

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Up to 10 hours per charge
Apple iPad Mini 2021
19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer

Processor

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Apple A17 Pro
Apple iPad Mini 2021
A15 Bionic

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024

  • Newer A17 Pro chip (vs A15).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Faster data transfer: 10 Gbps (vs 5 Gbps).
  • Stereo speakers.
  • Video output to an external display over USB-C.

Apple iPad Mini 2021

  • 8.3-inch LCD display, 326 ppi.
  • A15 Bionic processor.
  • 12 MP main camera.
  • 19.3 Wh battery.

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PriorityApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
Display8.3-inch display, 326 ppi8.3-inch LCD display, 326 ppi
PerformanceApple A17 Pro processorA15 Bionic processor
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per charge19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
ProcessorApple A17 ProA15 Bionic
USBUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10GbpsUSB-C

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
BrandAppleApple
ModeliPad mini (A17 Pro, 2024)Apple iPad Mini 2021
Announced2024—
ConnectivityCellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-FiWi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0; USB: USB-C; USB 3 up to 5 Gbps
CamerasRear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.4Rear: 12 MP wide, f/1.8; Front: 12 MP ultra wide, f/2.4

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
Dimensions195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3mm195.4 × 134.8 × 6.3 mm
Weight293g (Wi-Fi); 297g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
Display8.3 inches8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS display
Screen resolution2266 x 1488 pixels at 326ppi2266 × 1488 pixels, 326 ppi
Display protectionFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating—
Display featuresLiquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 500 nits—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
ProcessorApple A17 ProA15 Bionic
CPU6 cores: 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores6-core CPU: two performance and four efficiency cores
GPU5-core GPU5-core GPU

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
Storage128GB, 256GB—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
Rear camera12MP wide camera, f/1.812 MP wide, f/1.8
Front camera12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.412 MP ultra wide, f/2.4
Rear camera featuresAutofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom—
Rear camera video4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps—
Front camera featuresCenter Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash—
Front camera video1080p at up to 60fps—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
Battery19.3Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing/video, or up to 9 hours of cellular browsing on cellular models. Runtime varies with settings, usage and network.19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer
ChargingCharging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
Operating systemiPadOS—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual bandWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO
PositioningAll models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS—
USBUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10GbpsUSB-C; USB 3 up to 5 Gbps

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
SensorsTouch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensorTouch ID, gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini 2021
LoudspeakersLandscape stereo speakers—

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have 8.3-inch screens.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 12 MP main cameras.
  • Both use 802.11ax (Wi-Fi).
  • Same GPU: 5-core GPU.

In summary

The Apple iPad Mini 7 2024 is the better buy for almost everyone, with a newer, faster A17 Pro chip and faster 10 Gbps data transfer.

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