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Apple iPad Mini 7 2024 vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

Compared products
01Selected 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 Choose options	02 Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 About 11 inch screen. Apple M4 processor. 12 GB RAM in this version. 7,606 mAh battery capacity. 28.93 Wh of stored energy. KSh 101,000In Stock Choose options

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Mini 7 2024 if you want a sharper 326 ppi screen and a lighter build (293 g). Choose the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 if you want a larger 28.93 Wh battery, a larger 11-inch screen and Wi-Fi 7.

Display

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024: 8.3 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026: About 11 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024: Apple A17 Pro processor
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026: Apple M4 processor

Software

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024: Runs iPadOS
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026: Runs iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6

Connections

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024: Wi-Fi 6E support
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026: Wi-Fi 7 support

Battery life

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024: Up to 10 hours per charge
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026: 7,606 mAh battery

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024

Sharper screen: 326 ppi (vs 264 ppi).
Lighter: 293 g (vs 464 g).

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

Larger battery: 28.93 Wh (vs 19.3 Wh).
Larger 11-inch screen (vs 8.3-inch).
Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
Priority	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Display	8.3-inch display, 326 ppi	11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
Performance	Apple A17 Pro processor	Apple M4 processor
Storage	Up to 256 GB storage	Up to 256 GB storage
Battery life	Up to 10 hours per charge	7,606 mAh battery
Weight	293 g	464 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
Software	iPadOS	iPadOS 26.3
Battery capacity	19.3 Wh battery	7,606 mAh battery
Processor	Apple A17 Pro	Apple M4
GPU	5-core GPU	Apple GPU (9-core graphics)
USB	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
Rear camera features	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom	HDR
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon	GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad mini (A17 Pro, 2024)	Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)
Announced	2024	2026, March 02
Connectivity	Cellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi	Cellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi
Cameras	Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.4	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22μm, dual pixel PDAF Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Dimensions	195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3mm	247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight	293g (Wi-Fi); 297g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)	464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) (1.02 lb)

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Display	8.3 inches	11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution	2266 x 1488 pixels at 326ppi	1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display protection	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4
Display features	Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 500 nits	Anti-reflective coating

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Processor	Apple A17 Pro	Apple M4
CPU	6 cores: 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores	Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPU	5-core GPU	Apple GPU (9-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB
RAM	—	12GB

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Rear camera	12MP wide camera, f/1.8	—
Front camera	12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.4	—
Rear camera features	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom	HDR
Rear camera video	4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps	—
Front camera features	Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash	HDR
Front camera video	1080p at up to 60fps	—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Battery	19.3Wh 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.	Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	—

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Operating system	iPadOS	iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
SIM	—	eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 dual-band, hotspot
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS	GPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
USB	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Sensors	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor	Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Construction	—	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Memory card slot	—	No
Rear video	—	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front video	—	1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Mobile network	—	Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Speakers	—	Yes, with stereo speakers
Stylus support	—	Yes

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Mini 7 2024	Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Loudspeakers	Landscape stereo speakers	—
3.5 mm headphone jack	—	No

Similarities

Both charge over USB-C.
Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both record 4K video.
Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
Same connectivity: Cellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 for a larger screen and a larger battery; iPad Mini 7 2024 offers a smaller, sharper screen.

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