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Apple iPad Mini 2021 vs Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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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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Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro

  • About 8.3 inch screen.
  • Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 5,078 mAh battery capacity.
  • 19.3 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 87,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro is the better buy: it has a newer, faster A17 Pro chip and stereo speakers and offers video output to a monitor over USB-C, with the same 8.3-inch LCD screen as the Apple iPad Mini 2021.

Display

Apple iPad Mini 2021
2266 × 1488 pixels, 326 ppi
Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)

Performance

Apple iPad Mini 2021
A15 Bionic processor
Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) processor

Connections

Apple iPad Mini 2021
Wi-Fi 6 support
Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Wi-Fi 6E support

Battery life

Apple iPad Mini 2021
19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer
Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
5,078 mAh battery

Processor

Apple iPad Mini 2021
A15 Bionic
Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Mini 2021

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

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro

  • Newer A17 Pro chip (vs A15).
  • 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.
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

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PriorityApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Display8.3-inch LCD display, 326 ppi8.3-inch LCD display, 327 ppi
PerformanceA15 Bionic processorApple A17 Pro processor
Battery life19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer5,078 mAh battery
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Battery capacity19.3 Wh battery5,078 mAh battery
ProcessorA15 BionicApple A17 Pro (3 nm)

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad mini (2024)
ConnectivityWi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0; USB: USB-C; USB 3 up to 5 GbpsMobile 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; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort
CamerasRear: 12 MP wide, f/1.8; Front: 12 MP ultra wide, f/2.4Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Announced—2024, October 15
Status—Available. Released 2024, October 23
Models—A2993, A2995, A2996, iPad16,1, iPad16,2

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Dimensions195.4 × 134.8 × 6.3 mm195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in)
Weight—293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz)
Build materials—Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features—Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Display8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS display8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution2266 × 1488 pixels, 326 ppi1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)
Display protection—Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display features—500 nits (typ)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
ProcessorA15 BionicApple A17 Pro (3 nm)
CPU6-core CPU: two performance and four efficiency coresHexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPU5-core GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
RAM—8GB
Storage—128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage—No
Internal—128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Rear camera12 MP wide, f/1.812 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
Front camera12 MP ultra wide, f/2.412 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera features—Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video—4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera features—HDR
Front camera video—1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Battery19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymerLi-Ion 5078 mAh (19.3 Wh)

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Operating system—iPadOS 18, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Network—GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
SIM—eSIM (cellular model only)
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)
4G bands—1, 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 - A2995 (cellular version only)
Additional network details—1, 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 - A2996 (cellular version only)
5G bands—1, 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 - A2995, A2996 (cellular version only)
Speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
BluetoothBluetooth 5.05.3, A2DP
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMOWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot
USBUSB-C; USB 3 up to 5 GbpsUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort
NFC—No
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
Radio—No

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
SensorsTouch ID, gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensorFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors—Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Loudspeakers—Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack—No

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Energy—Class E
Battery—67:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class D (52 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have 8.3-inch screens.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 12 MP main cameras.
  • Both have 19.3 Wh batteries.

In summary

The Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro is the better buy for almost everyone, with a newer, faster A17 Pro chip and stereo speakers.

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