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Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 vs Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

Compared products
01Selected Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 12.9 inch screen. Apple M2 processor. 8 GB RAM in this version. Runs iPadOS. Bluetooth 5.3 connection. KSh 112,000Out of Stock	02 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 Choose options

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 if you want a larger 36.59 Wh battery, a larger 13-inch screen and a brighter display (600 nits). Choose the Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro if you want a sharper 327 ppi screen and a lighter build (293 g).

Display

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: 12.9 inch screen
Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro: About 8.3 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Apple M2 processor
Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro: Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) processor

Software

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Runs iPadOS
Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro: Runs iPadOS 18, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Battery life

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: Up to 10 hours per charge
Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro: 5,078 mAh battery

Weight

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2: 617 g
Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro: 293 g

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2

Larger battery: 36.59 Wh (vs 19.3 Wh).
Larger 13-inch screen (vs 8.3-inch).
Brighter display: up to 600 nits (vs 500).

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro

Sharper screen: 327 ppi (vs 264 ppi).
Lighter: 293 g (vs 617 g).

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Priority	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Display	13-inch display, 264 ppi	8.3-inch LCD display, 327 ppi
Performance	Apple M2 processor	Apple A17 Pro processor
Memory	8 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Battery life	Up to 10 hours per charge	5,078 mAh battery
Weight	617 g	293 g
Connections	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	iPadOS	iPadOS 18
Battery capacity	36.59 Wh battery	5,078 mAh battery
Rear camera video	4K at up to 60fps	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS
Processor	Apple M2	Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
GPU	9-core GPU	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Loudspeakers	Landscape stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
USB	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon	GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad Air 13-inch (M2, 2024)	Apple iPad mini (2024)
Announced	2024	2024, October 15
Connectivity	Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3; USB: USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10GbpsNo verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	Mobile 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
Cameras	Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0No verified value available; this is an unknown authoring state, not a manufacturer-backed specification.	Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Status	—	Available. Released 2024, October 23
Models	—	A2993, A2995, A2996, iPad16,1, iPad16,2

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Dimensions	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1mm	195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in)
Weight	617g (Wi-Fi); 618g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)	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
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Display	13-inch marketed size; 12.9 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area	8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution	2732 x 2048 pixels at 264ppi	1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)
Display protection	Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display features	Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 600 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hover	500 nits (typ)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Processor	Apple M2	Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
CPU	8 cores: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores	Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPU	9-core GPU	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	—	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage	—	No
Internal	—	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Rear camera	12MP wide camera, f/1.8	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
Front camera	Landscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.0	12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera features	Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom	Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video	4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera features	Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash	HDR
Front camera video	1080p at up to 60fps	1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Battery	36.59Wh 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-Ion 5078 mAh (19.3 Wh)
Charging	Charging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer	—

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Operating system	iPadOS	iPadOS 18, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple 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
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	5.3, A2DP
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot
Positioning	All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS	GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
USB	USB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort
NFC	—	No
Radio	—	No

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Sensors	Touch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors	—	Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Loudspeakers	Landscape stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	—	No

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
Specification	Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2	Apple 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 8 GB RAM.
Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both have stereo speakers.
Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose iPad Air 13-inch 2024 M2 for a larger screen and a larger battery; iPad Mini A17 Pro offers a smaller, sharper screen.

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