Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro vs Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3
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| Feature |  Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro |  Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 68,000 – KSh 110,000 | KSh 82,000 – KSh 115,000 |
| Display | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Apple M3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | 19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | 36.59 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | USB-C; fast charging supported |
| Weight | 293 g (Wi-Fi); 297 g (Cellular) | 616 g (Wi-Fi); 617 g (Cellular) |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) | — |
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General
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | iPad mini (A17 Pro, 2024) | iPad Air 13-inch (M3, 2025) |
| Announced | October 2024 | March 2025 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO; Bluetooth: 5.3; USB: USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO; Bluetooth: 5.3; USB: USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus; Front: 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | Rear: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus; Front: 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera |
Design
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm | 280.6 x 214.9 x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 293 g (Wi-Fi); 297 g (Cellular) | 616 g (Wi-Fi); 617 g (Cellular) |
| Build materials | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum unibody |
| Construction | Aluminum unibody | — |
Display
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 12.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Screen resolution | 2266 x 1488 pixels, 326 ppi | 2732 x 2048 pixels, 264 ppi |
| Display protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating |
| Display features | True Tone, P3 wide color, 500 nits | Liquid Retina IPS LCD, True Tone, P3 wide color, 500 nits (11-inch) / 600 nits (13-inch) |
Performance
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Apple M3 |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency) | 8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency) |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU | Apple 9-core GPU |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Memory card slot | No | — |
Cameras
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus |
| Front camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera |
| Rear camera features | Smart HDR 4, panorama, True Tone flash | Smart HDR 4, panorama, True Tone flash |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps |
| Front camera features | Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 | Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 |
| Front camera video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps |
| Rear video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | — |
| Front video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | 36.59 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | USB-C; fast charging supported |
Software
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 18 at launch | iPadOS 18 at launch |
Network
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models |
| SIM | eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models | eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models |
| Mobile network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO |
| Positioning | GPS/GNSS on cellular models; iBeacon | GPS/GNSS on cellular models; iBeacon |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort |
Durability
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple |
Features
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Touch ID, accelerometer, three-axis gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor | Touch ID, accelerometer, three-axis gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor |
| Colors | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight |
| Speakers | Landscape stereo speakers | — |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) | — |
Audio
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Landscape stereo speakers | Landscape stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
Protection
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad Air 13-inch 2025 M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Water and dust resistance | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple | No official IP water-resistance rating published by Apple |
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