Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro vs Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
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| Feature |  Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro |  Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 68,000 – KSh 110,000 | KSh 55,000 – KSh 72,000 |
| Display | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | Li-Po (28.93 Wh) |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | 45W wired, PD |
| Weight | 293 g (Wi-Fi); 297 g (Cellular) | 477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb) |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Yes |
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General
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | iPad mini (A17 Pro, 2024) | Apple iPad (2025) |
| Announced | October 2024 | 2025, March 04 |
| 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 | 5G, Cellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi |
| Cameras | Rear: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus; Front: 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) |
Design
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm | 248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 293 g (Wi-Fi); 297 g (Cellular) | 477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb) |
| Build materials | Aluminum unibody | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Construction | Aluminum unibody | — |
Display
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
| Screen resolution | 2266 x 1488 pixels, 326 ppi | 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 |
| Display features | True Tone, P3 wide color, 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency) | 5-core |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | — |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Memory card slot | No | — |
Cameras
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide landscape camera | — |
| Rear camera features | Smart HDR 4, panorama, True Tone flash | HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p slow motion up to 240 fps | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front camera features | Center Stage, Smart HDR 4 | HDR |
| Front camera video | 1080p at 25/30/60 fps | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| 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 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours web/video | Li-Po (28.93 Wh) |
| Charging | USB-C; fast charging supported | 45W wired, PD |
Software
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iPadOS 18 at launch | iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6 |
Network
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | Wi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models | eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models |
| Mobile network | Wi-Fi; 5G on cellular models | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), dual-band, MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS/GNSS on cellular models; iBeacon | GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector |
Durability
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Touch ID, accelerometer, three-axis gyro, barometer, ambient light sensor | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Silver |
| Speakers | Landscape stereo speakers | — |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) | — |
| 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
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Landscape stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
Protection
| Specification | Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro | Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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