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Apple iPad Air 11 M2 2024 vs Apple iPad Mini 7 2024

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)

Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)

  • 462 g.
  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Apple M2 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 7,606 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 78,000Out of Stock
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Apple iPad Mini 7 2024

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
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Air 11 M2 if you want a larger 28.93 Wh battery and a larger 11-inch screen. Choose the Apple iPad Mini 7 2024 if you want a sharper 326 ppi screen and a lighter build (293 g).

Display

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
About 11 inch screen
Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
8.3 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
Apple M2 processor
Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Apple A17 Pro processor

Software

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
Runs iPadOS 17.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27
Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Runs iPadOS

Storage

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
Up to 1 TB storage
Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Up to 256 GB storage

Battery life

Apple iPad Air 11 M2
7,606 mAh battery
Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Up to 10 hours per charge

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 11 M2

  • Larger battery: 28.93 Wh (vs 19.3 Wh).
  • Larger 11-inch screen (vs 8.3-inch).

Apple iPad Mini 7 2024

  • Sharper screen: 326 ppi (vs 264 ppi).
  • Lighter: 293 g (vs 462 g).

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PriorityApple iPad Air 11 M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Display11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi8.3-inch display, 326 ppi
PerformanceApple M2 processorApple A17 Pro processor
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery life7,606 mAh batteryUp to 10 hours per charge
Battery capacity7,606 mAh battery19.3 Wh battery
Charging45 W wired chargingCharging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad Air 11 (2024)iPad mini (A17 Pro, 2024)
Announced2024, May 072024
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, May 15—
ModelsA2902, A2903, A2904, iPad14,8, iPad14,9—
ConnectivityMobile 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, LE; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorCellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi
CamerasRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.4

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Dimensions247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3mm
Weight462 g (1.02 lb)293g (Wi-Fi); 297g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame—
Additional body featuresStylus support—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Display11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)8.3 inches
Screen resolution1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)2266 x 1488 pixels at 326ppi
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coatingFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display features500 nits (typ)Liquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 500 nits

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
ProcessorApple M2Apple A17 Pro
CPUOcta-core (4x3.48 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)6 cores: 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)5-core GPU

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
RAM8GB—
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storageNo—
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF12MP wide camera, f/1.8
Front camera12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.4
Rear camera featuresHDRAutofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps
Front camera featuresHDRCenter Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash
Front camera video1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS1080p at up to 60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
BatteryLi-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)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.
Charging45W wiredCharging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Operating systemiPadOS 17.4, upgradable to iPadOS 27iPadOS

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)—
SIMeSIM (cellular model only)—
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (cellular version only)—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 (cellular version only)—
4G bands1, 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 - A2903 (cellular version only)—
Additional network details1, 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 - A2904 (cellular version only)—
5G bands1, 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/Sub6 - A2903, A2904 (cellular version only)—
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
NFCNo—
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LEBluetooth 5.3
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band
PositioningGPS, GLONASS (cellular model only)All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS
RadioNo—
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerTouch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor
ColorsSpace Gray, Starlight, Purple, Blue—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersLandscape stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNo—

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 12 MP main cameras.

In summary

Choose iPad Air 11 M2 for a larger screen and a larger battery; iPad Mini 7 2024 offers a smaller, sharper screen.

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In-stock alternatives

Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)For Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Apple iPad Air 5 (M1)View product ↗Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GFor Apple iPad Air 11 M2 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5GView product ↗Apple iPad Mini A17 ProFor Apple iPad Mini 7 2024Apple iPad Mini A17 ProView product ↗

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