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Apple iPad Mini 2021 vs Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025

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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 11-inch A16 2025

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025

  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor.
  • 6 GB RAM in this version.
  • 28.93 Wh of stored energy.
  • 45 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 66,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 has a larger 28.93 Wh battery, a newer, faster A16 chip and a larger 11-inch screen, while the Apple iPad Mini 2021 has a sharper screen and is slimmer.

Display

Apple iPad Mini 2021
2266 × 1488 pixels, 326 ppi
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)

Performance

Apple iPad Mini 2021
A15 Bionic processor
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor

Stored energy

Apple iPad Mini 2021
19.3 Wh of stored energy
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
28.93 Wh of stored energy

Connections

Apple iPad Mini 2021
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3

Processor

Apple iPad Mini 2021
A15 Bionic
Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Mini 2021

  • Sharper screen: 326 ppi (vs 264 ppi).
  • Slimmer: 6.3 mm thick (vs 7 mm).

Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025

  • Larger battery: 28.93 Wh (vs 19.3 Wh).
  • Newer A16 chip (vs A15).
  • Larger 11-inch screen (vs 8.3-inch).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Stereo speakers.
  • Video output to an external display over USB-C.

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PriorityApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Display8.3-inch LCD display, 326 ppi11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
PerformanceA15 Bionic processorApple A16 Bionic processor
Battery life19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymerLi-Po (28.93 Wh)
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Stored energy19.3 Wh of stored energy28.93 Wh of stored energy
Battery capacity19.3 Wh battery28.93 Wh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad (2025)
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/6, dual-band, hotspot; Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE; USB: USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector
CamerasRear: 12 MP wide, f/1.8; Front: 12 MP ultra wide, f/2.4Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Announced—2025, March 04
Status—Available. Released 2025, March 12
Models—A3355, A3356, A3354, ipad15,7, ipad15,8
SAR—1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU—1.47 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Dimensions195.4 × 134.8 × 6.3 mm248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in)
Weight—477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb)
Build materials—Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features—Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Display8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS display11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution2266 × 1488 pixels, 326 ppi1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display protection—Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display features—500 nits (typ)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
ProcessorA15 BionicApple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
CPU6-core CPU: two performance and four efficiency cores5-core
GPU5-core GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
RAM—6GB
Storage—128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage—No
Internal—128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Rear camera12 MP wide, f/1.812 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Front camera12 MP ultra wide, f/2.412 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera features—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 11-inch A16 2025
Battery19.3 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymerLi-Po (28.93 Wh)
Charging—45W wired, PD

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Operating system—iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
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 - A3355 (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 - A3356 (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/Sub6 - A3355, A3356 (cellular version only)
Speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
BluetoothBluetooth 5.05.3, A2DP, EDR, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMOWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
USBUSB-C; USB 3 up to 5 GbpsUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector
NFC—No
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
Radio—No

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
SensorsTouch ID, gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensorFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Colors—Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Loudspeakers—Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack—No

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Performance—AnTuTu: 1414489 (v10) GeekBench: 6157 (v6) 3DMark: 2604 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display—466 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker—-28.8 LUFS (Average)
Battery—Active use score 9:26h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini 2021Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025
Energy—Class G
Battery—67:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class E
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have 12 MP main cameras.
  • Both are made by Apple.

In summary

For most buyers the Apple iPad 11-inch A16 2025 is the better buy; the Apple iPad Mini 2021 makes sense if you want a sharper screen.

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