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

Compare screen, performance, battery and accessories.

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Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2

  • 462 g.
  • 10.86 inch screen.
  • Apple M2 processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Runs iPadOS.
KSh 75,000Out 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-inch M2 if you want a larger 28.93 Wh battery, a larger 11-inch screen and more CPU cores (8). 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-inch M2
10.86 inch screen
Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
8.3 inch screen

Performance

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

Weight

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2
462 g
Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
293 g

Battery capacity

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2
28.93 Wh battery
Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
19.3 Wh battery

Processor

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2
Apple M2
Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Apple A17 Pro

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M2

  • Larger battery: 28.93 Wh (vs 19.3 Wh).
  • Larger 11-inch screen (vs 8.3-inch).
  • More CPU cores: 8 (vs 6).

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-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Display11-inch display, 264 ppi8.3-inch display, 326 ppi
PerformanceApple M2 processorApple A17 Pro processor
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per chargeUp to 10 hours per charge
Weight462 g293 g
SoftwareiPadOSiPadOS
Battery capacity28.93 Wh battery19.3 Wh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
BrandAppleApple
ModeliPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024)iPad mini (A17 Pro, 2024)
Announced20242024
ConnectivityWi-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.Cellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi
CamerasRear: 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: 12MP wide camera, f/1.8; Front: 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.4

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Dimensions247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1mm195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3mm
Weight462g (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular)293g (Wi-Fi); 297g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Display11-inch marketed size; 10.86 inches measured as a rectangle, with less viewable area8.3 inches
Screen resolution2360 x 1640 pixels at 264ppi2266 x 1488 pixels at 326ppi
Display protectionFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display featuresLiquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 500 nits; Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C support and hoverLiquid Retina IPS display; P3 wide colour, True Tone, full lamination and antireflective coating; 500 nits

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
ProcessorApple M2Apple A17 Pro
CPU8 cores: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores6 cores: 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
GPU9-core GPU5-core GPU

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
RAM8GB—
Storage—128GB, 256GB

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Rear camera12MP wide camera, f/1.812MP wide camera, f/1.8
Front cameraLandscape 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, f/2.012MP Center Stage camera, f/2.4
Rear camera featuresAutofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoomAutofocus with Focus Pixels, Smart HDR 4 and up to 5x digital zoom
Rear camera video4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps4K at up to 60fps; 1080p slow motion at up to 240fps
Front camera featuresCenter Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina FlashCenter Stage, Smart HDR 4 and Retina Flash
Front camera video1080p at up to 60fps1080p at up to 60fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Battery28.93Wh 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.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.
ChargingCharging through USB-C using a power adapter or computerCharging through USB-C using a power adapter or computer

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
Operating systemiPadOSiPadOS

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual bandWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO, dual band
PositioningAll models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSSAll models: digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon; cellular models additionally provide GPS/GNSS
USBUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10GbpsUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 data up to 10Gbps

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
SensorsTouch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensorTouch ID, three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and ambient light sensor

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M2Apple iPad Mini 7 2024
LoudspeakersLandscape stereo speakersLandscape stereo speakers

Similarities

  • Both are rated for up to 10 hours per charge.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both run iPadOS.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

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

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