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Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

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Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro

  • About 8.3 inch screen.
  • Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 5,078 mAh battery capacity.
  • 19.3 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 87,000In Stock
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Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

  • About 11 inch screen.
  • Apple M4 processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • 7,606 mAh battery capacity.
  • 28.93 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 101,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro if you want a sharper 327 ppi screen and a lighter build (293 g). Choose the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 if you want a bigger 7,606 mAh battery, more memory (12 GB RAM) and a larger 11-inch screen.

Display

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
About 8.3 inch screen
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
About 11 inch screen

Performance

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) processor
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Apple M4 processor

Memory

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
8 GB RAM in this version
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
12 GB RAM in this version

Capacity

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
5,078 mAh battery capacity
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
7,606 mAh battery capacity

Stored energy

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
19.3 Wh of stored energy
Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
28.93 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro

  • Sharper screen: 327 ppi (vs 264 ppi).
  • Lighter: 293 g (vs 464 g).

Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026

  • Bigger battery: 7,606 mAh (vs 5,078 mAh).
  • More memory: 12 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • Larger 11-inch screen (vs 8.3-inch).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.3).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PriorityApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Display8.3-inch LCD display, 327 ppi11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi
PerformanceApple A17 Pro processorApple M4 processor
Memory8 GB RAM12 GB RAM
StorageUp to 512 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery life5,078 mAh battery7,606 mAh battery
Weight293 g464 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad mini (2024)Apple iPad Air 11 (2026)
Announced2024, October 152026, March 02
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, October 23—
ModelsA2993, A2995, A2996, iPad16,1, iPad16,2—
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; USB: USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPortCellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi
CamerasRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22μm, dual pixel PDAF Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Dimensions195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in)247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)
Weight293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz)464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) (1.02 lb)
Build materialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame—
Additional body featuresStylus support—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Display8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coatingScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4
Display features500 nits (typ)Anti-reflective coating

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
ProcessorApple A17 Pro (3 nm)Apple M4
CPUHexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (9-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storageNo—
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Rear camera12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF—
Front camera12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)—
Rear camera featuresQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaHDR
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS—
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
BatteryLi-Ion 5078 mAh (19.3 Wh)Li-Po 7606 mAh (28.93 Wh)

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
Operating systemiPadOS 18, upgradable to iPadOS 27iPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.6

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)—
SIMeSIM (cellular model only)eSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only models
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 - A2995 (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 - A2996 (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 - A2995, A2996 (cellular version only)—
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS - cellular model onlyGPS, GLONASS (5G model only)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
ColorsSpace Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight—
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

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers—
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Mini A17 ProApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026
EnergyClass E—
Battery67:00h endurance, 1000 cycles—
Free fallClass D (52 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both record 4K video.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.

In summary

Choose iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 for a larger battery and a larger screen; iPad Mini A17 Pro offers a smaller, sharper screen.

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