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

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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 100,000In Stock
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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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Our quick verdict

The Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 has a much bigger battery (7,606 mAh), more memory for multitasking (12 GB) and a larger 11-inch screen, while the Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro has a sharper screen, is lighter (293 g) and has stereo speakers.

Display

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

Performance

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

Memory

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

Capacity

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

Stored energy

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

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).

Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro

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

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PriorityApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Display11-inch LCD display, 264 ppi8.3-inch LCD display, 327 ppi
PerformanceApple M4 processorApple A17 Pro processor
Memory12 GB RAM8 GB RAM
StorageUp to 256 GB storageUp to 512 GB storage
Battery life7,606 mAh battery5,078 mAh battery
Weight464 g293 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPad Air 11 (2026)Apple iPad mini (2024)
Announced2026, March 022024, October 15
ConnectivityCellular+Wi-Fi, Wi-FiMobile 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, DisplayPort
CamerasRear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22μm, dual pixel PDAF Front: 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)Rear: 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; Front: 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Status—Available. Released 2024, October 23
Models—A2993, A2995, A2996, iPad16,1, iPad16,2

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Dimensions247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm (9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 in)195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm (7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 in)
Weight464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) (1.02 lb)293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz)
Build materials—Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Additional body features—Stylus support

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Display11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio); Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Screen resolution1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)
Display protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Display featuresAnti-reflective coating500 nits (typ)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
ProcessorApple M4Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
RAM12GB8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Expandable storage—No
Internal—128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Rear camera featuresHDRQuad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Rear camera—12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
Front camera—12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Rear camera video—4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera video—1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

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

Software

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

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
SIMeSIM (cellular model only); no SIM on Wi-Fi-only modelseSIM (cellular model only)
Network—GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G (cellular version only; Wi-Fi version has no cellular connectivity)
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 - A2995 (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 - A2996 (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 - A2995, A2996 (cellular version only)
Speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS (5G model only)GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connectorUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
ConstructionGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame—
Memory card slotNo—
Rear video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS—
Front video1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS—
Mobile networkWi-Fi models: no cellular network; cellular models: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G—
SpeakersYes, with stereo speakers—
Stylus supportYes—
Colors—Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeakers—Yes, with stereo speakers

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro
Energy—Class E
Battery—67:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall—Class D (52 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have video output to a monitor over USB-C.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both support eSIM.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both record 4K video.

In summary

Get the Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4 2026 if you want a much bigger battery and more memory for multitasking, or the Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro if you would rather have a sharper screen and a lighter tablet to carry.

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