Apple
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence
A entry-level tablet for everyday users and creators, leading with 8.3 in.
34/100
8.3 inApple A17 Pro8 GBLiquid RetinaP3Quad speakers
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Why we rate it
- Anti-reflective coating
- Fast charging
- Ultrawide front camera
- Above-average rear camera
- Below-average refresh
Score profile
Scored against the tablets classWhere the Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size8.3 "
Refresh60 Hz
Panel typeLiquid Retina
Peak brightness500 nits
Anti-reflective coatingYes
DCI-P3 coverageP3
Compute
ChipsetApple A17 Pro
RAM8 GB
Storage128 GB
Battery
Battery life10 hours
Fast chargingYes
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP
Front camera12 MP
Ultrawide front cameraYes
Rear 4K videoYes
Input and biometrics
Active stylus supportYes
Fingerprint readerYes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6EYes
Design
Weight293 g
Thickness6.3 mm
USB-C ports1
SpeakersQuad speakers
Software
Operating systemiPadOS
Release
Announced2024
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowApple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence vs Apple Apple iPad Air 11-inch M4
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple IntelligenceApple iPad Air 11-inch M4
| AppleApple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple IntelligenceThis page | AppleApple iPad Air 11-inch M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34 /100 | 43 /100Better |
| Size | 8.3 " | 11 " |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GBBetter |
| Battery hours | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Who it's for
Is the Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable tablet for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier tablet is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 34/100 against other tablets, a entry-level result where the class average is around 59.
What stands out on the Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence?
Its anti-reflective coating stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the iPad Air 11-inch M4?
The iPad Air 11-inch M4 scores 41/100 versus this one at 34/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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