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iPad mini (2021) vs iPad mini (2024)

Apple iPad mini (2021) vs Apple iPad mini (2024)

What iPad mini (2021) does better (0) and where iPad mini (2024) wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Apple · 2021iPad mini (2021)

5.8Score

0 advantages≈ $590

Apple · 2024iPad mini (2024)

6.6Score

9 advantages≈ $650

Higher score

5.8Display5.8

7.1Performance8.3

3.5Battery3.4

3.6Memory & storage6.4

8.4Features8.8

Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad mini (2021)iPad mini (2024)

	iPad mini (2021)	iPad mini (2024)	Difference
Height	195.4 mm	195.4 mm	=
Width	134.8 mm	134.8 mm	=
Thickness	6.3 mm	6.3 mm	=
Weight	293 g	293 g	=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad mini (2021) better than iPad mini (2024)?

iPad mini (2021) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is iPad mini (2024) better than iPad mini (2021)?

RAM4 GB vs 8 GB2×
AnTuTu score1,412,655 vs 1,788,962+27%
Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)5,541 vs 7,397+33%
CPU frequency2.93 GHz vs 3.78 GHz+29%
Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
Process5 nm vs 3 nm+67%
Bluetooth5 vs 5.3+6%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Apple iPad mini (2021)≈ $5905.8	Apple iPad mini (2024)≈ $6506.6
Design
Weight	293 g	293 g
Thickness	6.3 mm	6.3 mm
Height	195.4 mm	195.4 mm
Width	134.8 mm	134.8 mm
Frame	Aluminium	Aluminium
Back	Aluminium	Aluminium
Glass protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Colours	Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight	Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight
Display
Screen size	8.3″	8.3″
Panel	Liquid Retina IPS LCD	Liquid Retina IPS LCD
OLED panel	No	No
Resolution (short side)	1,488 px	1,488 px
Resolution (long side)	2,266 px	2,266 px
Pixel density	327 ppi	327 ppi
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Peak brightness	500 nits	500 nits
Measured brightness	518 nits	508 nits
Screen-to-body ratio	77.4%	77.4%
Performance
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	Apple A17 Pro
Chip maker	Apple	Apple
Process	5 nm	3 nm
CPU cores	6	6
CPU frequency	2.93 GHz	3.78 GHz
GPU	Apple GPU	Apple GPU
AnTuTu score	1,412,655	1,788,962
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)	5,541	7,397
3DMark Wild Life Extreme	2,752	—
Memory
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage (max)	256 GB	512 GB
Storage (base)	64 GB	128 GB
Storage type	NVMe	NVMe
Memory card slot	No	No
Battery
Battery capacity	5,078 mAh	5,078 mAh
Battery type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wired charging	20 W	20 W
Charged in 30 min	38%	—
Wireless charging	No	No
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
eSIM	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5	5.3
USB	USB Type-C 3.1	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2
USB version	3.1	3.1
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)	Yes	Yes
NFC	No	No
GPS	Yes	Yes
Satellite navigation	GLONASS	GLONASS
Features
Stylus support	Yes	Yes
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker loudness	-29.7 LUFS	—
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No
Fingerprint sensor	Side / power button	Side / power button
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Cameras
Rear camera	12 MP	12 MP
Rear camera aperture	f/1.8	f/1.8
Rear cameras	1	1
Ultra-wide camera	No	No
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Max video	4K	4K
4K video frame rate	60 fps	60 fps
Front camera	12 MP	12 MP
4K front-camera video	No	No
Software
OS at launch	iPadOS 15	iPadOS 18
Platform	iPadOS	iPadOS
EU label
Energy class	—	E
Battery charge cycles	—	1,000
Endurance per cycle	—	67 h
Repairability class	—	C
Drop resistance class	—	D