vs
5.8Display4.6
8.3Performance4.5
3.4Battery6.3
6.4Memory & storage7.6
8.8Features6.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
iPad mini (2024)Pad 16
| iPad mini (2024) | Pad 16 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 195.4 mm | 246.6 mm | −51.2 mm |
| Width | 134.8 mm | 160.8 mm | −26 mm |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm | 7.4 mm | −1.1 mm |
| Weight | 293 g | 515 g | −222 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is iPad mini (2024) better than Pad 16?
- CPU frequency3.78 GHz vs 1.6 GHz2.4×
- Storage (max)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
- 5GYes · Pad 16: No
- Weight293 g vs 515 g+76%
- Pixel density327 ppi vs 216 ppi+51%
- Process3 nm vs 12 nm4×
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 5+30%
- eSIMYes · Pad 16: No
- Max video4K vs 1080p
- Resolution (short side)1,488 px vs 1,200 px+24%
- Resolution (long side)2,266 px vs 1,920 px+18%
- Thickness6.3 mm vs 7.4 mm+17%
Why is Pad 16 better than iPad mini (2024)?
- Battery capacity5,078 mAh vs 8,200 mAh+61%
- Screen size8.3″ vs 10.5″+27%
- Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
- Memory card slotNo · iPad mini (2024): Yes
- CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
- Rear camera12 MP vs 13 MP+8%
- Front camera12 MP vs 13 MP+8%
- Screen-to-body ratio77.4% vs 80.6%+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 293 g | 515 g |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Height | 195.4 mm | 246.6 mm |
| Width | 134.8 mm | 160.8 mm |
| Frame | Aluminium | — |
| Back | Aluminium | — |
| Glass protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | — |
| Colours | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight | Space Gray, Sierra Blue |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8.3″ | 10.5″ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (short side) | 1,488 px | 1,200 px |
| Resolution (long side) | 2,266 px | 1,920 px |
| Pixel density | 327 ppi | 216 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Measured brightness | 508 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 77.4% | 80.6% |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Unisoc T606 |
| Chip maker | Apple | Unisoc |
| Process | 3 nm | 12 nm |
| CPU cores | 6 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 3.78 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| AnTuTu score | 1,788,962 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 7,397 | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | — |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,078 mAh | 8,200 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | — |
| Wired charging | 20 W | — |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular (LTE) | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
| Dual SIM | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2 | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.1 | — |
| Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort) | Yes | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Features | ||
| Stylus support | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Fingerprint sensor | Side / power button | — |
| Barometer | Yes | — |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Rear camera aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Max video | 4K | 1080p |
| 4K video frame rate | 60 fps | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| 4K front-camera video | No | No |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | iPadOS 18 | Android 13 |
| Platform | iPadOS | Android |
| EU label | ||
| Energy class | E | — |
| Battery charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Endurance per cycle | 67 h | — |
| Repairability class | C | — |
| Drop resistance class | D | — |
