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Apple iPad mini (2026) vs Vivo iQOO Pad Ultra

What iPad mini (2026) does better (11) and where iQOO Pad Ultra wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad mini (2026)
Apple · 2026iPad mini (2026)
7.4Score
11 advantages≈ $810
vs
Vivo iQOO Pad Ultra
Vivo · 2026iQOO Pad Ultra
9.4Score
14 advantages≈ $930
Higher score
7.6Display9.2
9.3Performance9.8
3.3Battery7.9
7.2Memory & storage9.4
6.7Features7.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad mini (2026)iQOO Pad Ultra
132.6 × 195.35.4126.3 × 197.45.7
iPad mini (2026)iQOO Pad UltraDifference
Height195.3 mm197.4 mm−2.1 mm
Width132.6 mm126.3 mm+6.3 mm
Thickness5.4 mm5.7 mm−0.3 mm
Weight255 g298 g−43 g

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

Why is iPad mini (2026) better than iQOO Pad Ultra?

  1. Cellular (LTE)Yes · iQOO Pad Ultra: No
  2. 5GYes · iQOO Pad Ultra: No
  3. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)12,197 vs 11,703+4%
  4. eSIMYes · iQOO Pad Ultra: No
  5. GPSYes · iQOO Pad Ultra: No
  6. Weight255 g vs 298 g+17%
  7. Pixel density325 ppi vs 309 ppi+5%
  8. Front camera12 MP vs 8 MP+50%
  9. Bluetooth6 vs 5.4+11%
  10. Thickness5.4 mm vs 5.7 mm+6%
  11. Resolution (short side)1,512 px vs 1,440 px+5%

Why is iQOO Pad Ultra better than iPad mini (2026)?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 165 Hz2.8×
  2. Battery capacity4,974 mAh vs 9,020 mAh+81%
  3. Peak brightness1,200 nits vs 4,500 nits3.8×
  4. Wired charging20 W vs 66 W3.3×
  5. AnTuTu score3,478,833 vs 4,518,403+30%
  6. Storage (max)512 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
  7. Stereo speakersNo · iPad mini (2026): Yes
  8. RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
  9. Screen size8.5″ vs 8.8″+4%
  10. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  11. CPU cores6 vs 8+33%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio82.4% vs 90.1%+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight255 g298 g
Thickness5.4 mm5.7 mm
Height195.3 mm197.4 mm
Width132.6 mm126.3 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Ingress protectionIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
ColoursMidnight, StarlightBlack, Silver
Display
Screen size8.5″8.8″
PanelSuper Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (short side)1,512 px1,440 px
Resolution (long side)2,316 px2,304 px
Pixel density325 ppi309 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz165 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.4%90.1%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetApple A20 ProQualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Chip makerAppleQualcomm
Process2 nm2 nm
CPU cores68
CPU frequency4.93 GHz5.01 GHz
GPUApple GPUAdreno 850
AnTuTu score3,478,8334,518,403
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)12,19711,703
Memory
RAM12 GB16 GB
Storage (max)512 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,974 mAh9,020 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonSi/C
Wired charging20 W66 W
Charged in 30 min50%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesNo
5GYesNo
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMNoNo
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth65.4
USBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2
USB version3.13.2
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)YesYes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesNo
Satellite navigationGLONASS—
Features
Stylus supportYes—
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorYes—
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerAccelerometer, gyro, proximity (accessories only)
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP13 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8—
Rear cameras11
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Front camera12 MP8 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 27Android 17
PlatformiPadOSAndroid
Interface—OriginOS 7 HD
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