How do the scores compare?

iPad 7th Gen (A10) scores 39/100 overall; iPad mini (A15) scores 39.3/100. iPad 7th Gen (A10) wins 3 individual spec rows, iPad mini (A15) wins 6.

What are the main differences between the iPad 7th Gen (A10) and the iPad mini (A15)?

iPad 7th Gen (A10) advantages: Stronger battery score: 49 vs 23; Stronger features score: 55 vs 42; 74% higher capacity: 8,827 mAh vs 5,078 mAh; 23% higher Screen size: 10.2 ″ vs 8.3 ″; Has Keyboard support — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $329 vs $499. iPad mini (A15) advantages: Stronger performance score: 34 vs 20; Stronger display score: 39 vs 33; Stronger portability score: 86 vs 67; 900% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 1.2 MP; 50% higher Rear camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP.

Which is cheaper: iPad 7th Gen (A10) or iPad mini (A15)?

iPad 7th Gen (A10) launched cheaper at $329, versus $499 for the iPad mini (A15).

iPad 7th Gen (A10) vs iPad mini (A15)

Apple

iPad 7th Gen (A10)

$329

WINNER

Apple

iPad mini (A15)

$499

20Performancechip33.5

32.9Display39.1

49.2Battery22.7

66.7Portability86.1

55.2Features42.4

3 spec wins — iPad 7th Gen (A10)6 spec wins — iPad mini (A15)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: iPad 7th Gen (A10) scores 39 against 39.3 for iPad mini (A15). Pick by the categories that matter to you — iPad mini (A15) edges ahead in portability and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPad 7th Gen (A10)

Stronger battery score: 49 vs 23
Stronger features score: 55 vs 42
74% higher capacity: 8,827 mAh vs 5,078 mAh
23% higher Screen size: 10.2 ″ vs 8.3 ″
Has Keyboard support — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $329 vs $499

Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A15)

Stronger performance score: 34 vs 20
Stronger display score: 39 vs 33
Stronger portability score: 86 vs 67
900% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 1.2 MP
50% higher Rear camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: iPad 7th Gen (A10) versus iPad mini (A15)
Spec	iPad 7th Gen (A10)	iPad mini (A15)
Screen size	10.2 ″+23%	8.3 ″
Panel type	Retina IPS LCD	Liquid Retina IPS LCD
Resolution	2160x1620	2266x1488
Pixel density	264 ppi	326 ppi+23%
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Peak brightness	500 nits	500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad 7th Gen (A10) versus iPad mini (A15)
Spec	iPad 7th Gen (A10)	iPad mini (A15)
Chipset	Apple A10 Fusion	Apple A15 Bionic
RAM	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Storage options	32GB / 128GB	64GB / 256GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad 7th Gen (A10) versus iPad mini (A15)
Spec	iPad 7th Gen (A10)	iPad mini (A15)
Capacity	8,827 mAh+74%	5,078 mAh
Charging	—	20 W

Design

Design comparison: iPad 7th Gen (A10) versus iPad mini (A15)
Spec	iPad 7th Gen (A10)	iPad mini (A15)
Weight	483 g	293 g+39%
Thickness	7.5 mm	6.3 mm+16%
Material	Aluminum	Aluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad 7th Gen (A10) versus iPad mini (A15)
Spec	iPad 7th Gen (A10)	iPad mini (A15)
Rear camera	8 MP	12 MP+50%
Front camera	1.2 MP	12 MP+900%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad 7th Gen (A10) versus iPad mini (A15)
Spec	iPad 7th Gen (A10)	iPad mini (A15)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	4.2	5.0
Cellular	LTE optional	5G optional
USB	Lightning	USB-C (5Gbps)

Features

Features comparison: iPad 7th Gen (A10) versus iPad mini (A15)
Spec	iPad 7th Gen (A10)	iPad mini (A15)
Stylus	Apple Pencil (1st generation)	Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Keyboard support	Yes	No
Speakers	Stereo	Stereo
Operating system	iPadOS 13.1	iPadOS 15

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