iPad Air 11-inch (M3) vs iPad mini (A17 Pro)
73.5Performance60.7
37.4Display42.5
32.8Battery29.6
85.2Portability86.1
98Features66
7 spec wins — iPad Air 11-inch (M3)2 spec wins — iPad mini (A17 Pro)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Air 11-inch (M3) wins this tablet face-off, 61.2 to 53.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and performance (+13). iPad mini (A17 Pro) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
- Stronger performance score: 74 vs 61
- Stronger battery score: 33 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 98 vs 66
- 63% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,600 vs 7,100
- 48% higher capacity: 7,606 mAh vs 5,124 mAh
Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- Stronger display score: 43 vs 37
- 36% lower weight: 293 g vs 460 g
- 23% higher Pixel density: 326 ppi vs 264 ppi
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $599
Display
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.9 ″+31% | 8.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2360x1640 | 2266x1488 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 326 ppi+23% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple M3 | Apple A17 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,950,000+32% | 1,480,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+5% | 2,900 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,600+63% | 7,100 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,606 mAh+48% | 5,124 mAh |
| Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Endurance | 10 h | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 460 g | 293 g+36% |
| Thickness | 6.1 mm+3% | 6.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C (10Gbps) | USB-C (10Gbps) |
Features
| Spec | iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | Yes | No |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo (landscape) |
| Operating system | iPadOS 18 | iPadOS 18 |
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