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iPad Air 13-inch (M3) vs iPad mini (A17 Pro)

WINNER
iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
61.6Inno Score
VS
A
53.3Inno Score
73.5Performance60.7
39.9Display42.5
44Battery29.6
61Portability86.1
98Features66
8 spec wins — iPad Air 13-inch (M3)2 spec wins — iPad mini (A17 Pro)

InnoReviews verdict

iPad Air 13-inch (M3) wins this tablet face-off, 61.6 to 53.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and battery (+14). 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 13-inch (M3)

  • Stronger performance score: 74 vs 61
  • Stronger battery score: 44 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 98 vs 66
  • 89% higher capacity: 9,705 mAh vs 5,124 mAh
  • 63% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,600 vs 7,100

Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A17 Pro)

  • Stronger portability score: 86 vs 61
  • 52% lower weight: 293 g vs 616 g
  • 23% higher Pixel density: 326 ppi vs 264 ppi
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $799

Display

Display comparison: iPad Air 13-inch (M3) versus iPad mini (A17 Pro)
SpeciPad Air 13-inch (M3)iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Screen size12.9 ″+55%8.3 ″
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDLiquid Retina IPS LCD
Resolution2732x20482266x1488
Pixel density264 ppi326 ppi+23%
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits+20%500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: iPad Air 13-inch (M3) versus iPad mini (A17 Pro)
SpeciPad Air 13-inch (M3)iPad mini (A17 Pro)
ChipsetApple M3Apple A17 Pro
AnTuTu 101,950,000+32%1,480,000
Geekbench 6 (single)3,050+5%2,900
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,600+63%7,100
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB128GB / 256GB / 512GB

Battery

Battery comparison: iPad Air 13-inch (M3) versus iPad mini (A17 Pro)
SpeciPad Air 13-inch (M3)iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Capacity9,705 mAh+89%5,124 mAh
Charging20 W20 W
Endurance10 h10 h

Design

Design comparison: iPad Air 13-inch (M3) versus iPad mini (A17 Pro)
SpeciPad Air 13-inch (M3)iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Weight616 g293 g+52%
Thickness6.1 mm+3%6.3 mm
MaterialAluminumAluminum

Camera

Camera comparison: iPad Air 13-inch (M3) versus iPad mini (A17 Pro)
SpeciPad Air 13-inch (M3)iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Rear camera12 MP12 MP
Front camera12 MP12 MP

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPad Air 13-inch (M3) versus iPad mini (A17 Pro)
SpeciPad Air 13-inch (M3)iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
Cellular5G optional5G optional
USBUSB-C (10Gbps)USB-C (10Gbps)

Features

Features comparison: iPad Air 13-inch (M3) versus iPad mini (A17 Pro)
SpeciPad Air 13-inch (M3)iPad mini (A17 Pro)
StylusApple Pencil ProApple Pencil Pro
Keyboard supportYesNo
SpeakersStereoStereo (landscape)
Operating systemiPadOS 18iPadOS 18

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