iPad mini (A20 Pro) vs iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
94.2chipPerformance92.4
78.6Display81.8
—Battery53.4
95.7Portability77.4
42.4Features74.4
2 spec wins — iPad mini (A20 Pro)3 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad mini (A20 Pro) wins this tablet face-off, 79.8 to 77.8, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+18) and performance (+2). iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A20 Pro)
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 77
- 56% lower weight: 255 g vs 579 g
- 23% higher Pixel density: 326 ppi vs 264 ppi
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 79
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 42
- 53% higher Screen size: 13 ″ vs 8.5 ″
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | iPad mini (A20 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8.5 ″ | 13 ″+53% |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2316x1512 | 2752x2064 |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi+23% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,600 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | iPad mini (A20 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Apple M5 |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,590,448Top 5% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 913,463Top 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,508,485Top 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 429,778Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 738,722Top 5% |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad mini (A20 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 10,209 mAh |
| Charging | — | 60 W |
| Endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | iPad mini (A20 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 255 g+56% | 579 g |
| Thickness | 5.4 mm | 5.1 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | iPad mini (A20 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad mini (A20 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C (10Gbps) | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | iPad mini (A20 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | — | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo | Quad |
| Operating system | iPadOS 27 | iPadOS 26 |
Related comparisons
iPad mini (A20 Pro)vs iQOO Pad6 ProVSiPad mini (A20 Pro)vs Galaxy Tab S12 UltraVSiPad mini (A20 Pro)vs HONOR MagicPad3 Pro 13.3VSiPad mini (A20 Pro)vs Galaxy Tab S11VSiPad Pro 13-inch (M5)vs Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2VSiPad Pro 13-inch (M5)vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 UltraVSiPad Pro 13-inch (M5)vs Galaxy Tab S12+VSiPad Pro 13-inch (M5)vs iQOO Pad ProVS