iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
60.7Performance67.8
39.1Display81.8
30.4Battery50.4
86.1Portability47.6
42.4Features74.4
4 spec wins — iPad mini (A17 Pro)7 spec wins — iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) wins this tablet face-off, 66.8 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and features (+32). iPad mini (A17 Pro) 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 (A17 Pro)
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 48
- 57% lower weight: 293 g vs 682 g
- 23% higher Pixel density: 326 ppi vs 264 ppi
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,900 vs 2,620
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,099
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 61
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 50 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 74 vs 42
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8.3 ″ | 12.9 ″+55% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS |
| Resolution | 2266x1488 | 2732x2048 |
| Pixel density | 326 ppi+23% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Apple M2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,480,000 | 1,650,000+11% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900+11% | 2,620 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100 | 9,950+40% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,124 mAh | 10,758 mAh+110% |
| Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Endurance | 10 h | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 293 g+57% | 682 g |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm+2% | 6.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Cellular | 5G optional | 5G optional |
| USB | USB-C (10Gbps) | USB-C (Thunderbolt / USB 4) |
Features
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo (landscape) | Quad |
| Operating system | iPadOS 18 | iPadOS 16 |
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