iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
60.7Performance81.7
42.5Display86.3
29.6Battery47.2
86.1Portability77.4
66Features98
2 spec wins — iPad mini (A17 Pro)9 spec wins — iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
InnoReviews verdict
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) wins this tablet face-off, 78 to 53.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+44) and features (+32). iPad mini (A17 Pro) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 77
- 49% lower weight: 293 g vs 579 g
- 23% higher Pixel density: 326 ppi vs 264 ppi
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 61
- Stronger display score: 86 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 98 vs 66
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8.3 ″ | 13 ″+57% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2266x1488 | 2752x2064 |
| 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 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Apple M4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,480,000 | 2,350,000+59% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,900 | 3,700+28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,100 | 14,400+103% |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Battery
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,124 mAh | 10,290 mAh+101% |
| Charging | 20 W | 20 W |
| Endurance | 10 h | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 293 g+49% | 579 g |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm | 5.1 mm+19% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 13-inch (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Apple Pencil Pro | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Keyboard support | No | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo (landscape) | Quad |
| Operating system | iPadOS 18 | iPadOS 17 |
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