iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs iPad (11th generation)
Verified 2026-10-03
A factual specification comparison between the iPad mini (A17 Pro) and the iPad (11th generation).
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Apple · TabletiPad mini (A17 Pro)
- Status
- Released · 2025-10-01
- Announced
- Announced 2025-10-01
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-10-03
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Apple · TabletiPad (11th generation)
- Status
- Released · 2025-03-12
- Announced
- Announced 2025-03-04
- Verification
- Verified
- Last checked
- Checked 2026-09-30
Key differences
SpecificationiPad mini (A17 Pro)iPad (11th generation)
Design & Build
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (differs) | Wi-Fi: 293 g; Wi-Fi + Cellular: 297 g | 477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| Colors (differs) | Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray | Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow |
Display
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution (differs) | 2266x1488 at 326 ppi | 2360×1640 pixels (264 ppi) |
| Display (differs) | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina (LED-backlit IPS), Fully laminated, Antireflective coating, Wide color (P3), True Tone, Supports Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C) | 11-inch Liquid Retina (IPS), True Tone, fingerprint-resistant coating |
Performance
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | A17 Pro | A16 |
| Chipset (differs) | Apple A17 Pro: 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine | Apple A16 (5-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging (differs) | USB-C (charging, DisplayPort, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s) | 20W USB-C power adapter, USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s) |
Camera
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Video recording (differs) | 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p, 720p, slo-mo | 4K video recording at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p HD at 25/30/60 fps; 720p HD at 30/60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120/240 fps |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM (differs) | eSIM only (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) | eSIM (Wi-Fi + Cellular models only; not compatible with physical SIM cards) |
Security & Sensors
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication (differs) | Touch ID | Touch ID (top button) |
These are specifications where both devices have a confirmed value and the values differ. A difference is not a judgement that either device is better. Showing 10 of 17 differences; the full specifications below include all of them.
Full specifications
differs · Not disclosed: not published by the manufacturer · —: not recorded
SpecificationiPad mini (A17 Pro)iPad (11th generation)
Design & Build
4 differences
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (differs) | Wi-Fi: 293 g; Wi-Fi + Cellular: 297 g | 477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| Colors (differs) | Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray | Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow |
| Dimensions (differs) | 195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm | 248.6 × 179.5 × 7 mm |
| Stylus support (differs) | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil (1st generation) via USB-C adapter |
| Keyboard accessory support | Not disclosed | Compatible with Magic Keyboard Folio |
Display
2 differences
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution (differs) | 2266x1488 at 326 ppi | 2360×1640 pixels (264 ppi) |
| Peak brightness (nits) | 500 · same on both | |
| Display (differs) | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina (LED-backlit IPS), Fully laminated, Antireflective coating, Wide color (P3), True Tone, Supports Apple Pencil Pro / Apple Pencil (USB-C) | 11-inch Liquid Retina (IPS), True Tone, fingerprint-resistant coating |
Performance
2 differences
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset model name (differs) | A17 Pro | A16 |
| Chipset (differs) | Apple A17 Pro: 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine | Apple A16 (5-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
Memory & Storage
No differences
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage options | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB · same on both | |
Battery & Charging
2 differences
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging (differs) | USB-C (charging, DisplayPort, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s) | 20W USB-C power adapter, USB 2.0 (480 Mb/s) |
| Battery capacity (Wh) (differs) | 19.3 Wh | 28.93 Wh |
Camera
1 difference
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras | Wide 12MP, ƒ/1.8 · same on both | |
| Front cameras | Center Stage 12MP, ƒ/2.4 · same on both | |
| Video recording (differs) | 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p, 720p, slo-mo | 4K video recording at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p HD at 25/30/60 fps; 720p HD at 30/60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120/240 fps |
Connectivity
5 differences
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM (differs) | eSIM only (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) | eSIM (Wi-Fi + Cellular models only; not compatible with physical SIM cards) |
| Wi-Fi (differs) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 · same on both | |
| Cellular technology (differs) | 5G sub-6GHz (4x4 MIMO) and Gigabit LTE (4x4 MIMO) on Wi-Fi + Cellular models | 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO (Wi-Fi + Cellular models only) |
| Positioning (differs) | Digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon microlocation on all models; GPS/GNSS and cellular positioning on Wi-Fi + Cellular models | GPS/GNSS and cellular positioning (Wi-Fi + Cellular models only); digital compass, Wi-Fi, and iBeacon microlocation (all models) |
| USB (differs) | USB-C, USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) | USB-C (USB 2.0, up to 480Mb/s) with DisplayPort support |
Audio
No differences
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | Not recorded | Landscape stereo speakers; Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos playback |
Software
No differences
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system at launch | iPadOS · same on both | |
Security & Sensors
1 difference
| Specification | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | iPad (11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Biometric authentication (differs) | Touch ID | Touch ID (top button) |
Terms used on this page (6)
- ppi
- Pixels per inch: how densely pixels are packed on the screen.
- Nits
- A unit of screen brightness (candela per square metre). Typical, HDR and outdoor peak figures are measured under different conditions.
- mAh and Wh
- Battery capacity. mAh is charge; Wh also accounts for voltage, so it is the more comparable energy figure across device types.
- eSIM
- A SIM built into the device and activated digitally instead of a physical card.
- Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7
- Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6 GHz band to Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adds wider channels and multi-link operation. Real speeds depend on the router and network.
- Aperture (ƒ-number)
- A lower ƒ-number means a wider lens opening that lets in more light.
Sources & verification
iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Verified 2026-10-03- Apple Inc.Manufacturer specificationsTier 1
iPad (11th generation)
Verified 2026-09-30- AppleManufacturerTier 1
- Apple Inc.Manufacturer specificationsTier 1
Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation.