iPad (10th generation) vs iPad mini (6th generation)
Compare iPad (10th generation) and iPad mini (6th generation): display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.
iPad (10th generation)
10.9″ · 64 GB
iPad mini (6th generation)
8.3″ · 64 GB
Key differences
- Chip: A14 Bionic → A15 Bionic.
- Screen size: 10.86″ → 8.3″.
- Resolution: 2360 × 1640 → 2266 × 1488.
- Weight: 477 g → 293 g.
| Feature | iPad (10th generation) | iPad mini (6th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A15 Bionic |
| Screen size | 10.86″ | 8.3″ |
| Resolution | 2360 × 1640 | 2266 × 1488 |
| SDR brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Weight | 477 g | 293 g |
| CPU cores | 6 | 6 |
| GPU cores | 4 | 5 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display type | LCD | LCD |
| Hardware ray tracing | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
Considering an upgrade
iPad mini (6th generation) scores approximately 3% higher in the single-core test (Geekbench 7 Single-Core): 1846 versus 1905.
iPad mini (6th generation) scores approximately 13% higher in the multi-core test (Geekbench 7 Multi-Core): 4410 versus 4993.
Score differences help compare the selected configurations. Application speed depends on the workload; these percentages do not imply the same FPS increase or time saving in every task.
Screen diagonals are 10.86″ and 8.3″. iPad (10th generation) has the larger display, useful when space for spreadsheets, documents or multiple windows matters. This comparison covers the stated sizes; a different chassis size may change the conclusion.
iPad mini (6th generation) is 184 g lighter (477 versus 293 g). That is a concrete advantage when carrying the device frequently, and usually matters less at a desk.
This table covers the configurations shown; other screen sizes and capacities may differ. Specifications come from the project catalog, with original sources linked below.
Sources and methodology
- Apple — iPad (10th generation)
- Geekbench 7 Single-Core
- Geekbench 7 Multi-Core
- Notebookcheck WiFi v1.3 / 150 nits
- Apple — iPad mini (6th generation)
- Notebookcheck WiFi v1.3 / 150 nits
- How we compare devices