iPad (A16) vs iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Compare iPad (A16) and iPad mini (A17 Pro): display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.

Key differences

• Chip: A16 → A17 Pro.
• Screen size: 10.86″ → 8.3″.
• Resolution: 2360 × 1640 → 2266 × 1488.
• Weight: 477 g → 293 g.

Considering an upgrade

iPad mini (A17 Pro) scores approximately 11% higher in the single-core test (Geekbench 7 Single-Core): 2351 versus 2599.

iPad mini (A17 Pro) scores approximately 20% higher in the multi-core test (Geekbench 7 Multi-Core): 5791 versus 6933.

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 (A16) 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 (A17 Pro) 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 (A16)
• Geekbench 7 Single-Core
• Geekbench 7 Multi-Core
• Notebookcheck WiFi v1.3 / 150 nits
• Apple — iPad mini (A17 Pro)
• Notebookcheck WiFi v1.3 / 150 nits
• How we compare devices

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