iPad mini (6th generation) vs iPad Air (4th generation)
Compare iPad mini (6th generation) and iPad Air (4th generation): display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.
iPad mini (6th generation)
8.3″ · 64 GB
iPad Air (4th generation)
10.9″ · 64 GB
Key differences
- Chip: A15 Bionic → A14 Bionic.
- Screen size: 8.3″ → 10.86″.
- Resolution: 2266 × 1488 → 2360 × 1640.
- Weight: 293 g → 458 g.
| Feature | iPad mini (6th generation) | iPad Air (4th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | A15 Bionic | A14 Bionic |
| Screen size | 8.3″ | 10.86″ |
| Resolution | 2266 × 1488 | 2360 × 1640 |
| SDR brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Weight | 293 g | 458 g |
| CPU cores | 6 | 6 |
| GPU cores | 5 | 4 |
| 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 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Considering an upgrade
iPad mini (6th generation) scores approximately 6% higher in the multi-core test (Geekbench 7 Multi-Core): 4993 versus 4694.
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 8.3″ and 10.86″. iPad Air (4th 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 165 g lighter (293 versus 458 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 mini (6th generation)
- Geekbench 7 Single-Core
- Geekbench 7 Multi-Core
- Notebookcheck WiFi v1.3 / 150 nits
- Apple — iPad Air (4th generation)
- Notebookcheck WiFi v1.3 / 150 nits
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