iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs iPad Air (4th generation)

Compare iPad mini (A17 Pro) and iPad Air (4th generation): display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.

iPad mini (A17 Pro)
8.3″ · 128 GB

iPad Air (4th generation)
10.9″ · 64 GB

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Key differences

Specification comparison
FeatureiPad mini (A17 Pro)iPad Air (4th generation)
ChipA17 ProA14 Bionic
Screen size8.3″10.86″
Resolution2266 × 14882360 × 1640
SDR brightness500 nits500 nits
Weight293 g458 g
CPU cores66
GPU cores54
RAM8 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB64 GB
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Display typeLCDLCD
Hardware ray tracingYesNo
Wi-Fi6E6
Bluetooth5.35.0

Considering an upgrade

iPad mini (A17 Pro) scores approximately 36% higher in the single-core test (Geekbench 7 Single-Core): 2599 versus 1906.

iPad mini (A17 Pro) scores approximately 48% higher in the multi-core test (Geekbench 7 Multi-Core): 6933 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 (A17 Pro) 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

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