iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs iPad Air (M1)

Compare iPad mini (A17 Pro) and iPad Air (M1): display, weight and key specifications. Exact configurations, sources and Difluma's interactive comparison.

Key differences

• Chip: A17 Pro → M1.
• Screen size: 8.3″ → 10.86″.
• Resolution: 2266 × 1488 → 2360 × 1640.
• Weight: 293 g → 461 g.

Considering an upgrade

iPad mini (A17 Pro) scores approximately 21% higher in the single-core test (Geekbench 7 Single-Core): 2599 versus 2147.

iPad Air (M1) scores approximately 23% higher in the multi-core test (Geekbench 7 Multi-Core): 6933 versus 8529.

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 (M1) 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 168 g lighter (293 versus 461 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 (A17 Pro)
• Geekbench 7 Single-Core
• Geekbench 7 Multi-Core
• Notebookcheck WiFi v1.3 / 150 nits
• Apple — iPad Air (M1)
• Notebookcheck WiFi v1.3 / 150 nits
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