Apple iPad (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular
key specs
Display	11.00-inch	8.30-inch
Front Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel + No
Resolution	2360x1640 pixels	1448x2266 pixels
OS	iPadOS 18	iPadOS 18
Storage	128GB	128GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel + No
Processor	-	A17 Pro
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular	iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular
Release date	March 4, 2025	October 15, 2024
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	248.60 x 179.50 x 7.00	195.40 x 134.80 x 6.30
Weight (g)	481.00	293.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Pink, Silver, Yellow	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight
display
Screen size (inches)	11.00	8.30
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2360x1640 pixels	1448x2266 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	264	326
hardware
Processor make	Apple A16 Bionic	A17 Pro
Internal storage	128GB	128GB
Expandable storage	No	No
Processor	-	hexa-core
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel + No
Rear flash	No	Yes
Front camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel + No
software
Operating system	iPadOS 18	iPadOS 18
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.30	5.30
Headphones	No	No
Number of SIMs	1	1
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	-
sim 1
SIM Type	-	eSIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
5G	-	Yes