Apple iPad Air 13-Inch (2026) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad Air 13-Inch (2026) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi
key specs
Display	13.00-inch	8.30-inch
Processor	Apple M4	A17 Pro
Front Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel + No
Resolution	2732x2048 pixels	1448x2266 pixels
RAM	12GB	-
OS	iPadOS 26	iPadOS 18
Storage	128GB	128GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel + No
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad Air 13-Inch (2026) Wi-Fi + Cellular	iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi
Release date	March 2, 2026	October 15, 2024
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	280.60 x 214.90 x 6.10	195.40 x 134.80 x 6.30
Weight (g)	610.00	293.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, and Starlight	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight
display
Screen size (inches)	13.00	8.30
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2732x2048 pixels	1448x2266 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	264	326
hardware
Processor	octa-core	hexa-core
Processor make	Apple M4	A17 Pro
RAM	12GB	-
Internal storage	128GB	128GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel + No
Rear flash	No	Yes
Front camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel + No
software
Operating system	iPadOS 26	iPadOS 18
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	6.00	5.30
Number of SIMs	1	-
Headphones	-	No
sim 1
SIM Type	eSIM	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes

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