iPad mini (2026) vs Apple iPad (2021) Wi-Fi comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	iPad mini (2026)	Apple iPad (2021) Wi-Fi
key specs
Display	8.50-inch	10.20-inch
Processor	A20 Pro	-
Front Camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
Resolution	2316x1512 pixels	2160x1620 pixels
OS	iPadOS 27	iPadOS 15
Storage	128GB	64GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + No	8-megapixel
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad mini (2026)	iPad (2021) Wi-Fi
Release date	October 26, 2026	September 14, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	195.30 x 132.60 x 5.40	250.60 x 174.10 x 7.50
Weight (g)	255.00	487.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Midnight, Starlight	Space Gray, Silver
display
Screen size (inches)	8.50	10.20
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2316x1512 pixels	2160x1620 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	264
hardware
Processor	number_of_cores_5	-
Processor make	A20 Pro	Apple A13 Bionic
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel + No	8-megapixel
Front camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
Rear flash	-	No
software
Operating system	iPadOS 27	iPadOS 15
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	6.00	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	-	Yes
Headphones	-	3.5mm
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	-	Yes

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