iPad mini (2026) vs Apple iPad Air 11-inch (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	iPad mini (2026)	Apple iPad Air 11-inch (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular
key specs
Display	8.50-inch	11.00-inch
Processor	A20 Pro	Apple M3
Front Camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
Resolution	2316x1512 pixels	2360x1640 pixels
OS	iPadOS 27	iPadOS 18
Storage	128GB	128GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
RAM	-	8GB
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad mini (2026)	iPad Air 11-inch (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular
Release date	October 26, 2026	March 4, 2025
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	195.30 x 132.60 x 5.40	247.60 x 178.50 x 6.10
Weight (g)	255.00	462.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Midnight, Starlight	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight
display
Screen size (inches)	8.50	11.00
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2316x1512 pixels	2360x1640 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	264
hardware
Processor	number_of_cores_5	octa-core
Processor make	A20 Pro	Apple M3
Internal storage	128GB	128GB
Expandable storage	No	No
RAM	-	8GB
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
Front camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
software
Operating system	iPadOS 27	iPadOS 18
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	6.00	5.30
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes

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