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

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	iPad mini (2026)	Apple iPad mini (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular
key specs
Display	8.50-inch	8.30-inch
Processor	A20 Pro	-
Front Camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
Resolution	2316x1512 pixels	2266x1488 pixels
OS	iPadOS 27	iPadOS 15
Storage	128GB	64GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad mini (2026)	iPad mini (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular
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	195.40 x 134.80 x 6.30
Weight (g)	255.00	297.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Midnight, Starlight	Pink, Purple, Space Gray, Starlight
display
Screen size (inches)	8.50	8.30
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2316x1512 pixels	2266x1488 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	326
hardware
Processor	number_of_cores_5	-
Processor make	A20 Pro	Apple A15 Bionic
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
Front camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
Front Flash	-	Yes
Rear flash	-	LED
software
Operating system	iPadOS 27	iPadOS 15
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	6.00	5.00
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Headphones	-	No
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	Yes
ratings
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Design Rating	-
Display Rating	-
Software Rating	-
Performance Rating	-
Battery Life Rating	-
Camera Rating	-
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