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

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	iPad mini (2026)	Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular
key specs
Display	8.50-inch	8.30-inch
Processor	A20 Pro	A17 Pro
Front Camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel + No
Resolution	2316x1512 pixels	1448x2266 pixels
OS	iPadOS 27	iPadOS 18
Storage	128GB	128GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel + No
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad mini (2026)	iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular
Release date	October 26, 2026	October 15, 2024
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	195.30 x 132.60 x 5.40	195.40 x 134.80 x 6.30
Weight (g)	255.00	293.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Midnight, Starlight	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight
display
Screen size (inches)	8.50	8.30
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2316x1512 pixels	1448x2266 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	326
hardware
Processor	number_of_cores_5	hexa-core
Processor make	A20 Pro	A17 Pro
Internal storage	128GB	128GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel + No
Front camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel + No
Rear flash	-	Yes
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
GPS	-	Yes
Headphones	-	No
Number of SIMs	-	1
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	-	eSIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
5G	-	Yes

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