iPad mini (2026) vs Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch) 2017 Wi-Fi + Cellular comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	iPad mini (2026)	Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch) 2017 Wi-Fi + Cellular
key specs
Display	8.50-inch	12.90-inch
Processor	A20 Pro	Apple A10X Fusion
Front Camera	12-megapixel + No	7-megapixel
Resolution	2316x1512 pixels	2732x2048 pixels
OS	iPadOS 27	iOS 10
Storage	128GB	64GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad mini (2026)	iPad Pro (12.9-inch) 2017 Wi-Fi + Cellular
Release date	October 26, 2026	June 1, 2017
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	195.30 x 132.60 x 5.40	305.70 x 220.60 x 6.90
Weight (g)	255.00	692.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Midnight, Starlight	Space Grey, Gold, Silver
display
Screen size (inches)	8.50	12.90
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Resolution	2316x1512 pixels	2732x2048 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	264
hardware
Processor	number_of_cores_5	one-core
Processor make	A20 Pro	Apple A10X Fusion
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
Front camera	12-megapixel + No	7-megapixel
Rear flash	-	Yes
software
Operating system	iPadOS 27	iOS 10
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	6.00	4.20
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	-	Yes
NFC	-	No
Infrared	-	No
USB OTG	-	No
Headphones	-	3.5mm
FM	-	No
Number of SIMs	-	1
Wi-Fi Direct	-	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	-	No
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	No
Temperature sensor	-	No
sim 1
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes

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