Home Tablet comparison Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) and Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021) - Which is better?

Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) vs Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)

76 out 100
Apple iPad mini 8.3
VS
63 out 100
Apple iPad 10.2
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)

Compared 2 smartphones : Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) Manufactured in October, 2024, with display 8.3 with chipsetApple A17 Pro, vs Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021), Manufactured in September, 2021with chipsetApple A13 Bionic. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
  • Higher pixel density: 327ppi
  • Lighter design: 293g vs 487g
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 4.2
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Supports DisplayPort
Reasons to choose Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)
  • Larger display: 10.2in
  • Higher battery capacity: 8557mAh vs 5078mAh
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 8/512 GB		 - 3/64 GB
- 3/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) and Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Performance
App & system performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Function
Importance (Weight)
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Performance:
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Connectivity:
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Tablets:
iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
vs
iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 8.3 in 10.2 in
Resolution 1488x2266 pixels 1620x2160 pixels
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Pixel density 327 ppi 265 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 500 nits 500 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 77.8 % 73.8 %
Features DCI-P3 DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
506 nits
Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)
486 nits
sRGB gamut99.4 %97.9 %
PWM (Flicker)n/a40000 Hz
Response time35 ms27 ms
Contrast1221:11014:1
Sources: NotebookCheck [Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)], [Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 195.4 mm (7.69 in) 250.6 mm (9.87 in)
Width 134.8 mm (5.31 in) 174.1 mm (6.85 in)
Thickness 6.3 mm (0.25 in) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Weight 293 g (10.34 oz) 487 g (17.18 oz)
Area 263 cm² (40.77 in²) 436 cm² (67.58 in²)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Metal Metal
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - Gold
- Gray
- Blue
- Purple		 - Silver
- Gray
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
77.8 %
Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)
73.8 %

Performance

Testing Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) and Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021) In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Apple A17 Pro Apple A13 Bionic
Max Frequency 3780 MHz 2650 MHz
CPU Cores 6 (2 + 4) 6 (2 + 4)
Architecture - 4/2.11 (Sawtooth)
- 2/3.78 (Everest)		 - 4/1.6 (Thunder)
- 2/2.65 (Lightning)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 3 nm 7 nm
Neural Processor Apple Neural Engine Apple Neural Engine
Graphics Apple A17 GPU Apple A13 GPU
GPU Cores 768 256
GPU Frequency 1398 MHz 1230 MHz
FLOPS 2147.2 GFLOPS 629.8 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
2954
Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)
1792
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
7317
Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)
4214
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)29541792
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)73174214
Geekbench Compute (GPU)25964n/a
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)], [Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
1537276
Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)
901330
CPU400415232283
GPU486263267845
Memory300504157505
UX350094243697
NanoReview Score1537276901330
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
n/a
Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)
7261
Max Surface Temp.n/a39.7 °C
Stabilityn/a87 %
Graphics Testn/a43 fps
Graphics Scoren/a7261
Sources: 3DMark [Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)]

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 3 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency n/a 2133 MHz
Channels 4 4
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB64 GB
Storage TypeNVMeNVMe
Memory CardNoNo

Software

OS iPadOS 18 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3) iPadOS 15 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3)
OS Size 14 GB n/a

Battery

Volume 5078 mAh 8557 mAh
Max Charging Power 20 W 30 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes (80% in 75 min) Yes (24% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 2:00 h 2:45 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
23:59
Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)
n/a
Web Browsing08:28 hn/a
Video Playback12:53 hn/a
Games05:07 hn/a
Standby Mode135 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 8 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels n/a
Flash Quad LED No
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 120 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP Standard: 8 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix12 MP8 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/2.4
Focal lengthn/a31 mm
Pixel sizen/a1.12 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
Matrix 4032x3024 pixels 4032x3024 pixels
Aperture f/2.4 f/2.4
Sensor CMOS n/a
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.3 4.2
Bluetooth features LE n/a
USB type USB Type-C No
USB version 3.1 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort Yes No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS		 - GPS
- GLONASS
NFC* No No
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*n/a1
SIM TypeeSIMNano
eSIM Support *YesYes
Hybrid SlotNoNo
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHzUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B11/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B21/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B48/B66/B71)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B11/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B21/B25/B26/B29/B30/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B66/B71)
5G SupportYesNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo Stereo
3.5 mm Jack No Yes
FM Radio No No
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
82.9 dB
Apple iPad 10.2" (9th Gen, 2021)
91.9 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Mid-range
Announced October, 2024 yr September, 2021 yr
Release Date October, 2024 yr September, 2021 yr
Launch Price ($) 499 329
Sensors - Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included No Yes 20 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) the clear winner in this comparison.

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