Home Tablet comparison Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) and Apple IPad Air 13" (2024) - Which is better?

Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) vs Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)

76 out 100
Apple iPad mini 8.3
VS
85 out 100
Apple IPad Air 13
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)

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 Air 13" (2024), Manufactured in May, 2024with chipsetApple M2 (iPad). 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 617g
Reasons to choose Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
  • Larger display: 13in
  • Higher battery capacity: 10340mAh vs 5078mAh
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 8/512 GB		 - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 8/512 GB
- 8/1024 GB

Review

Key Specs Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) and Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Tablets:
iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
vs
IPad Air 13" (2024)

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 8.3 in 13 in
Resolution 1488x2266 pixels 2048x2732 pixels
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Pixel density 327 ppi 264 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 500 nits 600 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 77.8 % 86.8 %
Features DCI-P3 DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
506 nits
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
591 nits
sRGB gamut99.4 %99.7 %
Response time35 ms45 ms
Contrast1221:11018:1
Sources: NotebookCheck [Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)], [Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 195.4 mm (7.69 in) 280.6 mm (11.05 in)
Width 134.8 mm (5.31 in) 214.9 mm (8.46 in)
Thickness 6.3 mm (0.25 in) 6.1 mm (0.24 in)
Weight 293 g (10.34 oz) 617 g (21.76 oz)
Area 263 cm² (40.77 in²) 603 cm² (93.47 in²)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Metal Metal
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - Gold
- Gray
- Blue
- Purple		 - Gold
- Gray
- Blue
- Purple
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
77.8 %
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
86.8 %

Performance

Testing Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) and Apple IPad Air 13" (2024) In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Apple A17 Pro Apple M2 (iPad)
Max Frequency 3780 MHz 3490 MHz
CPU Cores 6 (2 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/2.11 (Sawtooth)
- 2/3.78 (Everest)		 - 4/2.42 (Blizzard)
- 4/3.49 (Avalanche)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 3 nm 5 nm
Neural Processor Apple Neural Engine Apple Neural Engine
Graphics Apple A17 GPU Apple M2 GPU
GPU Cores 768 1024
GPU Frequency 1398 MHz 1398 MHz
FLOPS 2147.2 GFLOPS 2918 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
2954
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
2585
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
7317
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
10090
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)29542585
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)731710090
Geekbench Compute (GPU)25964n/a
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)], [Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
1537276
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
2162189
CPU400415541821
GPU486263900244
Memory300504360102
UX350094360022
NanoReview Score15372762162189

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR5
Memory Frequency n/a 6400 MHz
Channels 4 4
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage TypeNVMeNVMe
Memory CardNoNo

Software

OS iPadOS 18 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3) iPadOS 17.5 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.5)
OS Size 14 GB 13 GB

Battery

Volume 5078 mAh 10340 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
Full Charge Time 2:00 h 2:30 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
23:59
Apple IPad Air 13" (2024)
32:34
Web Browsing08:28 h12:05 h
Video Playback12:53 h16:48 h
Games05:07 h08:10 h
Standby Mode135 h179 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels 4032x3024 pixels
Zoom n/a Digital
Flash Quad LED No
Stabilization Digital Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 240 fps (1080p)
Lenses count Standard: 12 MP Standard: 12 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode		 Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Pixel sizen/a1.22 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

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

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
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 5.3
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 3.1
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort Yes Yes
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS		 - GPS
- GLONASS
NFC* No No
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM TypeeSIMeSIM
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
5G SupportYesYes

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack No No
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 Air 13" (2024)
80.1 dB

Other

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

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