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

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

76 out 100
Apple iPad mini 8.3
VS
93 out 100
Apple iPad Pro 13
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 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 Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024), Manufactured in May, 2024with chipsetApple M4 (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 579g
  • Fingerprint scanner
Reasons to choose Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)
  • Larger display: 13in
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 10340mAh vs 5078mAh
  • Supports newer USB: 4.0 vs 3.1
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 8/512 GB		 - 8/256 GB
- 8/512 GB
- 16/1024 GB
- 16/2048 GB

Review

Key Specs Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) and Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
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Tests & specs

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

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD OLED
Size 8.3 in 13 in
Resolution 1488x2266 pixels 2064x2752 pixels
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Pixel density 327 ppi 264 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (10-120 Hz)
Max brightness 500 nits 1000 nits
HDR support No Yes Dolby Vision
Screen-to-body ratio 77.8 % 86.2 %
Features DCI-P3 DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
506 nits
Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)
1009 nits
sRGB gamut99.4 %99.8 %
PWM (Flicker)n/a240 Hz
Response time35 ms2 ms
Contrast1221:1∞ Infinite
Sources: NotebookCheck [Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)], [Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 195.4 mm (7.69 in) 281.6 mm (11.09 in)
Width 134.8 mm (5.31 in) 215.5 mm (8.48 in)
Thickness 6.3 mm (0.25 in) 5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Weight 293 g (10.34 oz) 579 g (20.42 oz)
Area 263 cm² (40.77 in²) 607 cm² (94.09 in²)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Metal Metal
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - Gold
- Gray
- Blue
- Purple		 - Black
- Silver
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button No
Screen-to-body ratio
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
77.8 %
Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)
86.2 %

Performance

Testing Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024) and Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024) In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Apple A17 Pro Apple M4 (iPad)
Max Frequency 3780 MHz 4400 MHz
CPU Cores 6 (2 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/2.11 (Sawtooth)
- 2/3.78 (Everest)		 4/2.85 ()
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 3 nm 3 nm
Neural Processor Apple Neural Engine Apple Neural Engine
Graphics Apple A17 GPU Apple M4 GPU
GPU Cores 768 1280
GPU Frequency 1398 MHz 1598 MHz
FLOPS 2147.2 GFLOPS 4090 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
2954
Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)
3860
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
7317
Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)
12697
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)29543860
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)731712697
Geekbench Compute (GPU)2596453792
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)], [Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
1537276
Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)
2369187
CPU400415622501
GPU4862631047741
Memory300504254323
UX350094444622
NanoReview Score15372762369187

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR5
Memory Frequency n/a 7500 MHz
Channels 4 4
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB256 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 37 GB

Battery

Volume 5078 mAh 10340 mAh
Max Charging Power 20 W 30 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No Yes
Fast Charging Yes (80% in 75 min) Yes (50% in 38 min)
Full Charge Time 2:00 h n/a
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Apple iPad mini 8.3" (7th Gen, 2024)
23:59
Apple iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)
31:29
Web Browsing08:28 h10:59 h
Video Playback12:53 h17:16 h
Games05:07 h07:49 h
Standby Mode135 h174 h

Main camera

Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels 4032x3024 pixels
Zoom n/a Digital
Flash Quad LED Quad LED
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
Depth
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
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 4.0
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 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
5G SupportYesYes

Sound

Speakers Stereo 4.0
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 Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)
85.3 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
- Face 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 Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024) the clear winner in this comparison.

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