Apple iPad mini (2024) vs Apple iPad Air 5th Gen 5G Tablet
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Overview
| Specs Score | 60 / 100 | 70 / 100 Better Specs |
| Sim Count | Single Sim More Sim Slots | |
| Display Size | 8.3 in | 10.9 in Bigger Display |
| Display Resolution | 1488 x 2266 pixels | 1640 x 2360 pixels Better Resolution |
| Storage | 128 GB More Storage | 64 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.78 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| CPU Cores | Hexa Core | Octa Core More CPU Cores |
| Weight | 293 g Lighter | 462 g |
| Battery | 5078 mAh | 7730 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | No No No | 4G 5G Fast Charging |
General
| Model | A2995, A2996 | iPad Air 5 2021 |
| Sim Type | No Sim Supported, No Sim Supported | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | No |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Tablet | Tablet |
| Release Date | October 15, 2024 | March 08, 2022 |
| In The Box | iPad mini, USB-C Charge Cable (1 metre), 20W USB-C Power Adapter | |
| Voice Call | Yes |
Design
| Dimensions | 134.8 x 195.4 x 6.3 mm | 178.5 x 247.6 x 6.1 mm |
| Weight | 293 g | 462 g |
| Colors | Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight |
Display
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color Liquid Retina IPS LCD (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 8.3 inches, 1488 x 2266 pixels | 10.9 inches, 1640 x 2360 pixels |
| PPI | ~ 327 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77.4% | ~ 81.3% |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | |
| Features | 500 nits Brightness, Anti-reflective Coating | True-tone, Wide Color Gamut, 500 nits Brightness, Anti-reflective Coating |
Memory
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes | |
| 3G | No | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, 5.3 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, EDR |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Built‑in GPS, GNSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GNSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Extra Features | Supports Apple Pencil Pro, Landscape Stereo Speakers, Apple Intelligence | Stereo Speakers, Dual Microphones, E-SIM Support |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Focus Pixels |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Digital zoom up to 5x, Five-element lens, Smart HDR 3, Panorama, Photo Geotagging, Burst mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iPadOS v18 | iOS v15 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A17 Pro | Apple M1 |
| CPU | 3.78 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores | |
| GPU | 5-core GPU | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5078 mAh | 7730 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 20W USB‑C Power Adapter |
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