Apple iPad (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Apple iPad mini (2021) Wi-Fi comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Apple iPad mini (2021) Wi-Fi
key specs
Display	11.00-inch	8.30-inch
Front Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Resolution	2360x1640 pixels	2266x1488 pixels
OS	iPadOS 18	iPadOS 15
Storage	128GB	64GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular	iPad mini (2021) Wi-Fi
Release date	March 4, 2025	September 14, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	248.60 x 179.50 x 7.00	195.40 x 134.80 x 6.30
Weight (g)	481.00	293.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Pink, Silver, Yellow	Pink, Purple, Space Gray, Starlight
display
Screen size (inches)	11.00	8.30
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2360x1640 pixels	2266x1488 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	264	326
hardware
Processor make	Apple A16 Bionic	Apple A15 Bionic
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Rear flash	No	LED
Front camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Front Flash	-	Yes
software
Operating system	iPadOS 18	iPadOS 15
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes	-
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.30	5.00
Headphones	No	No
Number of SIMs	1	-
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes