Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Apple iPad (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Apple iPad (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular
key specs
Display	8.30-inch	10.20-inch
Processor	A17 Pro	-
Front Camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
Resolution	1448x2266 pixels	2160x1620 pixels
OS	iPadOS 18	iPadOS 15
Storage	128GB	64GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel + No	8-megapixel
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad mini (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular	iPad (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular
Release date	October 15, 2024	September 14, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Dimensions (mm)	195.40 x 134.80 x 6.30	250.60 x 174.10 x 7.50
Weight (g)	293.00	498.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight	Space Gray, Silver
Form factor	-	Touchscreen
display
Screen size (inches)	8.30	10.20
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1448x2266 pixels	2160x1620 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	326	264
hardware
Processor	hexa-core	-
Processor make	A17 Pro	Apple A13 Bionic
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel + No	8-megapixel
Rear flash	Yes	No
Front camera	12-megapixel + No	12-megapixel
software
Operating system	iPadOS 18	iPadOS 15
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.30	-
Headphones	No	3.5mm
Number of SIMs	1	1
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
sim 1
SIM Type	eSIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
3G	Yes	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	No
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	Yes

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