Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

System: iPadOS
Screen: 8.3" IPS LCD
Chip: A17 Pro
Storage: 128 GB
Battery: 19.3 Wh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: 5G option
Weight: 293 g

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Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) at a glance

Screen

Compact screen

Easy to hold in one hand for reading and video on the go.
Performance

Flagship-class chip

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately.
Connectivity

5G option

A cellular version gets online away from Wi-Fi with its own data plan.
Build

Very light

Comfortable to hold on the sofa or in a bag.

Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Apple
Model	iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Series	iPad mini
Generation	A17 Pro
Versions	256GB Wi-Fi, 512GB Wi-Fi, 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular, 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular, 512GB Wi-Fi + Cellular
Colours	Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray

Software

Runs iPadOS with Apple's App Store and works closely with an iPhone or Mac.

Operating system	iPadOS
AI features	Apple Intelligence

Performance

Fast enough for heavy multitasking, pro apps and demanding games.

Chip	A17 Pro
CPU cores	6
CPU layout	2 performance + 4 efficiency
Graphics	5-core GPU
GPU cores	5

Memory & storage

Storage	128 GB
Storage options	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB

Display

A compact screen.

Screen size	8.3 in
Panel	IPS LCD
Display name	Liquid Retina display
Resolution	2266-by-1488
Pixel density	326 ppi
Brightness (typical)	500 nits
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut	P3
Fully laminated	Yes
Anti-reflective coating	Yes

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

Pen	Sold separately
Compatible pens	Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)
Pen technology	Apple Pencil
Pen hover	Yes

Battery & charging

A charger comes in the box.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity (Wh)	19.3 Wh
Video playback (maker claim)	10 h
Web browsing (maker claim)	10 h
Charger in the box	Yes

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	12 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	4K60
Front camera	12 MP
Auto framing	Center Stage
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Microphones	2

Connectivity

Also sold in a 5G version for data on the go.

Cellular	5G option
SIM	eSIM only
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3
GPS	Cellular models only
USB speed	10 Gbps
Ports	USB-C, Magnetic connector
External display	4K60

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	293 g
Thickness	6.3 mm
Height	195.4 mm
Width	134.8 mm
Body	aluminium
Unlock	Touch ID
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, ambient light

In the box & kids

In the box	iPad mini (A17 Pro), USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Specs compiled from Apple's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.