Apple iPad Air 13-inch (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Apple iPad mini (2021) Wi-Fi comparison 5u1a1m

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad Air 13-inch (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Apple iPad mini (2021) Wi-Fi
key specs
Display	13.00-inch	8.30-inch
Processor	Apple M3	-
Front Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Resolution	2732x2048 pixels	2266x1488 pixels
RAM	8GB	-
OS	iPadOS 18	iPadOS 15
Storage	128GB	64GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad Air 13-inch (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)	280.60 x 214.90 x 6.10	195.40 x 134.80 x 6.30
Weight (g)	616.00	293.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Purple, Space Grey, Starlight	Pink, Purple, Space Gray, Starlight
display
Screen size (inches)	13.00	8.30
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2732x2048 pixels	2266x1488 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	264	326
hardware
Processor	octa-core	-
Processor make	Apple M3	Apple A15 Bionic
RAM	8GB	-
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Front camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Rear flash	-	LED
Front Flash	-	Yes
software
Operating system	iPadOS 18	iPadOS 15
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards ed	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.30	5.00
Headphones	-	No
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Com/ Magnetometer	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	Yes

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