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Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£840RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:8.3 inchesChipset:Apple A17 Pro

Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB)
8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

90%

8.1

Technical score

10%

9.5

User score

â–²Better than 87% of tablets
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

â–²Better than 67%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

22%

9.4

Performance

20%

6.6

Display

16%

8.6

Camera

14%

6.7

Battery

12%

9.1

Connectivity

8%

9.6

Software & Features

5%

7.8

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 85%
9.5

User score

User score
9.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

★Better than 98%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components:

22%

9.4

Performance

20%

6.6

Display

16%

8.6

Camera

14%

6.7

Battery

12%

9.1

Connectivity

8%

9.6

Software & Features

5%

7.8

Design

3%

5.7

Audio & Multimedia

8.1
User score
User score
9.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

9.5
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB) has a user popularity of 10 points, which is lower than 91.8% of Tablets.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

6.1

Price

7.6
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 72.3% of tablets and equal to that of 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
3 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 3 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 96.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 3.3% of tablets.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 92.4% of tablets and equal to that of 5.3% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
2,972 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 2,972 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 97.3% of tablets.
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro
This tablet uses the Apple A17 Pro chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 91.1% of tablets and equal to those in 1.3% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2266×1488
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2266×1488 which is higher than that of 73.3% of tablets and equal to that of 0.6% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
326 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 326 ppi which is higher than that of 94.8% of tablets and equal to that of 2.1% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet uses Chemically Strengthened Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 65.1% of tablets and equal to that on 13% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 12 MP which is higher than that of 69.3% of tablets and equal to that of 4.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
12 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 12 MP which is higher than in 90% of tablets and equal to that in 6.2% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is wider than that of 85.9% of tablets and equal to that of 14.1% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
5,078 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 5,078 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 68.2% of tablets and equal to those in 0.8% of tablets.
Charging speed
45 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 45 W which is faster than in 83.8% of tablets and equal to speeds in 6.7% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
yes
This tablet supports 5G connectivity. 89% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
iPadOS
This tablet uses the iPadOS operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 94.6%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
293 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 293 g which is lighter than 95.4% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.4% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A17 Pro chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A17 Pro vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 89% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.78 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU (5-core graphics) GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU (5-core graphics) vs Mali-G51
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 4.08x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (2,972 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,972 points vs 729 points
  • 3.89x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (7,362 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    7,362 points vs 1,891 points
  • 7 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (12 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    12 MP vs 5 MP
  • 19.3% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (9.54 vs 8.000).
    9.54 vs 8
  • 2.08x more popular
    Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB) is more popular than the average tablet (10 vs 4.8).
    10 vs 4.81
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A17 Pro chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A17 Pro vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 8x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (512 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 64 GB
  • 89% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    3.78 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU (5-core graphics) GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU (5-core graphics) vs Mali-G51
  • 4.08x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (2,972 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,972 points vs 729 points
  • 3.89x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (7,362 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    7,362 points vs 1,891 points
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 78.6% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (3 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    3 nm vs 14 nm
  • 3.44x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR5 vs LPDDR3
  • 2.15x faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (1,398 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    1,398 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 45.5% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (326 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    113% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2266×1488 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2266×1488 vs 1920×1200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 105 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (326 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    326 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 99 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This tablet supports HDR10+, the average tablet does not. 8% of tablets include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • Better main-camera video
    This tablet supports better main-camera video recording than the average tablet (2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    2160x60 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • 7 MP higher front camera megapixels
    This tablet has more front camera megapixels than the average tablet (12 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    12 MP vs 5 MP
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • Supports PDAF
    This tablet supports PDAF, the average tablet does not. 28.1% of tablets support PDAF.
  • 4 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (12 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    12 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • Includes flash
    This tablet features a built-in flash, the average tablet does not. 45.2% of tablets include a flash.
  • 2.5x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (45 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    45 W vs 18 W
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Supports 5G connectivity
    This tablet supports 5G connectivity, the average tablet does not. 11.1% of tablets are 5G compatible.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Newer USB version
    This tablet supports a newer USB version than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs USB 2). The average tablet uses USB USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • More Wi-Fi bands
    This tablet supports more Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This tablet supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average tablet (5.3 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    5.3 vs 5.0
  • Supports AirPlay
    This tablet supports AirPlay, the average tablet does not. 7.6% of tablets are AirPlay compatible.
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Fingerprint scanner in the top button.
  • More advanced operating system
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (iPadOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iPadOS vs Android
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • 40.2% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (293 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    293 g vs 490 g
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 1.7 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.3 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.3 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 5 newer release date
    This tablet has a newer release date than the average tablet (2024 vs 2019).
    October 2024
    2024 vs 2019
  • 40.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (134.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    134.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 22.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (5,078 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    5,078 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 1.8 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8.3 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8.3 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    9.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 3.23x more expensive
    Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£840 vs £260).
    £840 vs £260
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • 3.23x more expensive
    Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£840 vs £260).
    £840 vs £260
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 1.8 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8.3 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8.3 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 22.8% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (5,078 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    5,078 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    9.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 1 points lower iFixit repairability score
    This tablet has a lower repairability score than the average tablet (3 points vs 4 points). The average tablet repairability score is 4 points.
    3 points vs 4 points
  • No 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This tablet does not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average tablet does. 72.9% of tablets include a headphone jack.

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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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uk.pcmag.com
31/10/2024
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techadvisor.com
14/02/2025
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theguardian.com
24/10/2024
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trustedreviews.com
22/10/2024
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digitalcameraworld.com
05/02/2026
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Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 2024) review: a powerful tablet that can still fit in my sling bag
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laptopmag.com
14/03/2025
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Apple iPad Mini 7 (2024) review - Laptop Mag
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telegraph.co.uk
04/03/2025
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iPad mini 7 review: is Apple's new small tablet a giant leap forward? Are you interested in seeing benchmarks for the A17 Pro chip or a price comparis...
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independent.co.uk
22/10/2024
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Apple iPad mini 7 review: Our tech critic weighs in - The Independent
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macstories.net
22/10/2024
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wired.com
22/10/2024
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Review: Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 2024)
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cnet.com
01/11/2024
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Apple iPad Mini 2024 Review: Tiny Changes to a Tiny Tablet
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pcmag.com
31/10/2024
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galaxus.at
08/02/2025
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iPad mini review: a cross between an e-reader and a handheld
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theverge.com
22/10/2024
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Apple iPad Mini 2024 review: missing pieces
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techradar.com
22/10/2024
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Apple iPad mini 8.3-inch (2024) review
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t3.com
25/10/2024
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iPad mini A17 Pro review: small changes, big potential
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macworld.com
05/11/2024
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iPad mini (A17 Pro) review: A little faster, a little 'smarter'
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computerbild.de
22/10/2024
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Apple iPad mini 2024: Test des kleinsten iPad
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spiegel.de
22/10/2024
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Apple iPad Mini 2024 im Test: Das größte iPhone ist ein kleines iPad
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stern.de
22/10/2024
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Das iPad Mini 7 im Test: So gut – und doch enttäuschend
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB)

  • Compact and highly portable form factor, ideal for one-handed use and travel
  • Significant performance boost with the A17 Pro chip, supporting Apple Intelligence features
  • Improved connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E support and a faster 10Gbps USB-C port
  • Base storage has been doubled to 128GB without a price increase
  • Support for the Apple Pencil Pro, including hover and squeeze gestures
  • High pixel density (326 ppi) provides a sharper display than larger iPad models

What customers don't like about Apple iPad Mini 2024 WiFi (8GB + 512GB)

  • Stuck with a 60Hz refresh rate; lacks the smoother 120Hz ProMotion found on Pro models
  • Design remains largely unchanged from the 2021 model, including thick bezels
  • Front-facing camera is still located on the short edge, which is awkward for landscape video calls
  • Lacks Face ID, continuing to rely on a power-button-integrated Touch ID sensor
  • Does not support the older 2nd-generation Apple Pencil, requiring a new purchase
  • Incompatibility with Stage Manager for advanced external monitor multitasking

Verdict

The 2024 Apple iPad mini (7th Generation) WiFi is an 8.3-inch ultraportable tablet featuring a Liquid Retina display with 2266 x 1488 resolution and 500 nits brightness. This high-capacity model is equipped with the A17 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of internal storage, providing enough power to support Apple Intelligence and advanced mobile gaming. Its main characteristics include 12MP front and rear cameras with Center Stage, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, a USB-C port with 10Gbps data speeds, and compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro. Major pros include its compact, one-handed design, significantly boosted performance for AI tasks, and a sharp 326 ppi pixel density. Notable cons are the lack of a 120Hz ProMotion display (remaining at 60Hz), the absence of Face ID in favor of a side-mounted Touch ID, and no official Apple keyboard accessory.

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