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Apple iPad (10th generation) vs Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro)
Apple iPad (10th generation) ($272) vs Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) ($699) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right budget tablet.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPad (10th generation) | Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $272 | $699 |
| Weight | 477g | 255g |
| Chip | A14 Bionic | A20 Pro |
| Display | 10.9" Liquid Retina, edge-to-edge | 8.5" OLED Super Retina XDR, 2316 x 1512 |
| Port | USB-C | — |
| TouchID | Moved to top button | — |
| Pencil | 1st generation Apple Pencil, via adapter | — |
| Weight | 477g (Apple published, Wi-Fi) | 255 g Wi-Fi, 263 g Cellular (Apple published) |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits, 1200 nits peak (HDR) |
| Accessories | — | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi 7, USB-C 10Gb/s |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad (10th generation)
- USB-C, first base iPad to drop Lightning
- Edge-to-edge display matches the iPad Air's modern look
- A14 chip is a real step up from the 9th gen's A13
- Landscape stereo speakers, better for video and games
- Still only supports the 1st-gen Apple Pencil, and needs a USB-C adapter to charge it
- No ProMotion or laminated display like the Air/Pro
- 477g, barely lighter than the 9th gen despite the redesign
- Costs meaningfully more than the 9th gen used for a smaller feature gap than the redesign suggests
Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro)
- OLED in a 255 g tablet
- Apple Pencil Pro support with hover
- Wi-Fi 7 and 10Gb/s USB-C
- Nano-texture glass option for glare
- Starts at $699 for 128GB
- Nano-texture glass costs $100 and starts at 256GB
- Cellular adds $150
- 8.5 inches is cramped for split-screen work
Apple iPad (10th generation) is the better value at $272. If weight matters most, Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) carries lighter at 255g. Both are part of our curated budget tablet index — tap through to check current pricing.
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