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Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs Apple iPad (9th generation)
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) ($599) vs Apple iPad (9th generation) ($155) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right compact tablet.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) | Apple iPad (9th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $155 |
| Weight | 293g | 487g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 8.3" Liquid Retina | 10.2" Retina |
| Security | Touch ID top button | — |
| Accessories | Apple Pencil Pro | — |
| Weight | 293 g (Wi-Fi) | 487g (Apple published, Wi-Fi) |
| Camera | — | 12MP Center Stage front, 8MP rear |
| Port | — | Lightning |
| Pencil | — | 1st generation Apple Pencil |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- 293 g — the only pocketable iPad
- Apple Pencil Pro support in a pocket device
- Apple Intelligence capable via A17 Pro
- One-handed use for genuinely long stretches
- $599 for the smallest screen in the line
- Too cramped for side-by-side work
- 60Hz display
Apple iPad (9th generation)
- Cheapest working iPad with a modern-enough chip for everyday apps
- Home button and Touch ID, familiar to anyone coming from an older iPhone
- Center Stage front camera for video calls
- Compatible with the 1st-gen Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard
- Lightning port, not USB-C
- Thick bezels around a smaller 10.2-inch display
- 487g is heavier than every iPad Air or Pro on this list
- No longer sold new, so accessories will thin out over time
Apple iPad (9th generation) is the better value at $155. If weight matters most, Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) carries lighter at 293g. Both are part of our curated compact tablet index — tap through to check current pricing.
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