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Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) ($599) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 ($749.99) — 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) | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $749.99 |
| Weight | 293g | 467g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ (3nm) |
| Display | 8.3" Liquid Retina | 11" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2560×1600, 120Hz |
| Security | Touch ID top button | — |
| Accessories | Apple Pencil Pro | — |
| Weight | 293 g (Wi-Fi) | 467g (Wi-Fi) |
| Stylus | — | S Pen included |
| Thickness | — | 5.5 mm |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 12GB RAM |
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
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
- 120Hz AMOLED outclasses the iPad Air's panel
- S Pen included, not a $129 add-on
- 5.5 mm and 467 g
- DeX is a genuine desktop mode
- $150 off list at the moment
- Android tablet apps still trail iPadOS
- Shorter update runway than an iPad
- 467 g is heavier than the 11-inch iPad Air
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) is the better value at $599. Both are part of our curated compact tablet index — tap through to check current pricing.
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