Apple iPad Mini (2024)

Name: Apple iPad Mini (2024)
Brand: Apple
SKU: 47034

Manufacturer: Apple

The Apple iPad Mini (2024) is a compact tablet that packs a notable amount of capability into a relatively small footprint. Weighing just 297 g and measuring 6.3 mm thick, it occupies a well-defined space in Apple's tablet lineup. It runs on the Apple A17 Pro chipset, built on a 3 nm process with 19,000 million transistors, paired with 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The device supports Apple Pencil input with 4,096 pressure levels and 90-degree tilt sensitivity, though the stylus itself is not included.

The 8.3-inch IPS LCD display delivers a resolution of 2,266 x 1,488 px at 326 ppi, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and a 500-nit typical brightness rating. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G via a single eSIM slot, USB-C with USB 3.1, and GPS with Galileo support. The 5,078 mAh battery is rated for up to 10 hours of use with a 2-hour charge time, though fast charging and wireless charging are not supported. On the camera side, both the rear and front units offer 12 MP resolution, with the main camera capable of 4K video at 60 fps.

Pros

The A17 Pro chipset built on a 3 nm process with 19,000 million transistors delivers strong measured performance, reflected in Geekbench 6 scores of 2,908 single-core and 7,238 multi-core
The 8.3-inch IPS display reaches 326 ppi with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+, along with an anti-reflection coating for improved visibility
At 297 g and 6.3 mm thick, the physical dimensions make it straightforward to hold and carry for extended periods
The rear camera supports 4K video recording at 60 fps with continuous autofocus, touch autofocus, slow-motion, timelapse, and manual ISO and exposure controls
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G via eSIM, GPS with Galileo, and USB 3.1 via USB-C provide a broad and current set of connectivity options
Pen input supports 4,096 pressure levels and 90-degree tilt sensitivity, making it suitable for detailed stylus-based work

Cons

Fast charging and wireless charging are both absent, limiting flexibility when battery levels are low
The display is capped at a 60 Hz refresh rate with no higher refresh option available
There is no optical zoom on the rear camera and no optical image stabilization
No 3.5 mm headphone jack is present, and none of the aptX or LDAC wireless audio codecs are supported
The device does not support multi-user accounts, restricting use cases where multiple people share the tablet
Water resistance rating is listed as none, leaving the device without any official protection against moisture or splashes

Who is this for?

This tablet is well-suited to users who prioritize portability and want a compact device capable of handling demanding tasks, given its 297 g weight, 6.3 mm profile, and the processing headroom provided by the Apple A17 Pro chipset. Creative professionals and note-takers who rely on stylus input will benefit from the 4,096 pressure levels and 90-degree tilt sensitivity, while the Dolby Vision and HDR10+ capable display makes it a solid choice for those who regularly consume high-quality video content. The combination of 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, and GPS also makes it practical for users who need reliable on-the-go connectivity across a range of environments.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who require an always-on or heavy multitasking environment may find the lack of multi-user support and the absence of fast or wireless charging limiting, particularly when the device needs a full two-hour wired charge with no flexibility in speed. Those who depend on high-frame-rate displays for gaming or scrolling will find the 60 Hz refresh rate restrictive, and the absence of water resistance makes this a poor fit for outdoor, field, or workshop environments where exposure to moisture is a realistic concern. Users who also rely on a wired headphone connection or advanced wireless audio codecs for professional or high-fidelity audio work will find the lack of a 3.5 mm jack and absent aptX or LDAC support a practical obstacle.

Design:

weight	297 g
thickness	6.3 mm
width	195.4 mm
height	134.8 mm
volume	165.941496 cm³
Stylus included	✕
Has a detachable keyboard	✕
Has a backlit keyboard	✕
water resistance	None
Has tilt sensitivity	✓
pen pressure levels	4096
maximum operating temperature	35 °C
pen tilt capacity	90°
lowest potential operating temperature	0 °C

The Apple iPad Mini (2024) has a compact physical profile, measuring 134.8 mm in height, 195.4 mm in width, and just 6.3 mm thick, with a total volume of approximately 165.94 cm³ and a weight of 297 g. It does not include a stylus, detachable keyboard, or backlit keyboard, and offers no water resistance rating. For those who use a compatible stylus separately, the device does support 4,096 pen pressure levels along with tilt sensitivity across a full 90-degree range. Operating temperatures are rated between 0 °C and 35 °C.

Display:

screen size	8.3"
resolution	2266 x 1488 px
pixel density	326 ppi
Display type	IPS, LCD, LED-backlit
refresh rate	60Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass	✕
has anti-reflection coating	✓
supports HDR10	✓
brightness (typical)	500 nits
has a touch screen	✓
Has sapphire glass display	✕
supports HDR10+	✓
supports Dolby Vision	✓
Has an e-paper display	✕

The Apple iPad Mini (2024) features an 8.3-inch IPS LCD display with LED backlighting, delivering a resolution of 2,266 x 1,488 px at 326 ppi and a standard 60 Hz refresh rate. Typical brightness is rated at 500 nits, and the screen includes an anti-reflection coating, though it does not use branded damage-resistant glass or sapphire glass. It is a touch-enabled panel with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+, and is not an e-paper display.

Performance:

internal storage	512GB
RAM	8GB
Chipset (SoC) name	Apple A17 Pro
GPU name	Apple A17 GPU
CPU speed	2 x 3.78 & 4 x 2.02 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi)	7238
Geekbench 6 result (single)	2908
has an external memory slot	✕
semiconductor size	3 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓
Has integrated LTE	✓
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
Has integrated graphics	✓
number of transistors	19000 million
L2 cache	24 MB
Has NX bit	✓
CPU threads	6 threads
Supports ECC memory	✕
RAM speed	6400 MHz
Has TrustZone	✓
maximum memory amount	10GB
supported displays	1
L1 cache	256 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	8W
Uses HMP	✓
maximum memory bandwidth	51.2 GB/s
memory channels	2
OpenGL ES version	3

The Apple iPad Mini (2024) is powered by the Apple A17 Pro chipset, built on a 3 nm process with 19,000 million transistors and a TDP of 8W. The 6-thread CPU runs at 2 x 3.78 GHz and 4 x 2.02 GHz using big.LITTLE and HMP architectures, and is paired with 8 GB of RAM operating at 6,400 MHz across 2 memory channels, delivering a maximum bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and supporting up to 10 GB total memory. Cache configuration includes 256 KB of L1 and 24 MB of L2, while storage comes in at 512 GB with no external memory slot available. The integrated Apple A17 GPU supports one display and OpenGL ES 3, and the chip also includes integrated LTE. Security-oriented features such as NX bit and TrustZone are present, while ECC memory is not supported. Geekbench 6 scores are recorded at 2,908 single-core and 7,238 multi-core, and the platform is fully 64-bit compatible.

Cameras:

megapixels (main camera)	12 MP
megapixels (front camera)	12MP
video recording (main camera)	2160 x 60 fps
has a flash	✓
has a front camera	✓
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
can create panoramas in-camera	✓
supports slow-motion video recording	✓
has touch autofocus	✓
optical zoom	0x
has a BSI sensor	✓
has manual white balance	✓
has a CMOS sensor	✓
wide aperture (main camera)	1.8f
supports HDR10 recording	✕
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
Has a front-facing LED flash	✕
number of flash LEDs	4
has manual ISO	✓
has a video light	✕
Has timelapse function	✓
wide aperture (front camera)	2.4f
Shoots 360° panorama	✕
has a serial shot mode	✓
has built-in optical image stabilization	✕
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities	✕
Has a dual-tone LED flash	✓
has manual focus	✕
has manual exposure	✓
has manual shutter speed	✕

The Apple iPad Mini (2024) includes a 12 MP rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a BSI CMOS sensor, and a 4-LED dual-tone flash, capable of recording video at 4K (2160p) at 60 fps. It supports touch autofocus, continuous autofocus during video recording, slow-motion video, timelapse, panorama, burst mode, HDR, and manual controls for ISO, white balance, and exposure, though manual focus, manual shutter speed, and HDR10 recording are not available. Optical zoom is not present, and optical image stabilization is not built in. The front camera also resolves at 12 MP with an f/2.4 aperture and supports a front-facing camera, though it does not have a dedicated front flash or video light. 3D photo and video recording is not supported, nor is 360-degree panorama capture.

Audio:

has aptX	✕
has aptX HD	✕
has LDAC	✕
has aptX Low Latency	✕
has aptX Adaptive	✕
has aptX Lossless	✕
has stereo speakers	✓
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✕
number of microphones	2
Has a radio	✕

The Apple iPad Mini (2024) features stereo speakers and a dual-microphone setup, but does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack or a built-in radio. On the wireless audio side, none of the Qualcomm aptX variants — including aptX, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless — are supported, and LDAC is likewise absent.

Battery:

battery power	5078 mAh
Battery life	10 hours
Supports fast charging	✕
has wireless charging	✕
charge time	2 hours
has a battery level indicator	✓
has a rechargeable battery	✓
has a removable battery	✕

The Apple iPad Mini (2024) is equipped with a 5,078 mAh rechargeable battery rated for up to 10 hours of use, with a full charge time of 2 hours. A battery level indicator is included, but the battery is not removable. Neither fast charging nor wireless charging is supported.

Connectivity & Features:

Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
SIM cards	1 eSIM
has Mail Privacy Protection	✓
has on-device machine learning	✓
has clipboard warnings	✓
has location privacy options	✓
has camera/microphone privacy options	✓
can block app tracking	✓
blocks cross-site tracking	✓
supports split screen	✓
has SharePlay	✓
has Live Text	✓
has notification permissions	✓
has full-page screenshots	✓
has Quick Start	✓
has theme customization	✕
has Wi-Fi password sharing	✓
has PiP	✓
Can play games while they download	✕
has an extra dim mode	✕
can offload apps	✓
has focus modes	✓
has media picker	✓
has dynamic theming	✕
has dark mode	✓
has battery health check	✓
Has USB Type-C	✓
has a cellular module	✓
has 5G support	✓
is a multi-user system	✕
gets direct OS updates	✓
has GPS	✓
has a child lock	✓
has an HDMI output	✕
has NFC	✕
Has a fingerprint scanner	✓
USB version	3.1
Supports widgets	✓
Bluetooth version	5.3
has a gyroscope	✓
is DLNA-certified	✕
Is free and open source	✕
Has offline voice recognition	✓
has a compass	✓
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has sharing intents	✓
Has customizable notifications	✓
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
supports Galileo	✓
has dictionary	✓
supports ANT+	✕
Has a barometer	✓
has an accelerometer	✓
has AirPlay	✓
has voice commands	✓
Has an iris scanner	✕
Has a built-in projector	✕
supports Ethernet	✕
Tracks the current position of a mobile device	✓

The Apple iPad Mini (2024) supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) alongside Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4, and connects to cellular networks via a single eSIM with 5G support. Wired connectivity is handled through a USB Type-C port at USB 3.1, while Bluetooth 5.3 is available for wireless peripherals; HDMI output, Ethernet, and NFC are not present. Location is covered by GPS with Galileo support, and the device also includes a gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, and barometer, though an iris scanner and built-in projector are absent. A fingerprint scanner handles biometric authentication, while 3D facial recognition is not supported. On the software side, the device receives direct OS updates and includes a broad set of features: dark mode, focus modes, split screen, Picture-in-Picture, widgets, SharePlay, Live Text, AirPlay, offline voice recognition, voice commands, media picker, full-page screenshots, Wi-Fi password sharing, Quick Start, app offloading, battery health check, sharing intents, customizable notifications, child lock, and a dictionary. Privacy-oriented capabilities include Mail Privacy Protection, location privacy options, camera and microphone access controls, clipboard warnings, app tracking blocking, and cross-site tracking prevention. On-device machine learning and mobile device position tracking are also supported. Theme customization, dynamic theming, an extra dim mode, the ability to play games while downloading, multi-user support, DLNA certification, ANT+ support, and being free and open source are all absent.

Miscellaneous:

uses multithreading	✕
DDR memory version	5

The Apple iPad Mini (2024) uses DDR5 memory and does not employ multithreading.

Final Verdict

The Apple iPad Mini (2024) is a compact tablet that delivers a well-rounded specification set within a notably portable form factor, anchored by the Apple A17 Pro chipset and its 3 nm architecture, which provides meaningful processing and GPU capability for a device of this size. The display's support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and 326 ppi pixel density, combined with versatile connectivity spanning 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and USB 3.1, gives it a strong technical foundation for both everyday and creative use. That said, the absence of fast charging, a 60 Hz refresh rate ceiling, and no water resistance mean it carries real trade-offs that users with specific demands should weigh carefully. For those whose priorities align with portability, stylus-capable input, and solid performance in a small chassis, the iPad Mini (2024) represents a focused and capable option in the tablet category.