Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
The iPad mini with A17 Pro is the pocketable iPad, now with Apple Intelligence support, Apple Pencil Pro and 128 GB base storage.
- Brand
- Apple
- Category
- Tablets
- Released
- 2024
- Price
- $499
- VersusAnything Score
- 48/100
Key features
- 8.3-inch one-handed size
- A17 Pro with Apple Intelligence
- Apple Pencil Pro support
Best for readers, pilots, note-takers and anyone who wants a tablet that fits in a jacket pocket.
iPad mini A17 Pro specifications
| Screen size | 8.3" |
|---|---|
| Panel type | Liquid Retina LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Base storage | 128 GB |
| Weight | 293 g |
| Rated battery life | 10 h |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro / USB-C |
| Operating system | iPadOS |
| Launch price (USD) | $499 |
Score breakdown
- Performance (25%)
- Display (25%)
- Portability (15%)
- Battery (15%)
- Value (20%)
Scored against every tablet in our database using the tablets weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 8.3-inch one-handed size
- A17 Pro with Apple Intelligence
- Apple Pencil Pro support
- Strong portability score (100/100 within tablets)
- Strong value score (60/100 within tablets)
Cons
- Weaker display score (20/100 within tablets)
- Weaker battery score (30/100 within tablets)
Compare iPad mini A17 Pro against
Alternatives to iPad mini A17 Pro
- Apple iPad (11th generation, A16) 40/100
- Apple iPad Air 11 (M3) 38/100
- Apple iPad Pro 11 (M4) 59/100
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ 64/100
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 50/100
Sources
- iPad mini A17 Pro: Apple official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.