Apple iPad Air (2020) vs Apple iPad mini (6th Gen) Specs Comparison

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9.0	9.0
Apple iPad Air (2020)	Apple iPad mini (6th Gen)
Released · Oct 16, 2020	Released · Sep 24, 2021
10.9-inch · 2360 x 1640 px	8.3-inch · 2266 x 1488 px
12 MP Main · 7 MP Selfie	12 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
64GB	64GB
	5078 mAh
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Display

Size
10.9-inch	8.3-inch
Resolution
2360 x 1640 px, 264 PPI	2266 x 1488 px, 327 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Refresh rate
60Hz	60Hz
Screen-to-body
81.23 %	77.41 %
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)	500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor	HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor

Hardware

System chip
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)	Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Processor
Hexa-core, 3100 MHz, Firestorm and Icestorm, 64-bit	Hexa-core, 64-bit
GPU
Apple 4-core GPU	Yes
Internal storage
64GB, not expandable	64GB
OS
iPadOS (14.x)	iPadOS (15.x)
Device type
Tablet	Tablet

Battery

Capacity
	5078 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Battery Life Estimate

Untested

Browsing

Untested

Video

Untested

Gaming

Untested

Battery Life Estimate

Untested

Browsing

Untested

Video

8h 1min

Gaming

6h 59min

Camera

Rear
Single camera	Single camera
Main camera
12 MP (PDAF, BSI sensor) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8	12 MP Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8
Flash
	Quad LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) Features: Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Front
7 MP (EIS, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)	12 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions
9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 inches (247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm)	7.69 x 5.31 x 0.25 inches (195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm)
Weight
16.23 oz(460.0 g)	10.34 oz(297.0 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum	Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)	Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key	Right: Volume control
Colors
Rose gold, Space gray, Silver, Green, Sky blue	Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight

Cellular

5G
	Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)	Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)	Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS	LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes	Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM	Nano SIM, eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Multiple speakers	Loudspeaker
Features
	Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
	Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0	5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6) MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, Headphones port	Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning	GPS, A-GPS
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)	Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 729
In The Box
USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB‑C Power Adapter

Availability

Officially announced
Sep 15, 2020	Sep 14, 2021

Alternative variants

with 256GB storage


Internal storage	256GB
MSRP	$ 879

With 256GB internal storage


Internal storage	256GB

Wi-Fi only


Weight	16.16 oz(458.0 g)
MSRP	$ 599

Wi-Fi Only


Weight	10.34 oz(293.0 g)

Wi-Fi only with 256GB storage


Internal storage	256GB
Weight	16.16 oz(458.0 g)
MSRP	$ 749

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