Apple iPad (2025) vs Apple iPad mini (2024)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad (2025)
3category wins
Apple iPad mini (2024)
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPad (2025)
Faster chip
Apple iPad (2025)
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPad mini (2024)
Lighter body
Apple iPad mini (2024)
Best value for money
Apple iPad (2025)
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 11 | 8.3 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2360 | 2266 |
| Resolution Width | 1640 | 1488 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 500 |
| PPI | 264 | 327 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 80.1 | 77.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 5-core | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A17 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 3 |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 18.3.2 | 18 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPad mini (2024) +13%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad mini (2024) +15%AnTuTu
Apple iPad (2025) +11%| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,631 | 2,969 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 6,602 | 7,599 |
| AnTuTu | 1,626,008 | 1,467,470 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | — | 5078 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | — |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | eSIM (cellular model only) | eSIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 248.6 | 195.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7 | 6.3 |
| Weight (g) | 477 | 293 |
| Width (mm) | 179.5 | 134.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2024, October 15 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 12 | Available. Released 2024, October 23 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A3355 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - A2995 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3355, A3356 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - A2995, A2996 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad (2025) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad (2025) and Apple iPad mini (2024) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad (2025) is 11% cheaper at 95,760 DZD versus 107,760 DZD for the Apple iPad mini (2024), leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Apple iPad (2025) posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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