Apple iPad mini (2021) vs Apple iPad mini (2024)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad mini (2021)
2category wins
Apple iPad mini (2024)
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPad mini (2021)
Faster chip
Apple iPad mini (2024)
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Apple iPad mini (2021)
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2266 | 2266 |
| Resolution Width | 1488 | 1488 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 500 |
| PPI | 327 | 327 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 77.4 | 77.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.93 GHz + 4xX.X GHz) | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A17 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 3 |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 15 | 18 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPad mini (2024) +28%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad mini (2024) +32%AnTuTu
Apple iPad mini (2024) +4%| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,315 | 2,969 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 5,753 | 7,599 |
| AnTuTu | 1,413,275 | 1,467,470 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | 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 | Quad-LED dual-tone flash, 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 mini (2021) | 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 mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5078 | 5078 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) | eSIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 195.4 | 195.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Weight (g) | 293 | 293 |
| Width (mm) | 134.8 | 134.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, September 14 | 2024, October 15 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 24 | Available. Released 2024, October 23 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | 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, 46, 48, 66, 71 | 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, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | 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 (CA), 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad mini (2021) and Apple iPad mini (2024) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad mini (2021) 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 mini (2024) 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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