Apple iPad mini (2021) vs Apple iPad mini (2026)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad mini (2021)
2category wins
Apple iPad mini (2026)
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2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Apple iPad mini (2026)
Bigger battery
Apple iPad mini (2021)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPad mini (2021)
Lighter body
Apple iPad mini (2026)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2266 | 2316 |
| Resolution Width | 1488 | 1512 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 1200 |
| PPI | 327 | 325 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | — |
| Screen-to-body | 77.4 | 82.4 |
| Other | — | Anti-reflective coating Nano-texture display glass (optional) |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.93 GHz + 4xX.X GHz) | Penta-core (2x super cores + 3x efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A20 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 2 |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 15 | 27.2 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPad mini (2026) +106%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPad mini (2026) +126%AnTuTu
Apple iPad mini (2026) +143%| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,315 | 4,772 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 5,753 | 12,989 |
| AnTuTu | 1,413,275 | 3,434,654 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Multi-focus LED 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 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5078 | 4900 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 195.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Other | — | IP67 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1m for 30 min) Stylus support |
| Weight (g) | 293 | 255 |
| Width (mm) | 134.8 | 132.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, September 14 | 2026, October 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 24 | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, November 06 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 106 - A3596 |
| 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, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - A3596, A3597 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Other | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 106 - A3597 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 6 |
| 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 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| Other | — | Stereo audio using Acoustic Display |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad mini (2021) | Apple iPad mini (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad mini (2021) and Apple iPad mini (2026) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad mini (2021) packs a 5078 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPad mini (2026) posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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