Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) review
Best for: Reading, travel and one-handed use · Upper mid-range
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Pros
- Light at 293 g, easy to hold one-handed
- Fast A17 Pro chip
- Apple Pencil Pro support
- Apple Intelligence
Cons
- Expensive for its size
- 60Hz screen
- No official keyboard
Full review
The iPad mini is a tablet you can comfortably hold in one hand for an hour, and nothing else on this page comes close for that. At 293 g it weighs about the same as a large paperback, and the 8.3-inch screen is ideal for reading, maps, recipes, note-taking in meetings and gaming on the sofa.
The A17 Pro chip is the same family used in iPhone 15 Pro models, so it is fast and supports Apple Intelligence features such as writing tools and image clean-up. It works with the Apple Pencil Pro, with squeeze gestures and hover previews, which makes the mini a favourite digital notebook for students and professionals.
The 2266 x 1488 screen is sharp at 326 pixels per inch and reaches 500 nits, but it refreshes at 60Hz, so it is not as smooth as the OLED Android tablets here. Apple quotes up to 10 hours of web or video, and the USB-C port supports faster 10Gb/s data transfers. A 5G cellular version starts at €869.
The catch is value. At €699 you are paying a lot for a small screen, and there is no official keyboard. If you want the biggest screen for your money, the OnePlus Pad 3 or Honor MagicPad 4 offer far more screen for similar money.
Full specifications
| Launch price (RRP) | €699 (128GB Wi-Fi) |
|---|---|
| Screen size and type | 8.3" Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2266 x 1488 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Chip | Apple A17 Pro |
| RAM | Not published by Apple |
| Storage options | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| microSD slot | No |
| Rear camera | 12MP, 4K video at up to 60 fps |
| Front camera | 12MP Center Stage |
| Battery | 19.3 Wh; up to 10 hrs web or video |
| Charging | USB-C (up to 10Gb/s data; wattage not published) |
| Weight (Wi-Fi) | 293 g |
| Thickness | 6.3 mm |
| Software and updates | iPadOS with Apple Intelligence; update term not published |
| Stylus support | Apple Pencil Pro or USB-C, sold separately |
| Keyboard accessory | No official keyboard (Bluetooth works) |
| 5G option | Yes (Wi-Fi + Cellular, eSIM only) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (top button) |
| Speakers | Landscape stereo |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Cellular price | From €869 |
Spec check note: Apple does not list RAM or refresh rate; 60Hz is the standard non-ProMotion iPad rate. Price is Apple Ireland's price in October 2026.
Specifications checked against: Apple UK iPad mini tech specs, Apple Ireland iPad mini prices
How it compares with its rivals
| Feature | Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) | Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) | Honor MagicPad 4 (12.3") | OnePlus Pad 3 (13.2") | Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Reading, travel and one-handed use | Families, streaming and schoolwork | Films, gaming and travel | Big-screen work and entertainment | Gamers and power users on Android |
| Price band | Upper mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Launch price (RRP) | €699 (128GB Wi-Fi) | €519 (128GB Wi-Fi) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Screen size and type | 8.3" Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 10.86" Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 12.3" OLED | 13.2" IPS LCD | 11.2" IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2266 x 1488 | 2360 x 1640 | 3000 x 1920 | 3392 x 2400 | 3200 x 2136 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | Up to 165Hz | Up to 144Hz | Up to 144Hz |
| Chip | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A16 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | Not published by Apple | Not published by Apple | 12GB or 16GB | 12GB or 16GB | 8GB, 12GB or 16GB |
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