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Apple iPad mini 2024

Brand
Apple
Release date
2024
Screen size
8.3 ″
Chip
Apple A17 Pro
Storage
128 GB
Battery
5,078 mAh

The UnboxingTN Verdict

out of 100

The iPad mini combines strong A17 Pro performance and compact 5G connectivity with a modest battery and non-expandable storage.

What is good

  • A17 Pro chip delivers strong performance for demanding iPadOS tasks.
  • 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3 provide modern connectivity.
  • 297 g body, stereo speakers, and fingerprint biometrics suit portable use.

What is not

  • The 5078 mAh battery is a notable limitation for sustained use.
  • The IPS TFT display offers less contrast than OLED panels.
  • Non-expandable storage limits capacity flexibility across 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB versions.

How the score breaks down

  • Display 51
  • Performance 82
  • Battery 15
  • Storage 56
  • Build 76
  • Connectivity 81
  • Camera 67
  • Software 69

UnboxingTN review · based on the specifications · engine 1.0.2 · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Written by UnboxingTN’s AI from the score and the specification sheet.

Reader reviews are coming, beside this score and never blended into it.

Specifications

Performance

Chip
Apple A17 Pro
Chip maker
Apple
Cores
6
Graphics
Apple GPU
Operating system
iPadOS
System version
18

Memory and storage

Storage
128 GB
256 GB
512 GB
Expandable storage
No

Display

Screen size
8.3 ″
Resolution
1,488 × 2,266
Panel type
IPS TFT
Pixel density
327 ppi

Battery

Battery
5,078 mAh

Cameras

Rear cameras
wide · 12 MP
Front cameras
portrait · 12 MP

Audio

Speakers
stereo

Connectivity

Mobile network
5G
SIM slots
1
Wi-Fi
WiFi 6
Bluetooth
5.3

Design

Weight
297 g
Height
195.4 mm
Width
134.8 mm
Thickness
6.3 mm

Features

Biometrics
fingerprint (yes)