Apple iPad 12th Gen 2026 vs Apple iPad mini 2024 (256GB)

Here you can compare Apple iPad 12th Gen 2026 and Apple iPad mini 2024 (256GB). Comparing Apple iPad 12th Gen 2026 vs Apple iPad mini 2024 (256GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPad 12th Gen 2026 stands against Apple iPad mini 2024 (256GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPad 12th Gen 2026 is ₹39,999 and for Apple iPad mini 2024 (256GB) is ₹81,900. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 27, 2026.

Specification	Apple iPad 12th Gen 2026	Apple iPad mini 2024 (256GB)
CPU	4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor	3.78 GHz, Hexa Core Processor
Internal Memory	128 GB	256 GB
Display	11 inches, 1640 x 2360 pixels	8.3 inches, 1488 x 2266 pixels
OS	iPadOS v26..4	iPadOS v18
Battery		5078 mAh
Price	₹39,999	₹81,900

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Overview

Specs Score	51 / 100	63 / 100 Better Specs
Display Size	11 in Bigger Display	8.3 in
Display Resolution	1640 x 2360 pixels Better Resolution	1488 x 2266 pixels
RAM	6 GB More RAM
Storage	128 GB	256 GB More Storage
CPU Clock Speed	4.04 GHz Faster Clock Speed	3.78 GHz
Weight		293 g Lighter
Thickness		6.3 mm Slimmer
Battery		5078 mAh Bigger Battery
Unique Features	Fast Charging	No

General

Model	iPad (2026)	A2995, A2996
Sim Type	No Sim Supported, No Sim Supported	No Sim Supported, No Sim Supported
Dual Sim	No	No
Device Type	Tablet	Tablet
Release Date	September 04, 2026 (Expected)	October 15, 2024
In The Box		iPad mini, USB-C Charge Cable (1 metre), 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Design

Dimensions		134.8 x 195.4 x 6.3 mm
Weight		293 g
Colors	Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow	Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight

Display

Type	Color IPS Screen	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
Touch	Yes	Yes
Size	11 inches, 1640 x 2360 pixels	8.3 inches, 1488 x 2266 pixels
PPI	~ 264 PPI	~ 327 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 80.1%	~ 77.4%
Glass Type	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Features	500 Nits Brightness, Fingerprint-Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C), Supports Apple Pencil (1st Generation)	500 nits Brightness, Anti-reflective Coating

Memory

RAM	6 GB
Storage	128 GB	256 GB

Connectivity

3G	No	No
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version	Wi-Fi 7	Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth	Yes, v6.0	Yes, v5.3, 5.3
USB	Yes, USB-C v2.0	Yes, USB-C v3.1
USB Features		USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging

Extra

GPS	Digital Compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon Micro-location	Built‑in GPS, GNSS
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Touch ID, Three-Axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor	Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Barometer
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
Extra Features	16-core Neural Engine, FaceTime Video, FaceTime Audio, Landscape Stereo Speakers, Dual Microphones	Supports Apple Pencil Pro, Landscape Stereo Speakers, Apple Intelligence

Camera

Rear Camera	12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)	12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
Auto Focus		Yes
Features	Digital Zoom Up to 5x, Five-Element Lens, Autofocus With Focus Pixels, Panorama (Up to 63MP), Smart HDR 4, Photo Geotagging, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Image Formats Captured: HEIF and JPEG, Slow-Motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Time-Lapse Video With Stabilisation, Extended Dynamic Range for Video Up to 30 fps, Video Image Stabilisation, Cinematic Video Stabilisation (1080p and 720p), Continuous Autofocus Video, Playback Zoom, Video Formats Captured: HEVC and H.264	HDR, Panorama
Video Recording	4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD	4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
Flash		Yes, LED
Front Camera	12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide)	12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) Retina Flash
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD	1080p @ 60 fps FHD

Technical

OS	iPadOS v26..4	iPadOS v18
Chipset	Apple Bionic A18	Apple Bionic A17 Pro
CPU	4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor	3.78 GHz, Hexa Core Processor
Core Details	2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz	2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
GPU	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)	5-core GPU
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes	Yes

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos	Yes
Video	HEVC and H.264, Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 Content	Yes
FM Radio	No	No

Battery

Type	Non-Removable Battery	Non-Removable Battery
Size		5078 mAh
Fast Charging	Yes
Video Playback Time	10 hours

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