What are the main differences between Apple iPad Air 11 2026 and Apple iPad mini 2026?

The main differences include display size, processor, camera specifications, battery capacity, and price. Check the detailed comparison table for complete specifications.

Which device has better camera: iPad Air 11 2026 or iPad mini 2026?

Apple iPad Air 11 2026 features camera system, while Apple iPad mini 2026 has camera system.

Which device has longer battery life?

Apple iPad Air 11 2026 has Single, compared to Apple iPad mini 2026 with Single.

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Compare Apple iPad Air 11 2026 vs Apple iPad mini 2026
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iPad Air 11 2026

Apple

iPad mini 2026

Apple

Main Specs

11.0" Liquid Retina IPS LCD

Display

8.5" Super Retina XDR OLED

Apple M4

CPU

Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)

12 GB

RAM

12 GB

Single, 12 MP

Camera

Single, 12 MP

7606 mAh

Battery

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Ratings

iPad Air 11 2026

iPad mini 2026

Specifications

Launch

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

--- 2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

--- 3G Bands 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, 42, 48, 66, 71, 106 - A3596
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

--- 5G Bands 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

HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only

Body

247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm Dimensions 195.3 x 132.6 x 5.4 mm

464 g (Wi-Fi) / 465 g (5G) Weight 255 g (Wi-Fi) / 263 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame Build Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame

eSIM (cellular model only) SIM eSIM (cellular model only)

--- Resistance IP67

Stylus support Others Stylus support

Display

11.0 inches Size 8.5 inches

Liquid Retina IPS LCD Type Super Retina XDR OLED

1640x2360 pixels Resolution 1512x2316 pixels

264 PPI Density 325 PPI

500 nits Typical Brightness 600 nits

--- High Brightness Mode (HBM) 1200 nits

Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating Protection ---

Anti-reflective coating Others Anti-reflective coating
Nano-texture display glass (optional)

Processors

Apple CPU Apple

M4 Chipset A20 Pro (2 nm)

Octa-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) CPU Core Penta-core (2x super cores + 3x efficiency cores) - 128/256GB

Apple GPU (9-core graphics) GPU Apple GPU (7-core graphics)

--- Others Hexa-core (2x super cores + 4x efficiency cores) - 512GB

Software

Memory

12GB RAM 12GB

128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB

No microSD Card Slot No microSD

Main Camera

Single Lens Single

12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF Cameras 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF

HDR Features Multi-focus LED flash, HDR, panorama

4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
gyro-EIS Video 4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Single Lens Single

12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide) Cameras 12 MP, f/2.0, 122˚ (ultrawide)

HDR Features HDR

1080p@25/30/60fps
gyro-EIS Video 1080p@25/30/60fps
gyro-EIS

Sound

Yes, with stereo speakers Loudspeaker Yes

No 3.5mm No

Yes Dolby Atmos Yes

--- Others Stereo audio using Acoustic Display

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 dual-band, hotspot WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, hotspot

6.0 Bluetooth 6.0

GPS, GLONASS (5G model only) Location GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only

No NFC No

No Radio No

USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 USB USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2

Sensors

Top-mounted Fingerprint Top-mounted

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Sensors Types Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Battery

7606 mAh Capacity ---

Li-Po Type ---

In the Box

Colors

Prices

599 $

Worldwide (12GB/128GB)

Not Available

Worldwide (12GB/128GB) - 5G

849 $

Not Available

Worldwide (12GB/128GB) - Wifi

699 $

1099 $

Worldwide (12GB/1TB)

Not Available

699 $

Worldwide (12GB/256GB)

Not Available

Worldwide (12GB/256GB) - 5G

949 $

Not Available

Worldwide (12GB/256GB) - Wifi

799 $

899 $

Worldwide (12GB/512GB)

Not Available

Worldwide (12GB/512GB) - 5G

1149 $

Not Available

Worldwide (12GB/512GB) - Wifi

999 $

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