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Apple iPad Comparison: A16 vs A17 Pro vs A20 Pro

Apple iPad with A16 chip: 11-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128 GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Silver
Apple iPad with A16 chip: 11-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128 GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Silver
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Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence, 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, Wi-Fi 6E, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Pu
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence, 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, Wi-Fi 6E, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Pu
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Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro): 8.5-inch OLED Display with Standard Glass
Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro): 8.5-inch OLED Display with Standard Glass
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In this comparison, we will explore the features and specifications of three Apple iPads: the iPad with A16 chip, the iPad mini with A17 Pro, and the iPad mini with A20 Pro. Each model offers unique capabilities suited for different user needs.

Side-by-side 21 specs compared

Criterion
Apple iPad with A16 chip: 11-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128 GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Silver
Apple iPad with A16 chip: 11-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128 GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Silver
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence, 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, Wi-Fi 6E, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Pu
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence, 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, Wi-Fi 6E, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Pu
Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro): 8.5-inch OLED Display with Standard Glass
Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro): 8.5-inch OLED Display with Standard Glass
Display 11-inch Liquid Retina Display8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display8.5-inch OLED
Processor A16 chipA17 ProUnknown
Storage 128 GB128GBUnknown
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6EUnknown
Front Camera 12MP12MP—
Rear Camera 12MP12MP—
Biometrics Touch IDTouch ID—
Battery All-Day Battery LifeAll-Day Battery LifeUnknown
Colour Silver——
Dimensions —Not specifiedUnknown
Weight —Not specifiedUnknown
Operating System —iPadOS—
Sensors —Not specifiedUnknown
GPS —Not specifiedUnknown
Water Resistance —Not specifiedUnknown
Special Features —Apple IntelligenceUnknown
Compatibility/OS ——Unknown
Camera ——Unknown
Audio ——Unknown
Colour Options ——Unknown
Charging Port ——Unknown

Key differences

The iPad with A16 chip features a larger 11-inch display compared to the 8.3-inch and 8.5-inch displays of the iPad mini models.
The iPad mini with A17 Pro supports Wi-Fi 6E, while the iPad with A16 chip supports Wi-Fi 6.
The iPad mini (A20 Pro) does not specify storage capacity, unlike the other two models which both have 128 GB.
The iPad mini models are more compact and portable due to their smaller sizes.
The iPad mini (A20 Pro) features an OLED display, which may offer better contrast and colour accuracy compared to the Liquid Retina displays of the other models.

Which should you pick?

Apple iPad with A16 chip: 11-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128 GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Silver
Users seeking a larger display for productivity and entertainment.
Apple iPad with A16 chip

It offers a larger screen and the same storage capacity as the mini models.

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Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence, 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, Wi-Fi 6E, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Pu
Users looking for a compact device with advanced connectivity.
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

It features Wi-Fi 6E and a slightly larger display than the A20 Pro.

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Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro): 8.5-inch OLED Display with Standard Glass
Users interested in superior display technology.
Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro)

It has an OLED display, which may enhance visual experiences.

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FAQ

Wi-Fi 6E operates on an additional 6 GHz band, providing more channels and less congestion compared to Wi-Fi 6.

Not all iPads support Apple Pencil; compatibility varies by model.