Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Most portable full-featured tablet at 8.3" and 293g. A17 Pro chip (same as iPhone 15 Pro) delivers flagship performance in jacket pocket size.
Our Verdict
Most portable full-featured tablet at 8.3" and 293g. A17 Pro delivers flagship performance in jacket pocket size. Perfect for reading, travel, and one-handed use.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •293g lightest full-featured
- •Fits jacket pocket
- •A17 Pro blazing fast
- •Apple Pencil Pro support
- •Apple Intelligence compatible
- •Perfect travel companion
✗ Cons
- •Small screen limits productivity
- •$499 pricey for size
- •Thick bezels aging design
- •No Magic Keyboard
Specifications
| Display | 8.3" Liquid Retina LCD, 2266×1488, 60Hz |
| Processor | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB-512GB |
| Battery | ~10 hours |
| Weight | 293g |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓One-handed reading
- ✓Travel
- ✓Pilots (cockpit navigation)
- ✓Note-taking
- ✓Pocket portability
Not For
- ✗Productivity work
- ✗Large canvas needs
- ✗Keyboard use
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