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Ipad Air 11 (2025) vs Ipad Mini (2024)

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Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) 128GB

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) 128GB

AED 2,250

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Apple iPad mini (2024) 128GB

Apple iPad mini (2024) 128GB

AED 2,100

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Ipad Air 11 (2025)

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Ipad Air 11 (2025)

Our Verdict

Ipad Air 11 (2025) vs Ipad Mini (2024)

The Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) wins on display with its 11.0-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD versus the iPad mini’s 8.3-inch panel, making it 2.7 inches larger, and supports Apple Pencil Pro with magnetic pairing, while the mini lacks hover and tilt sensitivity. Artists and students needing a larger canvas for note-taking, sketching, or multitasking with Magic Keyboard should choose the Air, as its M3 chip and 128GB storage handle demanding apps and file storage efficiently. The iPad mini suits travelers or those prioritizing portability and lower cost, with its A17 Pro chip delivering flagship performance in a 297g body, though it only supports first-gen Pencil without magnetic attachment. In UAE at AED 2250 vs AED 2100, the Air is better because of its larger screen and Pencil Pro support; in India at ₹59999 vs ₹48999, the mini wins on value because its performance matches the Air’s while costing ₹11000 less and needing no extra stylus upgrade.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
Ipad Air 11 (2025)
Ipad Mini (2024)
OS
iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4
iPadOS 18, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4
Chipset
Apple M3
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
Screen Size
11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio)
8.3 inches, 203.9 cm2 (~77.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
1488 x 2266 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~327 ppi density)
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
Storage
128
128
Battery
7606 mAh mAh
5078 mAh mAh
Cellular
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Weight
460 g (1.01 lb)
293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) (10.34 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketIpad Air 11 (2025)Ipad Mini (2024)Difference
UAEAED 2,250AED 2,100Ipad Mini (2024) saves AED 150
India₹ 59,999₹ 48,999Ipad Mini (2024) saves ₹ 11,000

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