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

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Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) 256GB

Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) 256GB

AED 2,500

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Apple iPad mini (2024) 128GB

Apple iPad mini (2024) 128GB

AED 2,100

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

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Ipad Air 11 (2025)

Best Battery

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 screen versus the iPad mini’s 8.3-inch panel, a 2.7-inch larger area, and 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate compared to the mini’s 90Hz, offering smoother scrolling and drawing. Artists and students needing 256GB storage and full Apple Pencil Pro support should choose the Air 11 for precision note-taking and multitasking with Magic Keyboard compatibility. The iPad mini (2024) suits travelers or budget buyers who prioritize portability and 5G connectivity, with its lighter 297g weight and A17 Pro chip delivering desktop-class performance in a compact form. In UAE at AED 2500 vs AED 2100, the Air 11 is better because of 120Hz ProMotion and Apple Pencil Pro support; in India at ₹67999 vs ₹48999, the mini wins on value because its A17 Pro chip and 5G outperform the Air’s M3 at nearly ₹19k less, and no extra stylus cost is needed for basic tasks.

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
256
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 2,500AED 2,100Ipad Mini (2024) saves AED 400
India₹ 67,999₹ 48,999Ipad Mini (2024) saves ₹ 19,000

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