Apple iPad 9th Generation vs Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Oct 8 by Billy G.

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple iPad 9th Generation: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

	Apple iPad 9th Generation	Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	10.2 inches bestbuy.com	8.3 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	2160 x 1620 bestbuy.com	2266 x 1488 bestbuy.com
Chip	A13 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine bestbuy.com	A15 bestbuy.com
Storage	64 gigabytes bestbuy.com	64 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery life	10 hours bestbuy.com	10 hours bestbuy.com
Weight	17.1 ounces bestbuy.com	10.4 ounces bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$329.99 bestbuy.com	$499.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple iPad 9th Generation: Refresh rate. Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation: Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple iPad 9th Generation if

• Lower starting price — $329.99 vs $499.99 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation if

• Lighter — 10.4 ounces vs 17.1 ounces (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Skip both if

• Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Verdict: The iPad 9th Generation offers lower starting price ($329.99 vs $499.99); the iPad Mini 6th Generation counters with lighter (10.4 ounces vs 17.1 ounces). Neither publishes refresh rate yet.

Apple iPad 9th Generation lists at $250 while Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation lists at $499 — Apple iPad 9th Generation undercuts Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation by $249 (100%).

Winner: Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation

Apple iPad 9th Generation: 7/10

Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation: 9/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	Apple iPad 9th Generation	Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation
Screen size	10.2 inches	8.3 inches
Resolution	2160 x 1620	2266 x 1488
Chip	A13 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine	A15
RAM	3 gigabytes	4 gigabytes
Storage	64 gigabytes	64 gigabytes
Battery life	10 hours	10 hours

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation.

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