iPad Air 5: 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.
iPad mini 6: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.
| iPad Air 5 | iPad mini 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $199.99 | $339.99 |
| Screen size | 13 inches bestbuy.com | 8.3 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 2732 x 2048 bestbuy.com | 2266 x 1488 bestbuy.com |
| Chip | Apple M4 bestbuy.com | A15 bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 512 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 64 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Battery life | Not yet sourced | 10 hours bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 21.76 ounces bestbuy.com | 10.4 ounces bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $1,249.00 bestbuy.com | $499.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — iPad Air 5: Refresh rate, Battery life. iPad mini 6: Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: Pick iPad Air 5 if you need a larger 13‑inch display, 512 GB storage, and the newest M4 performance; pick iPad mini 6 if you prefer a lightweight, highly portable tablet at a $499.99 price point. Neither publishes refresh rate yet.
iPad Air 5 lists at $199.99 while iPad mini 6 lists at $339.99 — iPad Air 5 undercuts iPad mini 6 by $140 (70%).
Winner: iPad Air 5
iPad Air 5: 8.2/10
iPad mini 6: 6.5/10
| iPad Air 5 | iPad mini 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 inches | 8.3 inches |
| Resolution | 2732 x 2048 | 2266 x 1488 |
| Chip | Apple M4 | A15 |
| Storage | 512 gigabytes | 64 gigabytes |
| Weight | 21.76 ounces | 10.4 ounces |
| Starting MSRP | $1,249.00 | $499.99 |
Our pick: iPad Air 5.
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