iPad mini 6: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.
iPad mini 5: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.
| iPad mini 6 | iPad mini 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $450 | $298 |
| Screen size | 8.3 inches bestbuy.com | 7.9 inches bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 2266 x 1488 bestbuy.com | 2048 x 1536 bestbuy.com |
| Chip | A15 bestbuy.com | A12 bestbuy.com |
| Storage | 64 gigabytes bestbuy.com | 64 gigabytes bestbuy.com |
| Battery life | 10 hours bestbuy.com | 10 hours bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 10.4 ounces bestbuy.com | 10.56 ounces bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $499.99 bestbuy.com | $399.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — iPad mini 6: Refresh rate. iPad mini 5: Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: Pick iPad mini 6 if you value a larger 8.3‑inch screen, the faster A15 processor, and a lighter body (8.3‑inch vs 7.9‑inch, A15 vs A12, 10.4 oz vs 10.56 oz). Pick iPad mini 5 if you prefer a lower $399 price and are satisfied with the 7.9‑inch display and A12 performance. Neither publishes refresh rate yet.
iPad mini 6 lists at $450 while iPad mini 5 lists at $298 — iPad mini 5 undercuts iPad mini 6 by $152 (51%).
Winner: iPad mini 6
iPad mini 6: 8.2/10
iPad mini 5: 7/10
| iPad mini 6 | iPad mini 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 8.3 inches | 7.9 inches |
| Resolution | 2266 x 1488 | 2048 x 1536 |
| Chip | A15 | A12 |
| RAM | 4 gigabytes | 3 gigabytes |
| Storage | 64 gigabytes | 64 gigabytes |
| Battery life | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Our pick: iPad mini 6.
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