iPad mini (6th generation) vs iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) wins — iPad Pro 11-inch M4 wins decisively with superior display, performance, and features backed by M4 benchmarks from Geekbe…

Scores: iPad mini (6th generation) 5.5/10 · iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) 8.5/10

iPad Pro 11-inch M4 wins decisively with superior display, performance, and features backed by M4 benchmarks from Geekbench and sustained 120Hz from RTINGS tests. The mini 6 remains viable only for basic tasks where size matters most. Pro leads in 5 of 6 scored categories with clear numerical advantages in chip speed and refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

	iPad mini (6th generation)	iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
Display	8.3-inch LCD 2266x1488	11-inch Tandem OLED 2420x1668 120Hz
Chip	A15 Bionic	M4
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage Options	64GB/256GB	256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB

iPad mini (6th generation)

What works

Compact 0.68 lb design for one-handed use
A15 delivers smooth everyday performance
USB-C with up to 256GB storage

What doesn't

Only 60Hz LCD with 500 nits max
No Apple Pencil hover or ProMotion

iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

What works

Ultra-thin 0.21-inch body with 120Hz OLED
M4 handles pro apps and multitasking
Thunderbolt and Apple Pencil Pro support

What doesn't

Higher starting price than mini
Larger size reduces one-hand portability

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 11-inch (M4).

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