Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) / Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)

Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro): Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular (A2995) · 128 / 256 / 512 GB

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB): Wi-Fi model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. The 8 GB / 128 GB version, the 5G model, the Kids Edition and the 8.7-inch Galaxy Tab A9 are separate configurations and models.

Specification	Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)	Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Wi-Fi, 4 GB / 64 GB)
Release year	2024	2023
Model	iPad mini (A17 Pro), 2024; Wi-Fi + Cellular model A2995 Apple’s support page names only the cellular A2995 and the China A2996; the Wi-Fi model number is not listed. The 2026 A20 Pro iPad mini with OLED is a separate product. Apple	—
Storage and colour	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB; Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Grey Usable space is less than the stated capacity. Apple	—
Display	8.3-inch Liquid Retina; 2266 × 1488, 326 ppi; 500 nits The diagonal is measured as a rectangle; rounded corners make the visible area smaller. An independent teardown describes the panel as 60 Hz IPS; Apple’s spec page gives no refresh rate. Apple	11.0-inch LCD; up to 90 Hz The size is measured as a full rectangle without the rounded corners, so the visible area is slightly smaller. 90 Hz makes scrolling look smoother than on 60 Hz screens. Samsung
Display features	Fully laminated, anti-reflective coating, oleophobic coating, P3 wide colour, True Tone Full lamination removes the air gap between glass and panel so the pen tip appears closer to the image. True Tone adjusts white balance to room light. Apple	—
Chip	Apple A17 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple Intelligence support comes with this chip. Apple	—
Pencil support	Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil hover Apple	—
Rear camera	12 MP wide f/1.8; 5× digital zoom; True Tone flash; Smart HDR 4 Apple	—
Front camera	12 MP Center Stage f/2.4 The front camera has Retina Flash and Smart HDR 4; video goes up to 1080p. Apple	—
Video	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p at 25/30/60 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps; cinematic stabilisation Apple	—
Authentication	Touch ID in the top button Apple	—
USB-C	USB 3 up to 10 Gbit/s; charging and DisplayPort DisplayPort support lets the port drive an external display with a suitable cable or adapter. Apple	—
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3 Apple	—
Cellular	5G (sub-6 GHz, 4×4 MIMO), Gigabit LTE; eSIM only Only on the Wi-Fi + Cellular model; not compatible with physical SIM cards. Apple	—
Battery	19.3 Wh lithium-polymer; up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi; up to 9 hours of web on cellular data No power adapter is listed in the box; only a 1 m USB-C charge cable. Apple	7,040 mAh (typical) The typical value is the average of the battery samples tested; real battery life depends on screen brightness and apps. Samsung
Size and weight	195.4 × 134.8 × 6.3 mm; Wi-Fi 293 g, Wi-Fi + Cellular 297 g Apple	168.7 × 257.1 × 6.9 mm; 480 g The 5G model weighs 491 g. Samsung
Processor	—	Octa-core processor Samsung’s spec table does not name the chip; it may differ by market. Samsung
Memory and storage	—	4 GB RAM + 64 GB; up to 1 TB with microSD Usable storage is less than 64 GB because of preloaded software; 8 GB + 128 GB is a separate configuration. Samsung
Charging	—	Wired, 15 W; QC2.0 and AFC compatible; adapter sold separately There is no charger in the box; a compatible adapter is needed to reach 15 W. Samsung
Cameras	—	8 MP rear, 5 MP front The front camera is used for video calls and the rear one for documents and quick shots; neither lists optical stabilisation. Samsung
Connectivity	—	Wi-Fi 5; Bluetooth 5.1; cellular only on the 5G model This Wi-Fi model has no SIM slot or mobile data. Samsung
Audio	—	Quad speakers; Dolby Atmos The four speakers are split between both sides for stereo sound when the tablet is held horizontally. Samsung
Software	—	Launched with Android 13; Samsung Knox Knox is Samsung’s on-device security platform, covering encryption and enterprise management features. Samsung
Colours	—	Graphite, Silver, Navy (Canada) Colour options can vary by market; the hardware is the same. Samsung
Accessories	—	Book Cover and Book Cover Keyboard Slim sold separately; no stylus support listed The keyboard cover attaches to the contact points on the tablet’s bottom edge. Samsung