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iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPad mini (2024)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Apple · 2025

iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro
81/ 100
Launch MSRP$1,099 USD
Apple

Apple iPad mini (2024)

Apple iPad mini (2024)
84/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPad mini (2024) BETTER THAN iPhone 17 Pro?

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iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPad mini (2024)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORiPhone 17Apple iPadLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity4,252 mAh5,078 mAh+5,078 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40WStandard40W Max
Main Camera Sensor48 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size6.3"8.3"8.3"
Chassis Weight206gN/A206g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 17 Pro:
  • ✓793g lighter chassis (206g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$8900 lower launch MSRP ($1099 vs $9999)
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Apple iPad mini (2024):
  • ✓Larger 5,078 mAh battery capacity (+826 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓8.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationiPhone 17 ProApple iPad mini (2024)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad mini (2024) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.3"8.3"
Resolution & Density2622x1206 (460 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness3,000 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A17 Pro
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemiOS 26iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB512 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Fusion 48MP50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom48 MP (8x optical zoom), f/2.8, OISNone (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera48 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens18 MP, f/1.912 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iPhone 17 Pro Lightest Chassis
Dimensions150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mmN/A
Weight206 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPad mini (2024) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,252 mAh5,078 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless Charging25W wireless chargingNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth6.0Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.0USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1099Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPad mini (2024) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad mini (2024) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A17 Pro architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy iPhone 17 Pro:
Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)
When to buy Apple iPad mini (2024):
Higher overall BeastScore: 83.5 vs top rival 81.2 · Larger battery capacity: 5,078 mAh (+826 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPad mini (2024)

Which phone is better: iPhone 17 Pro or Apple iPad mini (2024)?

Apple iPad mini (2024) leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.5/100 compared to iPhone 17 Pro (81.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 83.5 vs top rival 81.2 and Larger battery capacity: 5,078 mAh (+826 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 17 Pro and Apple iPad mini (2024)?

iPhone 17 Pro is equipped with a 6.3-inch display and 4252 mAh battery, while Apple iPad mini (2024) features a 8.3-inch display and 5078 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 17 Pro and Apple iPad mini (2024)?

In lab hardware evaluations, iPhone 17 Pro scores 85/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad mini (2024) scores 80/100.

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