Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 512GB, Cellular, Purple

Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 512GB, Cellular, Purple

Apple
83 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
84
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
81
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
76
Microsoft
85
Reading
Apple
82
Microsoft
49
Student
Apple
79
Microsoft
80
Business
Apple
77
Microsoft
76

Specifications

Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 ProMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU*Apple M2 Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
12,159
19,284
Cores610★
GPU*Apple (5-Core)Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,339
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage512 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size8.3"13"
Resolution2266 px2880 px★
PanelLiquid RetinaOLED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness500 nits900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil ProSurface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✗✓★
Physical
Weight0.30 kg★0.89 kg
Battery19 Wh47 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 512GB, Cellular, Purple

  • Strong sharpness (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro

Scores 83 overall, wins 1 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Better at:

Reading

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

Art DesignProductivityEntertainment