Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Starlight 2024
Apple
78 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 2024
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple A17 Pro★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| GPU | Apple (5-Core) | X1★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2266 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 19 Wh | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Starlight 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Starlight 20240.120score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 20240.060score per dollar
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Starlight 2024 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro
Scores 78 overall, wins 1 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.