Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Space Gray 2024
Apple
80 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A17 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| GPU | Apple (5-Core) | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| 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 | 600 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 | Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 19 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Space Gray 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Space Gray 20240.120score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 20250.028score per dollar
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Space Gray 2024 offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro
Scores 80 overall, wins 1 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 26 specs.