Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Starlight 2024
Apple
78 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A17 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V★ |
| 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 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2266 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| 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 | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 19 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Starlight 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Starlight 20240.100score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 20250.054score per dollar
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Starlight 2024 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro
Scores 78 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 26 specs.