Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) vs Apple iPad Pro 11 M5

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 leads Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) overall by 12 points (80 vs 68 out of 100).
  • Key differences: peak brightness, where Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 is 400 nits brighter; display size, where Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 has 11 vs 8.5 in; pixel density, where Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) has 326 vs 264; weight, where Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) is 189 g lighter.
  • Best value: Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) (from $699) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 leads overall
Apple iPad Pro 11 M5 · 82 overall, #11 of 46
80
Apple iPad mini (A20 Pro) · 91 overall, #1 of 46
68
Key differences
  • Peak BrightnessApple iPad Pro 11 M5 400 nits brighter
  • Display SizeApple iPad Pro 11 M5 11 vs 8.5 in
  • Pixel DensityApple iPad mini (A20 Pro) 326 vs 264
  • WeightApple iPad mini (A20 Pro) 189 g lighter

Scores by Category

iPad Pro 11 M5 wins 5 of 7 categories · iPad mini (A20 Pro) wins 1

CategoryiPad mini (A20 Pro)iPad Pro 11 M5Lead
Performance
+7
Display
+19
Memory & Storage
+88
Build
+9
Battery
+100
Cameras
Tie
Misc
+65

Physical Comparison

255 g444 g
iPad mini (A20 Pro)iPad Pro 11 M5

iPad Pro 11 M5 is 189 g (74%) heavier than iPad mini (A20 Pro).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Display

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
iPad Pro 11 M5
Display Size
8.5 in
11 in29% more
Display Type
Refresh Rate
N/A
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
1,200 nits
1,600 nits33% more
Pixel Density
32623% more
264

Performance

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
iPad Pro 11 M5
Chipset
Antutu score
N/A
3,475,590

Memory & Storage

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
iPad Pro 11 M5
RAM
N/A
12 GB
Storage Options
N/A
256 GB

Cameras

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
iPad Pro 11 M5
Rear Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP

Battery

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
iPad Pro 11 M5
Battery Capacity
N/A
8,160 mAh

Build

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
iPad Pro 11 M5
Keyboard Support
N/A
Yes
Weight
255 g43% less
444 g

Misc

Feature
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
iPad Pro 11 M5
Security updates until
N/A
2030

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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