Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro vs Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3"
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
Apple
88 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" 2018, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB, Black
Microsoft
57 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
The iPad Mini 2025 is highly praised for its portability, speed, and crisp display. Users love it for reading, writing, and media consumption, though some note a learning curve due to its small size. Verified buyers highlight its reliability and value, especially when purchased from retailers like Best Buy. A few reviewers desire more storage options.
Pros
- Highly portable and lightweight
- Fast performance
- Crisp and beautiful screen
- Great for reading and writing
- Long battery life
Cons
- Steep learning curve for new users
- Limited internal storage expansion
- Some desire more storage capacity
- Unanswered product questions
Portability 9
Performance 6
Display quality 3
Battery life 2
Storage 4
Learning curve 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" 2018, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Reading
Student
Art Design
Business
Productivity
Specifications
| Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A17 Pro★ | Intel Core i5 8250U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| GPU* | Apple (5-Core)★ | UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.3" | 12.3" |
| Resolution | 2266 px | 2736 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Battery | 19 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 10 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sharpness (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong water resistance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" 2018, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB, Black
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sharpness (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (30th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
Pricing
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" 2018, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB, Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.
