OPPO Pad Mini vs Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
The OPPO Pad Mini (₹94,999) has an 8.8-inch matte AMOLED and a 31.36 Wh battery, while the iPad mini (A17 Pro) starts at ₹69,900 with an 8.3-inch LCD.
Overview
OPPO Pad Mini
Announced: October 2026
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Announced: October 2024
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | OPPO Pad Mini | iPad mini (A17 Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (India) | ₹94,999 (Wi-Fi, 256GB)8GB RAM, only variant | ₹49,900 (Wi-Fi, 128GB)starts at |
| Official price now (India) | ₹94,999 (8GB + 256GB Wi-Fi)OPPO India store, 22 Oct 2026 | ₹69,900 (Wi-Fi, 128GB)Apple India store, 22 Oct 2026 |
| Wi-Fi 128GB price (India) | Not offered | ₹69,900store price, 22 Oct 2026 |
| Wi-Fi 256GB price (India) | ₹94,999launch price | ₹81,900store price, 22 Oct 2026 |
| Wi-Fi 512GB price (India) | Not offered | ₹1,05,900store price, 22 Oct 2026 |
| Cellular 128GB price (India) | Not offered | ₹87,900store price, 22 Oct 2026 |
| Cellular 256GB price (India) | Not offered | ₹99,900store price, 22 Oct 2026 |
| Cellular 512GB price (India) | Not offered | ₹1,23,900store price, 22 Oct 2026 |
| Announced | October 202622 October 2026, India launch | October 202415 October 2024 |
| Software at launch | ColorOS 16 | iPadOS 18 |
Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Apple A17 Pro |
| CPU | 8-core | 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency) |
| GPU | Adreno 829 (1225MHz) | 5-core, hardware ray tracing |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
Display | ||
| Screen size | 8.8 inches22.35 cm, rounded corners | 8.3 inches21.08 cm, rounded corners |
| Panel type | AMOLEDflexible OLED panel | LCD (Liquid Retina, IPS)LED backlit |
| Resolution | 2520 x 1680 | 2266 x 1488 |
| Pixel density | 344 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Brightness (typical / SDR) | 800 nitstypical | 500 nitsmax |
| Colour | 100% DCI-P31.07 billion colours (10-bit) | P3 wide colourTrue Tone |
| Anti-glare option | Matte displaythe only version sold in India | Noneanti-reflective coating only |
| Display extras | Natural Display 2.0, Pastel Color Mode, Reader Mode, flicker optimisation | True Tone, anti-reflective coating, fully laminated, oleophobic coating |
Stylus and keyboard | ||
| Stylus support | OPPO Pencil 3 Pro | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C)Apple Pencil hover |
| Stylus price (India) | ₹7,999 (OPPO Pencil 3 Pro) | ₹11,900 (Apple Pencil Pro)$129 in the US |
Software and productivity | ||
| AI features | OPPO AI (AI Mind Space, AI Painter, AI Writing, Circle to Capture) | Apple Intelligence |
Design and build | ||
| Dimensions | 194.38 x 132.38 x 5.46 mm | 195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm |
| Thickness | 5.46 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Weight (Wi-Fi) | 282 g | 293 g |
| Build materials | Sandblasted anodised aluminium | Aluminium (100% recycled)enclosure |
| Colours | Lavender Purple | Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray |
Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 13MP (f/2.2)PDAF | 12MP wide (f/1.8)True Tone flash |
| Rear video | 4K at 30 fpsEIS | 4K at 60 fps |
| Front camera | 8MPf/2.0, 90° field of view | 12MP ultra-widef/2.4 |
| Front video | 1080p at 30 fps | 1080p at 60 fps |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery (Wh) | 31.36 Whtypical, rated 30.66 Wh | 19.3 Wh |
| Battery life (video) | Up to 19.5 hoursvideo playback | Up to 10 hoursWi-Fi, 50% brightness |
| Charger in the box | Yes | Yes (20W) |
Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 72x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0BLE Audio | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Cellular option | Wi-Fi only5G Network Sharing with an OPPO phone | 5GWi-Fi + Cellular models, sub-6 GHz, data only |
| USB-C port | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)USB OTG | USB 3 (10 Gbps)DisplayPort |
Security and sensors | ||
| Unlock | Face unlock | Touch IDin the top button |
| Accelerometer | Supported | Supported |
| Gyroscope | Supported | Supported |
| Ambient light sensor | Supported | Supported |
| Proximity sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| Barometer | Not supported | Supported |
In the box and support | ||
| In the box | Tablet, charger, charge cable, user guide and warranty booklet | iPad mini, USB-C charge cable (1 m), 20W USB-C power adapter |
| Warranty (India) | 1 yearcharger and cable 6 months | 1 yearin-box accessories included |
Specifications from the manufacturers’ official spec pages.