Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen vs OnePlus Pad 4
The Verdict
The Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen and OnePlus Pad 4 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen is the cheaper of the two at $499 versus $630, a difference of about $131. The OnePlus Pad 4 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen stands out for ultra-portable at 293 g — perfect one-handed reading and note-taking, while OnePlus Pad 4 is praised for massive 13.2-inch 144hz display with ultra-high resolution. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen if…
- →Ultra-portable at 293 g — perfect one-handed reading and note-taking
- →A15 Bionic is plenty powerful for gaming and productivity
- →Apple Pencil 2 support with magnetic attach and charging
Buy the OnePlus Pad 4 if…
- →Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- →Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- →Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen
Pros
- Ultra-portable at 293 g — perfect one-handed reading and note-taking
- A15 Bionic is plenty powerful for gaming and productivity
- Apple Pencil 2 support with magnetic attach and charging
- USB-C replaces Lightning for universal accessories
- Beautiful 8.3" Liquid Retina display with wide color
Cons
- Jelly scrolling effect noticeable on some units in portrait mode
- 60Hz display — no ProMotion at this price point
- Only 4 GB RAM limits heavy multitasking
- Starting at $499 is pricey for an 8.3" tablet
OnePlus Pad 4
Pros
- Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
- Fast 67W wired charging
- Lightweight at 586g for its display size
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- IP rating not specified, durability unclear
- No expandable storage via microSD
- Limited camera specifications for creative professionals
- Pricing may position it at a premium
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPad Mini 6th Gen | OnePlus Pad 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iPadOS 15 (upgradable to iPadOS 17+) | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 293 g (Wi-Fi) | — |
| Dimensions | 195.4 x 134.8 x 6.3 mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web browsing on Wi-Fi | — |
| Capacity | 5124 mAh (19.3 Wh) | 10100mAh |
| Charging Speed | — | 67W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.3 inches | 13.2 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution | 2266 x 1488 | 2800 x 2160 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness | — | Not specified |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | — |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB-C | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Cellular | — | |
| Stylus Support | — | |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Moonstone Gray, Checkmate Black |
| Weight | — | 586g |
| IP rating | — | Not specified |
| Software | ||
| Os | — | OxygenOS 15 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Storage | — | 256GB |
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