Apple/Tablets

iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB

Name: iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB
Brand: Apple

US · MXPN3LL/A

Exact configurationMXPN3LL/A

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Specifications below preserve the published source wording. Unpublished values are unknown; they do not mean a feature is absent.

Approved part numbers: MXPN3LL/A, MXPP3LL/A, MXPQ3LL/A, MXPR3LL/A

Tests and reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments are available below.

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The hardware

Full Specifications

Every published specification, grouped by category. Select a heading to collapse.

Performance — CPU / GPU▾

Processor	Apple A17 Pro 6-core CPU Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications
Graphics	Apple A17 Pro 5-core GPU Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications

Memory & Storage▾

Installed RAM	8 GB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:20:50.527318+00:00 reviewed evidence
Total storage	128 GB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications

Display▾

Screen technology	Unpublished
Size	8.3 in Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications
Resolution	2266x1488 px Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications
Refresh rate	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications

Battery & Power▾

Battery capacity	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications
Power supply	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications

Connectivity▾

Ports	USB-C port with support for: · Charging · DisplayPort · USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications
Wireless & networking	Wi-Fi + Cellular Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications

Build & Physical▾

Weight	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications
Dimensions	Unpublished Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications

Software & Bundle▾

Operating system	iPadOS (version unspecified) Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-10-06T14:04:50.018555+00:00 Apple US SKU selection and matching iPad technical specifications
Included bundle	Unpublished

Independent testing

Benchmarks & Reviews

3 measured results · 1 written review · 1 video

Geekbench 6.7 multi core7,452 pointsNotebookcheckTest detailsHide details

Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · iPadOS
Test version: Geekbench 6.7
Published: 2024-12-14
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: iPad mini (A17 Pro) · Apple A17 Pro 6-core CPU · Apple A17 Pro 5-core GPU · 8 GB RAM · 512 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi + Cellular
Configuration match: Required dimensions match for this metric. Regional SKU and storage do not control this claim. Noncritical differences: storage_gb, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Historical evidence; current firmware not retested · Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished
Source location: Geekbench 6.7 / Multi-Core; reviewed-device row: Apple iPad Mini 7 (2024)Apple A17 Pro, A17 Pro GPU, 8192

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Geekbench 6.7 single core2,989 pointsNotebookcheckTest detailsHide details

Speed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · iPadOS
Test version: Geekbench 6.7
Published: 2024-12-14
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: iPad mini (A17 Pro) · Apple A17 Pro 6-core CPU · Apple A17 Pro 5-core GPU · 8 GB RAM · 512 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi + Cellular
Configuration match: Required dimensions match for this metric. Regional SKU and storage do not control this claim. Noncritical differences: storage_gb, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Historical evidence; current firmware not retested · Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished
Source location: Geekbench 6.7 / Single-Core; reviewed-device row: Apple iPad Mini 7 (2024)Apple A17 Pro, A17 Pro GPU, 8192

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited3,347 pointsNotebookcheckTest detailsHide details

Graphics speed in a demanding fixed 3D scene, rendered off screen. This score is not a game frame rate.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Stock settings; named power mode not reported · iPadOS
Test version: 3DMark
Published: 2024-12-14
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: iPad mini (A17 Pro) · Apple A17 Pro 6-core CPU · Apple A17 Pro 5-core GPU · 8 GB RAM · 512 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi + Cellular
Configuration match: Required dimensions match for this metric. Regional SKU and storage do not control this claim. Noncritical differences: storage_gb, region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Historical evidence; current firmware not retested · Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished
Source location: 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited; reviewed-device row: Apple iPad Mini 7 (2024)A17 Pro GPU, A17 Pro, Apple 512GB NVMe

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Benchmarks & Reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments.

3 measured results1 written review 1 video

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Processor

Geekbench 6.7 multi core

Higher is better

Speed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos. Compared with 4 reviewed iPads.

Middle of these 4: 13,740.5 points

iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) · 16 GB ↗16,544 points
iPad Air 13-inch (M4) · 12 GB ↗13,987 points
iPad Air 11-inch (M4) · 12 GB ↗13,494 points
This configuration ↗7,452 points
iPad 11-inch (A16) · 6 GB ↗5,939 points

Memory, cooling and operating system versions differ between these reviewed devices. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗

Processor test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Geekbench 6.7 multi coreSpeed on short tasks using several processor cores, such as compressing files and processing photos.Higher is better	7,452 points	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · iPadOS	Notebookcheck ↗2024-12-14
Geekbench 6.7 single coreSpeed on short tasks using one processor core, such as parts of web browsing and everyday apps.Higher is better	2,989 points	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · iPadOS	Notebookcheck ↗2024-12-14

Graphics

Graphics test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
3DMark Wild Life Extreme UnlimitedGraphics speed in a demanding fixed 3D scene, rendered off screen. This score is not a game frame rate.Higher is better	3,347 points	Stock settings; named power mode not reported · iPadOS	Notebookcheck ↗2024-12-14

What reviewers say

Build and controls

A compact tablet that is easy to carry and use one-handed.
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Read the reviews

Notebookcheck ↗2024-12-14iPad mini (A17 Pro) · Apple A17 Pro 6-core CPU · Apple A17 Pro 5-core GPU · 8 GB RAM · 512 GB storage · standard glass · Wi-Fi + Cellular

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iFixit · 2024-10-26

iPad Mini 2024 Teardown - Did Apple Fix Jelly Scrolling?

iPad mini (2024) teardown showing its internal parts and how easy it is to repair.

Review unit source not reported.Watch on YouTube ↗

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Configuration matching & limitations

CPU/GPU-only tests do not depend on SSD capacity, colour or radio option. They do not establish battery life, storage speed or display quality.

Notebookcheck: Numbers refer to the reviewed setup. Storage, screen finish and cellular options do not establish CPU/GPU differences; memory and chip-bin differences remain separate.

iFixit: iPad mini (2024) teardown and repair review. This does not measure performance for a particular storage or radio option.

gaming pilot

cpu: Measured
gpu: Measured
gaming: Not measured

performance pilot

cpu: Measured
gpu: Measured
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured

whole device

cpu: Measured
gpu: Measured
gaming: Not measured
sustained: Not measured
noise: Not measured
battery: Not measured
display: Not measured
build: Reviewer comments

An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.

Reviewer finding

A compact tablet that is easy to carry and use one-handed.

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Full Specifications

Benchmarks & Reviews

Benchmarks & Reviews

Processor

Geekbench 6.7 multi core

Graphics

What reviewers say

Build and controls

Read the reviews

Watch the reviews

iPad Mini 2024 Teardown - Did Apple Fix Jelly Scrolling?

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performance pilot

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