When placed side by side, the iPhone Air and iPad mini (A17 Pro) reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the iPhone Air stands at 156.2 mm while the iPad mini (A17 Pro) measures 195.4 mm. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 39.2 mm taller. Looking at width, the iPhone Air is 74.7 mm across versus the iPad mini (A17 Pro)'s 134.8 mm. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 60.1 mm wider. For thickness, the iPhone Air comes in at 5.6 mm compared to the iPad mini (A17 Pro)'s 6.3 mm. The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is 0.7 mm thicker.
The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is heavier at 293 grams versus 165 grams for the iPhone Air. That is a 128-gram difference (77.6%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
Fits in most pockets, may feel snug when sitting.
Most of the screen is reachable, shifting grip needed for corners.
Best used with two hands for full screen access.
| Metric | iPhone Air | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.7 mm | 134.8 mm | -60.1 mm |
| Height | 156.2 mm | 195.4 mm | -39.2 mm |
| Depth | 5.6 mm | 6.3 mm | -0.7 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 293 g | -128.0 mm |