Recommended
iPad Air (M2)
from ~$599
- Bigger 11" display
- M2 power
- Apple Pencil Pro
Apple · Tablet · 2021
Upgrading your iPad Mini (6th gen)? The best upgrades right now: iPad Air (M2), iPad Pro (M4). Compare specs, prices, and buy on Amazon in one tap.
Find your upgrade in the interactive 3D finder →| Display | 8.3" LCD |
|---|---|
| Chip | A15 Bionic |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Battery | 10h |
| Camera | 12MP |
from ~$599
from ~$999
Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| iPad Mini (6th gen) | iPad Air (M2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.3" LCD | 11" LCD |
| Chip | A15 Bionic | M2 |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Your iPad Mini (6th gen) is 5+ years old, which is past the point where most tablets stop receiving full software and security updates and where battery wear is significant. This is a genuine upgrade case — and the gains below are large enough that you'll notice them daily, not just on a spec sheet.
For most people the iPad Air (M2) is the best balance of price and improvement, starting around $599. The main gains: Bigger 11" display; M2 power; Apple Pencil Pro.
It still works, but at 5+ years you're likely past full software support and well into battery wear. Most owners at this age notice a real difference after upgrading.
Trade-in values move constantly with condition and carrier promotions, so treat any fixed number with suspicion. Check the current offer from Apple, Samsung, or your carrier directly, and compare it against selling privately — private sales usually pay more but take longer.