When comparing iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) vs iPad Mini 4, the Slant community recommends iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) for most people. In the question“What is the best iPad?” iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) is ranked 2nd while iPad Mini 4 is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) is:
The Apple Pen, its big high-resolution display and the computing power (due to the A10X Fusion chip) that makes it all work fluidly and with no hiccups, even when displaying and processing demanding graphics, all combine to make this tablet a serious and reliable professional tool.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Ideal for professional, creative graphical work
The Apple Pen, its big high-resolution display and the computing power (due to the A10X Fusion chip) that makes it all work fluidly and with no hiccups, even when displaying and processing demanding graphics, all combine to make this tablet a serious and reliable professional tool.
Pro If used with the Apple Pencil, it's great for tasks such as drawing or handwriting
This iPad can be used with the Apple Pencil (sold separately for $99), a digital stylus that can be used to navigate, hand write or draw. It's a very precise and fast device and extremely convenient for designers or illustrators. It's also pressure sensitive and very comfortable to manipulate.
Pro It is compatible with many things
It is easy to connect to, which makes it harder to be affected by low connection, unless if you are using one of those apps that may be glitchy. Though, I said this differently than others because you don’t have to use the Apple Pencil, if you are up for it, and you don’t have to be a professional for something with a lot of work to be wanting to buy this IPad. The price may deceive people, but it expensive for a reason! It is there for being able to be compatible with basically whatever you do or use, like a keyboard too.
Pro Sleek design
The iPad Mini 4 only weighs 299 grams, which makes it easy to hide it in a bag or a pocket of your jacket. It's very small and portable with particularly attractive, high quality industrial design.
Pro Battery lasts up to 10 hours
This iPad's battery lasts quite long, especially when compared to previous iPad mini versions. It can sustain up to 10 hours of internet browsing, video watching videos or music listening, due to its 19.1 watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
Pro Camera
The iPad Mini 4 has a much better rear camera than the previous iPads. With an improved sensor, advanced optics, and a cutting‑edge image signal processor, the 8-megapixel camera in iPad mini 4 captures incredibly detailed photos and cinematic 1080p HD videos.
Pro Brilliant screen
The iPad has a 7.9-inch display with the resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. That equates to 326 pixels per inch, which is higher than the iPad Air 2's. It also has a new anti-reflective coating to help with use outside in the sun.
Pro Feels like you're actually touching what's in the display
This iPad mini's fully laminated display has impressive quality, giving the impression that you can actually touch icons and content. It's a Retina display, with a resolutions of 2048 x 1536 at 326 ppi.
Cons
Con Not a very manageable tablet
Due to its size, the iPad Pro tablet is not the most manageable, or even portable, tablet. It can easily feel too big for users who like a tablet for its portability and versatility.
Con Expensive
This device is quite expensive, especially the more premium versions, whose price is closer to a laptop price than to a tablet price. Before getting this, users should really consider if it's worth it.
Con Pricey
Relatively expensive compared to other high-end tablets. Given that it's a 7.9'' inch tablet and that, due to its size, its not appropriate for certain kinds of tasks.
Con Storage
Due to a lack of SD card slot, the iPad's storage capacity cannot be upgraded.
Con Hard to replace the battery
The battery of this iPad cannot be replaced easily.
Con Listening to music without headphones leaves much to be desired
This iPad's speakers are not the best to listen to music. They could use some more potency to properly deliver powerful sound.