Which iPad should you choose?
iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air or iPad Pro? Compare the Range and See the Price!
The short answer
iPad (A16) is the lowest-priced iPad for everyday use and learning. iPad mini is the compact 8.3-inch model. iPad Air has the Apple M4 chip in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes. iPad Pro has the Apple M5 chip and an Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display, and is the choice for professional creative work.
Every model is available in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular versions.
Side by side
| iPad (A16) | iPad mini | iPad Air M4 | iPad Pro M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch Liquid Retina, 500 nits | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina, 500 nits | 11-inch (500 nits) or 13-inch (600 nits) Liquid Retina | 11-inch or 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR, tandem OLED, ProMotion 10Hz to 120Hz, 1,600 nits peak HDR |
| Chip | A16: 5-core CPU, 4-core GPU | A17 Pro: 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU | Apple M4: 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 12GB memory | Apple M5: 9-core or 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 12GB or 16GB memory |
| Storage options | 128GB, 256GB or 512GB | 128GB, 256GB or 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB |
| Apple Pencil support | Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil (1st generation) | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| Keyboard | Magic Keyboard Folio | — | Magic Keyboard for iPad Air | Compatible Magic Keyboard |
| Colours | Silver, Blue, Yellow, Pink | Space Grey, Blue, Purple, Starlight | Space Grey, Blue, Starlight, Purple | Space Black, Silver |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular | Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| Price at iShure | From R8 599,94View options | From R12 020,76View options | 11-inch: From R14 952,88View 11-inch13-inch: From R18 960,10View 13-inch | 11-inch: From R24 042,46View 11-inch13-inch: From R30 102,19View 13-inch |
Prices are in South African rand and include VAT. Delivery anywhere in South Africa is R100 per order. Specifications are those listed on each iShure product page.
Which one is for you?
Choose iPad (A16) if
- You want the lowest-priced iPad.
- You need it for browsing, streaming, video calls, learning and everyday apps.
Choose iPad mini if
- You want the most portable iPad, with an 8.3-inch display.
- You read, take notes or play games on the go, and want Apple Pencil Pro support.
Choose iPad Air if
- You want the Apple M4 chip for demanding everyday work.
- You want a 13-inch screen without the price of an iPad Pro.
- You plan to use Apple Pencil Pro and a Magic Keyboard.
Choose iPad Pro if
- You do professional creative work and want the Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display with ProMotion.
- You want the Apple M5 chip, up to 2TB of storage or the Nano-texture glass option (1TB and 2TB models).
FAQs
Which iPad is the cheapest?
The iPad (11th generation, A16) has the lowest starting price in the iPad range at iShure. Current prices for every model are in the table above.
What is the difference between iPad Air and iPad Pro?
iPad Air has the Apple M4 chip and a Liquid Retina display. iPad Pro has the Apple M5 chip and an Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED display with ProMotion, starts at 256GB of storage and goes up to 2TB.
Which iPads work with Apple Pencil Pro?
iPad mini, iPad Air M4 and iPad Pro M5 support Apple Pencil Pro. The iPad (A16) supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation).
Does iShure deliver nationwide?
Yes. iShure delivers anywhere in South Africa for a shipment fee of R100 per order. Prices are shown in rand and include VAT.
Are these products new?
Yes. iShure sells new and sealed Apple products, and is registered as part of the Apple reseller programme.
Last updated: 13 October 2026