iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, Wi-Fi) Space Gray

8.3-inch iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip, Liquid Retina display, 128GB storage, Wi-Fi 6E, Touch ID and Apple Pencil Pro support — full power in a one-hand size.

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Our take

Verdict: The best truly pocketable tablet — perfect for reading, notes and travel, if the small screen suits you.

The problem. You want a tablet you can actually hold one-handed and slip into a jacket pocket. Why it matters. Big iPads are great at a desk but unwieldy in bed, on transit or in the field. What it is. The iPad mini with A17 Pro: a compact 8.3-inch display, fast chip, Pencil Pro support and genuine one-hand portability.

Pros

Uniquely portable; ideal for reading and quick notes
Fast A17 Pro handles apps and light gaming well
Supports Pencil Pro for jotting and sketching

Cons

Small screen limits serious multitasking
60Hz display; not for fast-scroll perfectionists
Pricey for its size

Who should buy it

Readers, travellers and note-takers who prize pocketability

Who should skip it

Anyone wanting a primary tablet for media or productivity — go larger

Bottom line. The best small tablet around — buy it if portability is the whole point for you.