The compact iPad boundary
This reference is the best iPad target for exposing crowded tab bars, rigid sidebars and card grids that switch to multiple columns too early.
iPad mini (A17 Pro): 8.3″, 1488 × 2266, 326 PPI, 744 × 1133 CSS viewport at DPR 2. It is the narrowest and densest tracked iPad, combining tablet interaction expectations with a canvas that applies much stronger pressure to navigation and multi-column content.
This reference is the best iPad target for exposing crowded tab bars, rigid sidebars and card grids that switch to multiple columns too early.
Its panel belongs to a denser class than the larger iPads, so responsive images, canvas output and fine iconography deserve an explicit asset review.
The compact canvas may resemble a large phone in width, but touch targets, orientation changes and tablet navigation patterns should not be replaced with phone-only assumptions.
The specifications below come from the device records; the notes explain why each comparison is useful.
| Device configuration | Matched to | Screen | Panel | Viewport / workspace | PPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) Current page | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | 8.3″ | 1488 × 2266 | 744 × 1133 | 326 |
| iPad (10th gen) The base iPad provides the next larger full-screen canvas and shows where tablet layouts can safely gain columns or persistent navigation. | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | 10.9″ | 1640 × 2360 | 820 × 1180 | 264 |
| iPad Pro 11" (M4) The smaller Pro offers a wider professional-tablet reference while remaining more comparable than the largest iPad. | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | 11.1″ | 1668 × 2420 | 834 × 1210 | 264 |
/* iPad mini (A17 Pro) — portrait reference, not a breakpoint */
viewport: 744 × 1133 CSS px
panel: 1488 × 2266 · DPR 2
/* Test immediately below and above your layout breakpoints. */Use the 744 × 1133 CSS px at DPR 2 as a real QA target, then pair it with nearby widths for regression testing.
Values marked official come from manufacturer specifications; calculated values are derived from them; reference values are developer layout references and can vary with browser, zoom and operating-system settings.
Sources: Apple Support · Facts reviewed 2026-09-16
Content reviewed 2026-09-16