For many users, it will be hard to figure out exactly where the 2021 iPad Mini fits in their day-to-day life. But the iPad Mini isn’t for those people. This tablet is for those who already know exactly what they would use it for. Perhaps it’s to replace your phone around the house.

The new iPad mini is one of the few tech products to come out this year to really excite me, and in my time with it, I haven’t been disappointed.

Great size, USB-C port, Mobile Photoshop studio

$120 more expensive than 2019 iPad mini, Doesn't include stylus in box, Button placement is a little cramped

A decent sized tablet - light, speedy and practical for carrying around or prolonged use. Has same crazy fast cpu as the latest iPhone 13 and a much bigger screen size but costs half the price. The USB C is great for connecting non-thunderbolt accessories too.

Apple's smallest tablet is still leading its field....

The iPad mini 6 feels like the ultimate expression of what Apple always wanted it to be: a highly flexible computer in the smallest possible space. This upgrade makes it as capable for creative work as for entertainment, and despite the price hike, it's an excellent buy as an ultraportable companion...

Smaller body, bigger screen, Bright and sharp display, Apple Pencil 2 support, USB-C & (optional) 5G, Powerful A15 chip

Screen still too small for some uses, Screen isn't high-refresh rate, No Smart Connector or 3.5mm jack, Weaker battery life than other iPads

The most important thing you should know about the iPad Mini is this: it’s an iPad, not an iPad Pro. The iPad Mini looks like an iPad Pro but falls behind in display quality, camera performance, and the lack of Face ID login. That’s not to say the iPad Mini lacks merit.

Light, portable, and easy to handle, Perfect for use with Apple Pencil, Superb performance

Unimpressive display, Not great for multitasking, No Face ID

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some