Apple unveiled its updated iPad mini model, which brings the archetypal OLED show to the mini line. Alongside the expected show upgrade, Apple outfitted the caller mini exemplary with its latest Apple A20 Pro chip, though determination is simply a catch.
The 128GB and 256GB retention versions get a binned CPU featuring 5 CPU cores compared to six connected the 512GB model. Per the specs page, the little retention models are getting 1 little ratio halfway and fractional the NPU power. The remainder of the specs are identical.
iPad mini (2026) brings binned A20 Pro chips for the 128GB and 256GB configs
The caller mini is built astir an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED show with 2,316 x 1,512px solution and a 60Hz refresh rate. Interestingly, Apple is inactive holding disconnected connected the ProMotion upgrade for its smallest iPad member.
The caller sheet boasts thinner bezels, up to 1,200 nits highest brightness and is configurable with an optional nano-texture solid for reduced glare. It supports some the Apple Pencil Pro and regular Apple Pencil (USB‑C) arsenic good arsenic a scenery 12MP Center Stage camera.
More interestingly, Apple moved the dual speakers nether the show and is present utilizing an “Acoustic Display” setup. It reportedly delivers punchier bass and much volume. The setup besides includes customized tweeters which are “hidden” betwixt the solid and aluminum enclosure for clearer highs.
iPad mini (2026) is 5.4mm bladed and weighs 255 grams compared to 6.3mm and 297 grams of its predecessor. The caller exemplary gets upgraded Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) connectivity, portion the cellular mentation besides brings 5G (sub-6 GHz) acknowledgment to eSIM and Apple’s C2 modem. Apple is besides boasting IP67 ingress protection.
Elsewhere, the caller mini brings an 18.9Wh artillery which charges implicit USB-C. Apple claims you tin scope a 50% complaint successful 30 minutes erstwhile utilizing a 35W oregon higher powerfulness adapter. The larboard besides transfers information astatine USB 3 speeds (up to 10Gb/s).
iPad mini (2026) comes successful Midnight and Starlight colors.
iPad mini (2026) successful Midnight and Starlight
Pricing starts astatine $699/€749/£699 for the 128GB Wi-Fi-only version. The 256GB trim goes up to $799/€879/£799, portion the 512GB exemplary is $999/€1,129/£999.
| 128GB Wi-Fi | 128GB Cellular | 256GB Wi-Fi | 256GB Cellular | 512GB Wi-Fi | 512GB Cellular | |
| US | USD 699 | USD 849 | USD 799 | USD 949 | USD 999 | USD 1,149 |
| Germany | EUR 749 | EUR 919 | EUR 879 | EUR 1.049 | EUR 1.129 | EUR 1.299 |
| UK | GBP 699 | GBP 849 | GBP 799 | GBP 949 | GBP 999 | GBP 1,149 |
| India | INR 82,900 | INR 1,09,900 | INR 94,900 | INR 1,12,900 | INR 1,18,900 | INR 1,36,900 |
| China | CNY 5,499 | CNY 6,799 | CNY 6,299 | CNY 7,599 | CNY 7,999 | CNY 9,299 |
| Japan | JPY 119,800 | JPY 144,800 | JPY 136,800 | JPY 161,800 | JPY 171,800 | JPY 196,800 |
Pre-orders commencement connected October 28, with archetypal deliveries scheduled for November 6.
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