Apple is set to introduce the next-generation iPad mini later this month, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reporting it will be considerably more expensive at around $799, up from the current $599 starting price. This represents a significant $200 price increase and would position it above the 11-inch iPad Air in Apple’s lineup. The upgrade comes with an OLED display for the first time, a new chassis with thinner bezels, an improved speaker system, and a more powerful A20 Pro chip matching Apple’s high-end iPhone 18 Pro models.
However, it remains unclear if the display will match the iPad Pro’s tandem OLED panel or support 120Hz Pro Motion. The new iPad mini is expected to launch alongside OLED MacBook Pros, following Apple’s upcoming ‘Welcome home’ event unveiling its smart home strategy and first smart home display.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing