Apple is widely expected to introduce a new OLED iPad mini as soon as later this month. A sketchy new rumor now again claims the new iPad mini will switch to OLED but still have a 60Hz refresh rate and lack Pro Motion support. This is the second time this rumor has surfaced, and both times it has come from the same source: the yeux1122 account on Naver. That account has a very mixed track record with Apple rumors and often seems to repeat information from unnamed sources rather than offer its own.
The latest post from yeux1122 claims there is mention of 120Hz in some overseas sources, but that domestic production volume has already confirmed a 60Hz display. Given that no other reliable sources have corroborated it, the claim deserves a healthy dose of skepticism. Still, if it proves accurate, it would be a disappointing limitation for iPad mini buyers.
The upgrade is expected to bring several other notable improvements, including an OLED display, Apple's A20 Pro chip in place of the current A17 Pro, and a refreshed design with smaller bezels that could be more water-resistant. The FaceTime camera is also expected to move to the horizontal bezel, similar to Apple's other iPad models. Skipping a Pro Motion upgrade to a 120Hz refresh rate would undercut an otherwise significant launch.
The new iPad mini is expected to launch later this month, so the answer should come soon. Will it include Pro Motion and a 120Hz refresh rate? Readers are invited to share their views in the comments.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing