Apple has launched the iPad mini (2026), featuring its first-ever OLED display and the new A20 Pro chip. The 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen offers 2,316 x 1,512px resolution, 1,200 nits peak brightness, and optional nano-texture glass. Notably, the 128GB and 256GB models feature a binned A20 Pro chip with five CPU cores and reduced NPU power compared to the six-core 512GB version.
The device includes an 'Acoustic Display' speaker system with dual speakers under the screen and hidden tweeters for improved bass and highs. It supports Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C Apple Pencil, features a 12MP Center Stage camera, and is 5.4mm thin, weighing 255g. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, 5G via eSIM, and Apple’s C2 modem, with IP67 water resistance.
Pricing starts at $699 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model, with pre-orders starting October 28 and deliveries from November 6.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing