Apple's new iPad mini features an OLED display but lacks 120Hz ProMotion support, remaining at 60Hz. In an interview with Christopher Lawley, Apple VP of hardware design David Pakula explained that the OLED panel's significantly faster pixel response times reduce motion blur, making it smoother than the previous LCD model. He emphasized that display quality involves more than just refresh rate, highlighting OLED's superior contrast, brightness, and color. The new iPad mini achieves 600 nits standard brightness (up from 500) and 1,200 nits for HDR, with a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio and P3 wide color support. The device is available for pre-order starting at $699, launching November 6.
Despite missing ProMotion, Apple positions the OLED upgrade as a major visual improvement. The display retains 326 pixels per inch density. Pakula noted that OLED's ability to turn off individual pixels for true black enhances contrast and vividness. The decision keeps ProMotion exclusive to iPad Pro models for now. Pre-orders are open, with shipments beginning Friday.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing