Apple's new iPad mini introduces an optional nano-texture display designed to reduce glare, though the finish is restricted to models with 256GB or 512GB of storage. The nano-texture glass option costs an additional $100 in the U.S., raising the starting price to $899 for the 256GB Wi-Fi model. The entry-level 128GB model does not offer this option.
Configurations featuring the nano-texture finish also include an Apple polishing cloth in the box. Apple states the finish improves visibility in bright environments, benefiting activities like outdoor editing and field work. This feature accompanies the iPad mini's transition to an 8.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display, which offers deeper blacks and up to 1,200 nits of peak HDR brightness.
While nano-texture has previously been available on iPad Pro at higher storage tiers, the mini makes it accessible at lower capacities. The display also supports 600 nits of full-screen brightness for SDR and HDR content, along with a minimum brightness of 1 nit. Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Pencil hover are all supported.
The standard-glass 128GB Wi-Fi model starts at $699. Pre-orders begin Wednesday, October 28, with availability starting Friday, November 6.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing