Overview
- Apple announced the redesigned iPad Mini on Monday, Oct. 26, via a press release and set preorders to start Oct. 28 with retail shipments beginning Nov. 6.
- The new model is thinner at 5.4 mm and keeps a compact footprint while increasing the screen to an 8.5‑inch OLED panel that Apple says offers higher contrast and brighter highlights.
- Apple fitted the Mini with A20 and A20‑Pro chips and claims big performance gains for on‑device AI and graphics, including a 16‑core Neural Engine in the top 512 GB SKU, though independent benchmarks are still pending.
- Wireless hardware is upgraded with Apple’s N1 chip supporting Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and cellular models use Apple’s C2 5G modem; Apple also describes an “Acoustic Display” speaker design and adds IP67 dust and water resistance.
- Pricing starts at €749 for the base Wi‑Fi model and rises with larger storage, 5G and optional Nanotexture glass, a shift that positions the Mini at a higher price tier and may change who buys the device.