Overview
- Apple unveiled the new iPad mini on Monday, Oct. 26, confirming an 8.5‑inch OLED display with 1,200‑nit peak brightness, a thinner 5.4 mm body, and a relocated 12MP Center Stage camera on the landscape edge.
- The tablet uses the A20 Pro chip and ships with different silicon trims by storage tier, with 128GB and 256GB models using a 5‑core CPU and 16‑core Neural Engine and the 512GB model adding a sixth CPU core and a dual 16‑core Neural Engine.
- Apple introduced an 'Acoustic Display' with sealed woofers and hidden tweeters that helps the device reach an IP67 water and dust resistance rating while warning resistance can degrade with wear and that liquid damage is not covered by warranty.
- Preorders begin on Oct. 28 and first shipments arrive Nov. 6, with US pricing starting at $699 for the 128GB Wi‑Fi model and a Wi‑Fi + Cellular configuration listed at $849.
- Despite the OLED upgrade and A20 Pro performance gains, Apple did not list 120Hz ProMotion in its specs, a trade‑off that tightens product segmentation and may push buyers to higher‑end iPad models for smoother displays.