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OLED iPad Mini Not Expected Before Q3 2026, Leaker Says

Unconfirmed reports cite A19 Pro power, a vibration speaker for better water resistance, Samsung as panel supplier, plus a potential price increase.

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Overview

  • Weibo leaker Instant Digital now pegs the earliest iPad mini 8 launch for the third or fourth quarter of 2026.
  • The timing aligns with earlier Bloomberg and Korean supply-chain reporting, though Apple has not announced the device.
  • The mini is widely tipped to be the next iPad to adopt OLED after the Pro models, with the iPad Air reportedly following later.
  • Rumored hardware includes Apple’s A19 Pro chip and a new vibration-based speaker system intended to boost water resistance.
  • Display chatter points to a possible ~8.5-inch LTPS OLED to contain costs, with Samsung reportedly supplying panels and pricing potentially rising by up to about $100.