Overview
- Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has reported that Apple’s next iPad mini could start near $799, a rise of about $200 over the current $599 128 GB model; this pricing is unconfirmed and based on reporting and leaks.
- Multiple outlets say the new mini is expected to gain an OLED screen for the first time, a thinner‑bezel chassis, improved speakers, a relocated FaceTime camera, and a much faster A20 Pro chip.
- Reports conflict on two key technical questions: whether the mini’s OLED will match iPad Pro’s higher‑end tandem OLED panel and whether the mini will support 120Hz ProMotion, so display performance remains uncertain.
- If the $799 starting price is accurate, the mini would sit above the 11‑inch iPad Air in Apple’s lineup, raising questions about overlap with higher‑end iPads and when buyers should upgrade or wait for discounts.
- Apple is expected to announce the device at a media event later this month, but until Apple confirms details the timing, specs and pricing should be treated as provisional.