Apple Unveils iPad Mini with OLED Display and A20 Pro

Apple announced a new iPad Mini featuring a larger 8.5-inch OLED display and a thinner, lighter form factor measuring 5.4mm thick. The device is powered by the A20 Pro chip, which supports on-device AI models and new Siri AI features.

Hardware upgrades include an Acoustic Display with specialized woofers and tweeters, and a 12MP front-facing camera relocated to the long edge to facilitate landscape video calls. The tablet also carries an IP67 water and dust resistance rating.

The iPad Mini is available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB configurations. The 512GB model includes a 6-core CPU, while lower storage tiers utilize a 5-core CPU. Pricing starts at $699 for the Wi-Fi-only model and $849 for the Wi-Fi and cellular model.

Preorders for the device begin Wednesday, October 28, with general availability starting November 6.