- Apple announced the iPad mini OLED globally on 26 October with an 8.5-inch display.
- India pricing and availability remain unannounced until Apple India lists the new tablet.
- Global pre-orders open 28 October at 10:10 AM PT, with deliveries from 6 November.
Apple announced the new iPad mini globally on 26 October 2026. It has an 8.5-inch OLED display, the A20 Pro chip and a thinner, lighter design. The tablet uses a Super Retina XDR display and adds features such as IP67 dust and water resistance, Wi-Fi 7 and a landscape-edge front camera.
Apple has not announced India pricing yet. India pricing and availability will be confirmed when Apple India lists the new iPad mini. Global pre-orders open on 28 October 2026 at 10:10 AM PT (10:40 PM IST), while sales and first deliveries start on 6 November.
iPad mini OLED Display and Design
The new iPad mini has an 8.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display. Apple lists peak brightness of up to 1,200 nits, full-screen brightness of 600 nits and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The screen supports P3 wide colour and True Tone.
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Apple says the bezels are 24% thinner than those on the previous model. Buyers can also choose optional nano-texture glass on the 256GB and 512GB models. In the US, this option costs an additional US$100.
The tablet is 5.4 mm thick and weighs 255 grams. The previous iPad mini measured 6.3 mm and weighed 297 grams. The new model also has IP67 dust and water resistance.
Apple has introduced Acoustic Display audio, with speakers built into the display instead of separate speaker holes.
The rear camera is a 12MP wide camera that records 4K video at up to 60 frames per second. On the landscape edge, the 12MP Center Stage front camera is positioned for video calls when the tablet is held horizontally.
The available colours are Midnight and Starlight. The new model keeps support for Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), giving users two compatible stylus options for writing and drawing.
A20 Pro Chip and Storage Options
The iPad mini OLED is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip. Apple says the CPU is up to 1.6 times faster and the GPU up to 2.7 times faster than in the previous model. Each GPU core includes a Neural Accelerator.
The 128GB and 256GB versions have a five-core CPU, seven-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine. The 512GB model has a six-core CPU, seven-core GPU and dual 16-core Neural Engine. Storage options are 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.
Connectivity, Charging and Software
For wireless connectivity, the iPad mini supports Wi-Fi 7 through Apple’s N1 chip. The cellular model uses Apple’s C2 modem and supports 5G. Apple also lists compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C).
With a compatible power adapter, the tablet can charge up to 50% in around 30 minutes. It runs iPadOS 27 and supports Siri AI features.
iPad mini OLED Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Display | 8.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR; up to 1,200 nits peak brightness; 600 nits full-screen brightness; 2,000,000:1 contrast; P3 wide colour; True Tone; 24% thinner bezels; optional nano-texture glass on 256GB and 512GB models |
| Chip | Apple A20 Pro; Apple claims up to 1.6x faster CPU and 2.7x faster GPU than the previous model; Neural Accelerators in each GPU core. 128GB/256GB: 5-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine. 512GB: 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU, dual 16-core Neural Engine |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Cameras | Rear: 12MP wide camera with 4K video up to 60 fps. Front: 12MP Center Stage camera on the landscape edge |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 with Apple N1 chip; cellular model with Apple C2 modem and 5G |
| Audio | Acoustic Display audio, with speakers built into the display and no speaker holes |
| Design | 5.4 mm thin; 255 g; IP67 dust and water resistance |
| Charging | Up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a compatible adapter |
| Software | iPadOS 27; Siri AI; supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| Colours | Midnight, Starlight |
| Price | India pricing not announced; US prices start at $699 for Wi-Fi and $849 for Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| Launch Date | Global pre-orders open 28 October 2026 at 10:10 AM PT (10:40 PM IST); sales and first deliveries start 6 November 2026 |
iPad mini OLED Price
| Model | US price |
|---|---|
| 128GB Wi-Fi | $699 |
| 256GB Wi-Fi | $799 |
| 512GB Wi-Fi | $999 |
| 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular | $849 |
| 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular | $949 |
Nano-texture glass costs an extra $100 on the 256GB and 512GB models. India prices have not been announced yet and will be confirmed when Apple India lists the tablet.
iPad mini OLED Availability
Global pre-orders open on 28 October 2026 at 10:10 AM PT (10:40 PM IST). Sales and first deliveries begin on 6 November 2026. India pricing and availability will be confirmed when Apple India lists the tablet. Full details are on Apple’s iPad mini page.
How It Compares With the Previous iPad mini
The new model replaces the previous iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip and an 8.3-inch LCD display. The previous model’s Apple India store price was Rs 69,900 for 128GB Wi-Fi. The key changes are the larger OLED screen, A20 Pro chip, thinner body, lower weight and IP67 rating.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Display | New model: 8.5-inch OLED; previous model: 8.3-inch LCD |
| Chip | New model: A20 Pro; previous model: A17 Pro |
| Thickness | New model: 5.4 mm; previous model: 6.3 mm |
| Weight | New model: 255 g; previous model: 297 g |
| India starting price | Previous model: Rs 69,900 for 128GB Wi-Fi, as listed on Apple India |
The OLED iPad mini had been discussed in earlier reports alongside other possible Apple product changes. MobileTelco covered those reports in its article on the OLED iPad mini and touchscreen MacBook Pro rumours.
Conclusion
The new iPad mini OLED brings an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR display, the A20 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 7 and a thinner, lighter design. Apple announced it globally on 26 October 2026. India pricing and availability will be confirmed when Apple India lists it. Global pre-orders open on 28 October at 10:10 AM PT (10:40 PM IST), with sales and first deliveries from 6 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Apple announced India pricing for the new iPad mini OLED?
No. India pricing and availability will be confirmed when Apple India lists the new iPad mini OLED.
When do iPad mini OLED pre-orders open globally?
Global pre-orders open on 28 October 2026 at 10:10 AM PT (10:40 PM IST). Sales and first deliveries start on 6 November 2026.
What display does the new iPad mini use?
It has an 8.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with up to 1,200 nits peak brightness, 600 nits full-screen brightness and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
Which chip powers the new iPad mini?
The new iPad mini uses Apple’s A20 Pro chip. Apple claims up to 1.6 times faster CPU performance and 2.7 times faster GPU performance than the previous model.
Does the new iPad mini support 5G and Apple Pencil?
Yes. The cellular model supports 5G, and the tablet supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C).
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