Apple unveils OLED iPad mini 2026 with A20 Pro, pre-orders Oct 29
The 8.5-inch tablet adds IP67-equivalent water and dust resistance and starts at 119,800 yen for the Wi-Fi 128GB model.
Apple announced the iPad mini 2026 model, the first iPad mini with an OLED display, according to 4gamer.net. Pre-orders open on October 29.
The screen measures 8.5 inches, 0.2 inches larger than the previous generation. The body measures 132.6 x 195.3 x 5.4 mm and weighs about 255 g for the Wi-Fi model and about 263 g for the Wi-Fi + Cellular version. Apple says it is the first iPad mini with IP67-equivalent water and dust resistance.
The tablet runs on the A20 Pro SoC, the same chip used in the iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Duo. The 128GB and 256GB models use a 5-core CPU version of the chip, while the 512GB model uses a 6-core CPU version. It supports Apple Intelligence and Apple Pencil.
Apple also offers a paid Nano-texture display option that reduces reflections. The device comes in Midnight and Starlight.
Pricing is 119,800 yen for the Wi-Fi 128GB model and 196,800 yen for the Wi-Fi + Cellular 512GB model, tax included.
Previous generation
The previous iPad mini generation launched in 2024.
Quick answers
When can I pre-order the iPad mini 2026?
Pre-orders start on October 29, according to the announcement.
How much does the iPad mini 2026 cost?
The Wi-Fi 128GB model is priced at 119,800 yen and the Wi-Fi + Cellular 512GB model at 196,800 yen, tax included.
Which chip does the iPad mini 2026 use?
It uses the A20 Pro SoC, the same chip as the iPhone 18 Pro series and iPhone Duo.