Apple Unveils New iPad Mini With OLED Screen, A20 Pro Chip
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Apple launched its new iPad mini on October 26, 2026, featuring an OLED screen and the A20 Pro chip, starting at $699. Pre-orders begin October 28, with devices shipping November 6. The tablet boasts a larger display, faster performance, and IP67 water resistance. It runs iPadOS 27 with Apple Intelligence, though the AI Siri is in beta and lacks Arabic and Hebrew support.
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- Apple's new iPad mini features an OLED Super Retina XDR display and A20 Pro chip, starting at $699.
- Pre-orders for the iPad mini begin October 28, with devices available November 6.
- The device has a slightly larger 8.5-inch screen with reduced bezels and a peak brightness of 1200 nits.
- Performance is significantly boosted by the 2nm A20 Pro chip, with claims of up to 60% faster multi-tasking.
- The new iPad mini is IP67 water and dust resistant and supports Wi-Fi 7 and faster cellular speeds.
- AI-powered Siri is in beta and currently does not support Arabic or Hebrew.
Apple announced its new iPad mini on Monday, October 26, 2026, featuring an OLED Super Retina XDR display and the A20 Pro chip. The Wi-Fi version starts at $699, with the Wi-Fi plus cellular model priced from $849. Pre-orders begin Wednesday, October 28, with devices arriving to customers and stores on Friday, November 6. The new iPad mini will be available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities, in new Midnight and Starlight colors. Apple stated the device will be sold in 36 countries and regions, including the United States. The article notes that no price in shekels or arrival date for Israel was provided.
The 8.5-inch screen is slightly larger than the previous generation within the same chassis due to a 24% reduction in bezel size. The OLED display boasts a peak brightness of 1200 nits, more than double the previous generation, offering deeper dark colors and improved visibility in bright light. An optional "nano-texture" layer is available to reduce glare, beneficial for outdoor use. The device measures a mere 5.4mm thick.
Powered by the 2nm A20 Pro chip, Apple claims a 60% increase in multi-tasking performance, up to 4.5 times faster AI performance, and 2.7 times faster graphics compared to the previous generation. These figures are company-provided and not yet independently verified. For the first time, the iPad mini achieves an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with cellular models featuring a modem that promises up to 50% faster speeds and eSIM support.
The front-facing 12MP camera includes Center Stage on the horizontal edge, suitable for video calls. The device runs on iPadOS 27 with Apple Intelligence features. However, the new AI-powered Siri is still in beta and currently supports only English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish, excluding Arabic and Hebrew.
While positioned as a compact tablet for reading, drawing, and calls, its relatively high price point was noted. Apple did not disclose the memory size or battery capacity in its announcement, nor the prices for the 256GB and 512GB models on the reviewed page. Full pricing for all capacities is expected after pre-orders open.
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