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Apple® gives iPad mini® its biggest update ever

$AAPLPress releaseOct 26, 2026, 9:03 AM ETRead the release

Apple unveiled the biggest-ever update to the iPad mini, adding an 8.5-inch OLED display, the 2nm A20 Pro chip, N1 wireless and C2 modem silicon, and IP67 water and dust resistance at 5.4mm thin. The company claims up to 4.5x faster AI performance and 2.7x faster graphics than the prior generation, with iPadOS 27 and Siri AI beta rolling out on the device. Pre-orders open October 28 in 36 countries with availability November 6; pricing starts at $699 Wi-Fi and $849 cellular.

Key figures

Chip
A20 Pro (2-nanometer)
Display size
8.5-inch OLED
Thickness mm
5.4
Starting price usd
699
Ai performance lift
up to 4.5x vs previous generation
Peak brightness nits
1200
Starting price cellular usd
849

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