Upcoming iPad Mini Reportedly Set For ₹19,000 Price Hike, Likely To Be First Mini With OLED Screen

Apple's upcoming iPad Mini is reportedly set to undergo a significant price increase, potentially reaching a price of ₹19,000, according to recent reports. The compact tablet is expected to debut in the US at around $799, which is roughly Rs. 76,000. This represents a jump of $200, or about Rs. 19,000, compared to the current base model priced at $599, or Rs. 57,000. The gap between the new and existing models is notably steeper than previous indications.

Analyst Mark Gurman has indicated that Apple could charge up to $100 more for the next mini, a higher increase compared to earlier signals. Apple has been raising prices across its product line this year, with CEO Tim Cook attributing the price hikes to a prolonged DRAM supply shortage that could persist for years. The current iPad Mini was among the products that saw a $100 price increase.

The report covers US pricing and does not specify whether other markets will follow suit. An event scheduled for October 27 is rumored to introduce a touchscreen MacBook Pro, an OLED iPad Mini, and other new products. In India, the iPad Mini (2024) is priced from Rs. 69,900 for 128GB to Rs. 1,05,900 for 512GB models. If the report is accurate, the new iPad Mini will feature an OLED screen, marking the first such model in the iPad Mini lineup, in addition to an A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process, which powers Apple's latest high-end iPhones. Other enhancements may include a repositioned FaceTime camera and an upgraded speaker system.