★ Apple Announces New A20 Pro iPad Mini
Pros: OLED display, nano-texture option, A20 Pro chip, thinner and lighter. Cons: no Face ID, no ProMotion.
Apple has unveiled the latest addition to its iPad Mini lineup, the A20 Pro model. The device is available in starlight and midnight colors, and comes with storage options of 128, 256, and 512 GB. Prices have been adjusted following Apple's June 25 price hikes, with the 128 GB version now priced at $700, 256 GB at $800, and the 512 GB model at $1000.
For comparison, the A17 Pro model, launched in October 2024-June 2026, had prices of $600, $700, and $900 respectively. The new A20 Pro chip, introduced with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo, offers improved performance over its predecessor. The iPad Mini boasts an OLED display, featuring deeper blacks, brighter whites, and an XDR display, with max SDR brightness of 600 nits and HDR content up to 1200 nits.
Notably, it is the first iPad Mini to feature an XDR display. The device is thinner and lighter than its predecessor, measuring 5.4mm and weighing 255g for Wi-Fi models, a contrast to the 6.3mm and 293g dimensions of the previous model. Additionally, Apple introduces the Acoustic Display, a new feature that includes custom tweeters and woofers beneath the glass and enclosure, providing a rich, personal audio experience.
The device is also IP67 dust and water resistant, marking the best resistance rating among any iPad model.
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