Apple reveals updated iPad mini with a bigger OLED screen for $700
Apple claims this is the most significant update ever for the iPad mini line.
Apple has unveiled its latest iteration of the iPad mini, the 8th-gen model, which is priced at $699. This update marks the most substantial change to the compact tablet to date, featuring an OLED screen and the A20 Pro chip, components previously found in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. Despite retaining a similar size to the 2024 version, the new iPad mini boasts a larger display due to a 24% reduction in bezel thickness.
The device is also notably thinner, measuring just 5.4 mm compared to the previous model's thickness. The chassis now carries an IP67 rating, indicating water and dust resistance, a feature absent in the 7th-gen iPad mini. The 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR display, now 8.3 inches, transitions from IPS to OLED technology, offering deeper blacks, higher peak brightness (1,200 nits), and a minimum brightness of 1 nit to prevent discomfort in low-light conditions.
Additionally, an optional nano-textured matte display is available. This new iPad mini's display experience is expected to closely align with Apple's Pro-level devices, providing an enhanced visual experience.
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