The 2026 iPad Mini is a terrific tiny tablet — for a big price
The iPad Mini sometimes feels like a trap. It is, in some ways and for some people, the perfect iPad: meaningfully larger than my phone's screen but still small and light enough to use for reading in bed or gaming on the subway. As most of the rest of the iPad line has tilted ever […]
The 2026 iPad Mini is an improved tablet, albeit at a premium price. Apple has made several upgrades to the device, including a larger and better display, a smaller and lighter design, a more powerful processor, increased durability, and a more advanced waterproof rating. However, these improvements come at a significant cost, with the starting price for the device at $699, making it the most expensive Mini ever.
For those who are iPad Mini enthusiasts and can afford the price, the 2026 model offers a substantial improvement over its predecessor.
Written by urgent.news from The Verge's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
