{
  "id": 17973892,
  "title": "Hands-On: The OLED iPad Mini is Almost an iPad Pro Mini",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/hands-on-the-oled-ipad-mini-is-almost-an-ipad-pro-mini",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T14:01:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/03/oled-ipad-mini-hands-on/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The OLED iPad mini was unveiled this past Friday, and MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera had the opportunity to test the device prior to its official release. The thinnest iPad mini to date at 5.4mm, the new model is 0.2mm thicker than the iPhone Duo and 1mm thinner than the iPad mini 7. It weighs 255 grams, making it the lightest iPad Apple has ever produced. The iPad mini shares Touch ID with the iPad Air and iPhone Duo, and it features an OLED display - the second iPad to receive such a display after the iPad Pro. Despite being almost an iPad Pro mini, Apple omitted Pro features such as ProMotion. The OLED iPad mini boasts slimmer bezels and an 8.5-inch display, though its overall size remains similar. The device offers nano-texture to reduce glare, available in midnight and starlight color options. Priced at $699 for 128GB, the iPad mini is $100 more expensive than its A17 Pro counterpart. However, the upgrade comes with a more powerful A20 Pro chip, water resistance, and enhanced audio and camera capabilities. The A20 Pro chip, found in the 512GB model, outperforms the base model, but it may be overkill for most users. With 12GB of RAM, the iPad mini can handle AI tasks and Apple Intelligence features without issue. Battery life remains unchanged, lasting up to 10 hours under video or web browsing. A new USB-C port allows for fast charging (30 minutes to 50% power) and supports 4K display connectivity. The 12-megapixel Center Stage camera and rear 12-megapixel Wide camera can capture video up to 4K. Cellular models feature sub–6GHz 5G connectivity, and the iPad mini is available for pre-order, launching on November 6.",
  "summary": "The OLED iPad mini is launching this Friday, and we were able to test one out ahead of release. MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera has been using the new iPad for about a week at this point, and he shared his initial thoughts over on YouTube. The ‌iPad mini‌ 8 is the biggest update the ‌iPad mini‌ line has gotten…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "The 2026 iPad Mini is a terrific tiny tablet — for a big price",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/the-2026-ipad-mini-is-a-terrific-tiny-tablet-for-a-big-price",
        "published": "2026-11-03T14:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}