Apple's Redesigned Ipad Mini Adds OLED, Faster Chip and Higher Price
WHO:
GSMArena.com - Apple SVP of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak described the tablet as “the biggest update ever to iPad mini.”
TechRadar - Apple introduced the new iPad mini.
Mashable - Apple unveiled the 2026 iPad mini model.
WHAT:
GSMArena.com - The new iPad mini’s 8.5-inch OLED display has a 1512×2316 resolution, and its body is 5.4 mm thick.
Ars Technica - Apple described the update as the most significant update ever for the iPad mini line.
MacRumors - Apple raised maximum U.S. trade-in estimates by $20 for the iPad mini, from $320 to $340; by $20 for the standard iPad, from $280 to $300; by $15 for the iPad Air, from $510 to $525; and by $10 for the iPad Pro, from $905 to $915.
MacRumors - Maximum Mac trade-in estimates increased: MacBook Pro from $1,315 to $1,435; MacBook Air from $705 to $795; Mac mini from $620 to $645; Mac Studio from $1,460 to $1,700; iMac from $385 to $440; and Mac Pro from $2,195 to $2,560. The iMac Pro remained at up to $340.
MacRumors - Listed iPhone and Apple Watch trade-in estimates remained unchanged from September. Apple’s trade-in values are maximum estimates; final offers depend on device condition, year, and configuration. Trade-in credit can go toward a qualifying purchase or an Apple Gift Card.
MacRumors - Mac Pro trade-in value increased by $365, the largest Mac increase reported.
TechRadar - The new iPad mini has an OLED screen, an A20 Pro chipset, a new audio system, and IP67 water and dust resistance.
Mashable - The new iPad mini has an 8.5-inch OLED display and costs $699.
TechCrunch - The new iPad mini has an OLED display, a faster A20 Pro chip, and a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor.
Mashable - The 2026 iPad mini has a bigger display and a newer chip than its predecessor, but a higher price.
TechRadar - The new iPad mini has a higher starting price than its predecessor.
WHEN:
GSMArena.com - Apple scheduled an event for Wednesday, October 28.
Mashable - Preorders open on Oct. 28 at 10:10 a.m. PT.
WHY:
Mashable - The stated exception to the reported improvements over the previous model is its higher price.
HOW:
MJ Tsai - The iPad mini’s 8.5-inch OLED display is available with a nano-texture option and offers higher contrast and more than 2x higher peak brightness.
(UPDATED October 27, 2026 01:27 UTC)
Apple has unveiled a redesigned iPad mini, which executives describe as the biggest update in the line’s history. It features an 8.5-inch OLED display with an optional nano-texture finish, a faster A20 Pro chip, a thinner and lighter body, a new audio system, and IP67 water and dust resistance; the starting price is $699, higher than before. Preorders open October 28 at 10:10 a.m. PT.
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(UPDATED October 26, 2026 22:04 UTC)
Apple unveiled its 2026 iPad mini, calling it the biggest update in the lineup’s history. It features an 8.5-inch OLED display, a faster A20 Pro chip, a new audio system, a thinner and lighter design, and IP67 water and dust resistance, with a starting price of $699. Preorders open on Oct.
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(UPDATED October 26, 2026 15:32 UTC)
Apple unveiled a redesigned iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display, a faster A20 Pro chip, and a thinner, lighter build than its predecessor. It also adds a new audio system and IP67 water and dust resistance, with a starting price of $699, higher than the previous model. Preorders open on Oct.