2026 Ipad Mini Packs OLED and Speed, but Costs a Premium

WHO:

The Verge - David Pierce reviewed the 2026 iPad mini.

Wired - Reviewed Apple’s iPad Mini (2026).

TechRadar - The reviewer tested Apple’s latest iPad mini.

WHAT:

The Verge - The 2026 iPad mini has an OLED display, is waterproof and dustproof, and uses an A20 Pro chip described as fast.

The Verge - The review says the iPad mini is expensive, lacks a 120Hz display, and still lacks Face ID.

Wired - The review says the iPad Mini’s new features make it a better tablet, but its higher price detracts from its appeal.

TechRadar - The reviewer says the OLED upgrade makes a “world of difference.”

WHY:

The Verge - The iPad mini can feel like “a trap”; the article says it is, for some people, the perfect iPad.

HOW:

TechRadar - The reviewer tested Apple’s latest iPad mini for a week.

(UPDATED November 3, 2026 16:06 UTC)

Apple’s latest iPad mini adds an OLED screen, waterproofing, dust resistance, and a fast chip. Reviewers praise the screen upgrade but say the tablet’s higher price diminishes its appeal. It still lacks Face ID and a 120-hertz display, though some find it perfect.