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Apple refreshes iPad mini with 8.5-inch OLED screen and A20 Pro

Apple on Monday unveiled a redesigned iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display and A20 Pro chip, starting at $699, with preorders Oct. 28 and availability Nov. 6, The Verge and Engadget reported.

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Apple on Monday announced a redesigned iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display and an A20 Pro processor, starting at $699 for Wi-Fi, The Verge and Engadget reported1,2.

The screen is slightly larger than the previous 8.3-inch LCD, and Apple said it offers twice the peak brightness of that panel, Engadget reported2. Techmeme's summary of Apple's announcement said bezels are 24% thinner and that a nano-texture finish is optional3. Engadget also reported customers can spec a nano-texture coating2.

The Verge said a 12-megapixel front camera now sits on the long edge for landscape video calls1. The Verge said the A20 Pro chip enables some of Apple's newer Siri features, including tweaks to the assistant's voice expressiveness and pace1. Engadget said the A20 Pro debuted with the iPhone 18 Pro earlier this year2.

Techmeme said pricing starts at $699-plus, with availability Nov. 63. The announcement came days before Apple's scheduled Pro event, The Verge and Engadget reported1,2.

Sources

  1. The VergeApple updates the iPad Mini with a larger OLED display
  2. EngadgetApple updates the iPad mini with an A20 processor and OLED display
  3. TechmemeApple unveils a redesigned iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro, 24% thinner bezels, and an optional nano-texture finish, for $699+ on November 6 (Apple)

Read the original at The Verge ↗

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4 sources

First reported by The VergeThe Verge

The VergeThe VergeFirst

Apple updates the iPad Mini with a larger OLED display

Larger OLED screen, A20 Pro and Siri voice controls, camera on the long edge, and timing before the Pro event.

The Verge reported Apple announced an 8.5-inch OLED iPad Mini starting at $699, days before a Wednesday event.

Leaves out Nano-texture coating, 24% thinner bezels, twice the peak brightness, and Nov. 6 availability reported by Engadget and Techmeme.

Read the original

Where they agree

  • Apple announced a new iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display and A20 Pro chip.
  • Wi-Fi pricing starts at $699.
  • Availability is Nov. 6.

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The VergeThe Verge

Apple updates the iPad Mini with a larger OLED display

Larger OLED screen, A20 Pro and Siri voice controls, camera on the long edge, and timing before the Pro event.

The Verge reported Apple announced an 8.5-inch OLED iPad Mini starting at $699, days before a Wednesday event.

Leaves out Nano-texture coating, 24% thinner bezels, twice the peak brightness, and Nov. 6 availability reported by Engadget and Techmeme.

Larger OLED screen, A20 Pro and Siri voice controls, camera on the long edge, and timing before the Pro event.

What it reports

  • It starts at $699 for the Wi-Fi-only model.
  • It uses an A20 Pro chip that The Verge said enables some of Apple's newer Siri features, including tweaks to the assistant's voice.
  • A 12MP front camera is now on the long edge for landscape video calls.
  • The announcement came days before Apple's Wednesday event.

Leaves out Nano-texture coating, 24% thinner bezels, twice the peak brightness, and Nov. 6 availability reported by Engadget and Techmeme.

Read the original at The Verge Read the full article at The Verge
EngadgetEngadget

Apple updates the iPad mini with an A20 processor and OLED display

A20 Pro (also used in iPhone 18 Pro) and optional nano-texture coating.

Engadget reported the 2026 iPad mini has an 8.5-inch OLED panel, optional nano-texture, and an A20 Pro chip, starting at $699.

Leaves out Camera placement, Siri voice controls, and Nov. 6 availability reported by The Verge and Techmeme.

A20 Pro (also used in iPhone 18 Pro) and optional nano-texture coating.

What it reports

  • Apple announced the 2026 iPad mini on Monday, ahead of its Pro and Tell event.
  • The 8.5-inch OLED is slightly larger than the previous 8.3-inch display.
  • Apple said the panel has twice the peak brightness of the LCD it replaces.
  • Customers can spec a nano-texture coating.
  • The A20 Pro debuted with the iPhone 18 Pro earlier this year.

Leaves out Camera placement, Siri voice controls, and Nov. 6 availability reported by The Verge and Techmeme.

Read the original at Engadget Read the full article at Engadget
TechmemeTechmeme

Apple unveils a redesigned iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro, 24% thinner bezels, and an optional nano-texture finish, for $699+ on November 6 (Apple)

Apple's own announcement and the 24% thinner bezels figure.

Techmeme summarized Apple's announcement: redesigned iPad mini, 8.5-inch OLED, A20 Pro, 24% thinner bezels, optional nano-texture, $699+ on Nov. 6.

Leaves out Cellular pricing, IP67, camera placement, and color names.

Apple's own announcement and the 24% thinner bezels figure.

What it reports

  • The device uses A20 Pro and 24% thinner bezels.
  • Pricing starts at $699-plus, with availability Nov. 6.

Leaves out Cellular pricing, IP67, camera placement, and color names.

Read the original at Techmeme Read the full article at Techmeme