Apple Unveils iPad Mini with OLED Display in India and Worldwide
Apple has officially introduced the latest iteration of the iPad Mini, now boasting an impressive OLED display.
This marks a significant milestone as it becomes the inaugural model in the Mini Series to incorporate this advanced screen technology.
The device is powered by the state-of-the-art A20 Pro chipset and is rated IP67, ensuring robust protection against water and dust.
According to the tech giant headquartered in Cupertino, this release heralds the most substantial enhancement the compact tablet has undergone to date.
The refreshed iPad Mini is notably slimmer and lighter compared to its predecessors. Additionally, the device operates on iPadOS 27, which features an upgraded Siri and the next generation of Apple Intelligence.
Pricing and Availability
The new iPad Mini with an OLED display is offered in two variants: Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular.
In India, the starting price for the Wi-Fi version with a standard OLED display is set at Rs 82,900, while the cellular model begins at Rs 1,00,900.
Notably, for the Nano-texture display, the Wi-Fi variant starts at Rs 1,06,900; the cellular version is tagged at Rs 1,24,900. The detailed pricing structure is outlined below:
| Storage | Glass Type | Connectivity | Price |
| 128GB | Standard Glass | Wi-Fi | Rs 82,900 |
| 128GB | Standard Glass | Wi-Fi + Cellular | Rs 1,00,900 |
| 256GB | Standard Glass | Wi-Fi | Rs 94,900 |
| 256GB | Standard Glass | Wi-Fi + Cellular | Rs 1,12,900 |
| 256GB | Nano-textured Glass | Wi-Fi | Rs 1,06,900 |
| 256GB | Nano-textured Glass | Wi-Fi + Cellular | Rs 1,24,900 |
| 512GB | Standard Glass | Wi-Fi | Rs 1,18,900 |
| 512GB | Standard Glass | Wi-Fi + Cellular | Rs 1,36,900 |
| 512GB | Nano-textured Glass | Wi-Fi | Rs 1,30,900 |
| 512GB | Nano-textured Glass | Wi-Fi + Cellular | Rs 1,48,900 |
Pre-orders are set to commence on October 28, 2026, through Apple’s official website and the Apple Store app across 36 countries and regions, including the United States.
The device will officially hit the shelves on November 6, 2026, available at physical Apple Stores and authorized resellers.
The iPad Mini with the OLED screen will be available in two elegant color options: Midnight and Starlight.
Specifications
The new iPad Mini features an 8.5-inch OLED display while maintaining the same dimensions as its predecessor, thanks to reduced bezels that are now 24 percent thinner.
It achieves a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, which more than doubles that of the previous model. An optional nano-texture glass finish is available as well.
Measuring a sleek 5.4mm in thickness, it adheres to an IP67 classification for dust and water resistance.
The device is powered by the highly sophisticated 2nm A20 Pro chipset, featuring a maximum of a 6-core CPU, a 7-core GPU, and Neural Accelerators within each GPU core.
Apple touts its “innovative Acoustic Display,” promising an enhanced audio experience during multimedia consumption.
Equipped with a single 12MP rear camera and a 12MP front-facing camera—featuring Center Stage—the camera is positioned at the landscape edge of the device.
This rear camera supports 4K video recording at up to 60 frames per second, enhanced by Smart HDR4 and a new Adaptive True Tone flash, facilitating effective document scanning.
The iPad Mini also integrates Apple’s N1 chip for connectivity, which includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread.
The cellular models are equipped with the C2 modem, reported to be up to 50 percent faster than its predecessor, and support eSIM functionality.
Operating on iPadOS 27, the device features Siri AI in beta; this context-aware assistant is designed to leverage personal contexts and screen content for enhanced user assistance.
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