Apple launches eighth-generation iPad mini with A20 Pro and OLED
Apple unveiled the eighth-generation iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro chip, IP67 water and dust resistance, and a thinner, lighter design. The 512GB configuration adds a six-core CPU and dual 16-core Neural Engine, while 128GB and 256GB models use reduced CPU and AI configurations; Apple says the 512GB version delivers twice the processing power of the previous generation. U.S. Wi-Fi preorders start at $699, with a Chinese starting price of RMB 5,499.
The update gives Apple’s compact iPad line materially stronger on-device AI capabilities through per-GPU Neural Accelerators and, on the 512GB model, a dual 16-core Neural Engine, while the 60Hz display remains a reported limitation.
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PRESS RELEASE October 26, 2026
Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
Featuring a stunning OLED display in an even thinner and lighter design, a huge leap in performance, faster wireless connectivity, and water and dust resistance
The new iPad mini offers the full iPad experience users can hold in the palm of their hand.
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