iPad · Apple Silicon · 2026
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
Apple calls it the biggest iPad mini update ever: a larger 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with an optional nano-texture finish, the 2-nanometer A20 Pro, a 5.4 mm body rated IP67, Wi-Fi 7 via the N1 chip, and a landscape 12MP Center Stage front camera. It comes in midnight and starlight from $699, or $849 with cellular.
First iPad mini with an OLED display and IP67 water and dust resistance, and the first to get Apple’s N1 wireless and C2 cellular chips.
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iPad mini (A20 Pro): key facts
When was the iPad mini (A20 Pro) released?
The iPad mini (A20 Pro) arrived on November 6, 2026.
How much did the iPad mini (A20 Pro) cost?
The iPad mini (A20 Pro) launched at $699 in 2026, about $706 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A20 Pro, 128 GB storage, 8.5" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2316×1512 (326 ppi), 1200 nits peak display, USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s, DisplayPort).
Why does the iPad mini (A20 Pro) matter?
First iPad mini with an OLED display and IP67 water and dust resistance, and the first to get Apple’s N1 wireless and C2 cellular chips.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A20 Pro |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 8.5" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2316×1512 (326 ppi), 1200 nits peak |
| GPU | Apple 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s, DisplayPort) |
| Weight | 255 g |
| Dimensions | 195.3×132.6×5.4 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS |
| Released | November 6, 2026 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $699 |
How the iPad mini (A20 Pro) compares to today
This held about 32,800 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $699 in 2026, about $706 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple iPad mini announcement, Apple iPad mini technical specifications, Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker.
Did you know?
The 128 GB and 256 GB models use a 5-core A20 Pro; only the 512 GB model gets all six CPU cores.
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Last updated: 2026-10-27