Apple's iPad Mini 8: Efficiency Beats Capacity

The 2026 8th-generation iPad mini features a 4,900 mAh battery capacity, a reduction from the 5,034 mAh found in the previous model. This change was disclosed due to European Union regulations requiring public battery capacity data. Despite the decrease, Apple confirms that the actual battery life remains unchanged, offering 10 hours of web surfing or video playback on Wi-Fi, and 9 hours on cellular.

This consistent battery performance, coupled with a smaller battery capacity, allows the new iPad mini to be slightly thinner and lighter than its predecessor. The device also boasts an OLED screen and the A20 Pro processor. Preorders opened recently, with prices starting at $699 / £699 / AU$1,099 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model in Midnight and Starlight colors.