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iPad mini: OLED, Faster Chip, Higher Price
4 Nov
Summary
- New iPad mini features an OLED display, making it brighter and thinner.
- Powered by the A20 Pro chip, it offers significant graphics and AI performance gains.
- Price has increased by $200, starting at $699 for the 128GB model.
The new iPad mini arrives with significant upgrades, headlined by its new OLED display, which enhances brightness and reduces thickness.
This compact tablet is now powered by the 5nm A20 Pro SoC, offering up to 4.5 times faster AI performance and improved graphics compared to its predecessor.
Connectivity sees an upgrade with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, alongside Apple's C2 cellular modem for faster data speeds.
Despite these advancements, the iPad mini retains a 60Hz refresh rate, a point of contention for some users, though Apple highlights the OLED's response time.
The device also gains IP67 water resistance and a redesigned Acoustic Display system for enhanced audio.
However, these enhancements come at a higher cost, with the starting price now $699, a $200 increase, and color choices have been narrowed to Midnight and Starlight.
