Apple unveils all-new iPad mini: OLED, thinner design, more

Apple has officially unveiled a new iPad mini. The company calls it the “biggest update ever” for the iPad mini, adding an OLED display and a nano-texture option. The new iPad mini is powered by the A20 Pro chip. Here’s everything you need to know. New iPad mini: Everything you need to know Apple says the new iPad mini is even thinner than before, measuring 5.4 mm thick. For comparison, the previous-generation measured 6.3 mm thick. It weighs 255 grams, down from the 297 grams of the previous model. The new design is also IP67 rated for water and dust resistance. The new iPad mini also features an 8.5-inch OLED display, slightly larger than the previous 8.3-inch iPad mini display. Apple says this is due to 24% thinner bezels. The display reaches a peak brightness of 1200 nits. For performance, the new iPad mini is powered by the A20 Pro chip. However, there’s an interesting split between storage tiers. Here are the specs of the A20 Pro chip in the 128GB and 256GB models: 5-core CPU with 2 super cores and 3 efficiency cores 7-core GPU Neural Accelerators Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 16-core Neural Engine And here are the specs of the A20 Pro chip in the 512GB iPad mini configuration: 6-core CPU with 2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores 7-core GPU Neural Accelerators Hardware-accelerated ray tracing Dual 16-core Neural Engine Apple’s press release reads: Apple today unveiled the all-new iPad mini, featuring a stunning OLED display in an even thinner and lighter design, a huge leap in performance with A20 Pro, and water and dust resistance. The larger 8.5-inch OLED display, also available with a nano-texture option, delivers higher contrast and more than 2x higher peak brightness than the previous-generation iPad mini for a brilliant and immersive viewing experience. A20 Pro supercharges AI with Neural Accelerators in each GPU core and Dual 16-core Neural Engine. iPad mini now has a 12MP Center Stage front camera on the landscape edge that’s perfect for video calls, an innovative Acoustic Display for an even better audio experience, faster wireless and cellular connectivity, and fast-charge support. With its incredible set of advanced features, it’s the most capable and versatile iPad mini ever New iPad mini release date and price The new iPad mini will be available for pre-order starting Wednesday, October 28, with the first orders arriving Friday, November 6. Pricing starts at $699 for 128GB of storage. It’s available in midnight and starlight colors. The 256GB and 512GB models are available with a nano-texture glass option as an additional $100 upgrade. My favorite Apple deals right now: Pre-order the new Apple TV 4K and HomeView AirPods Pro 3 $199 (Reg. $249) M5 MacBook Air $1,149 (Reg. $1,299) M6 Mac mini: up to $150 off AirTag 2: from $22.25 each (Reg. $29) AirPods Max 2 $449 (Reg. $549) Follow Chance: Threads, X, and Instagram FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.