iPad
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
The new OLED iPad mini, on sale since November 6, from $699.
It's brand new, so it won't be replaced any time soon.
At a glance
Our take
Brand new, with an OLED screen and the same A20 Pro chip as the iPhone 18 Pro. The iPad mini line refreshes only every two years or so, so timing doesn't get better than this.
Research-based: we haven't tested this model ourselves. It's built from Apple's specs, published tests and owner reports.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Brand-new 8.5-inch OLED screen
- A20 Pro chip
- Very portable at 255 g
- Apple Pencil Pro support
What's not
- $699 is a lot for a small tablet
- Cellular models cost $150 more
Readers, pilots, note-takers and anyone who wants a one-hand tablet
You mostly watch video; a bigger iPad is better value
Prices
| Model (Apple, US) | Price |
|---|---|
| 128GB Wi-Fi | $699 |
| 256GB Wi-Fi | $799 |
| 512GB Wi-Fi | $999 |
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. They can change at any time. How we get prices.
Ways to pay less
No cheaper options confirmed yet. We check prices regularly.
Key specs
How it compares
| This pageiPad mini (A20 Pro) | iPad Air (M4) | iPad (A16) | iPad Pro (M5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $699 | $749 | $449 | $1,199 |
| Verdict | Buy now | Okay to buy | Wait if you can | Wait if you can |
| Chip | A20 Pro | M4 | A16 | M5 |
| Display | 8.5-inch OLED | 11- or 13-inch Liquid Retina (LCD) | 11-inch Liquid Retina (LCD) | 11- or 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 10–120Hz |
| Battery | Up to 10 h web/video | Up to 10 h web/video | Up to 10 h web/video | Up to 10 h web/video |
| Storage | 128GB to 512GB | 128GB to 1TB | 128GB to 512GB | 256GB to 2TB |
| Weight | 255 g | 464 g (11-inch) / 616 g (13-inch) | 477 g | 444 g (11-inch) / 579 g (13-inch) |
More comparisons
What's next?
Nothing credible yet
We haven't seen a reliable report of a replacement in the next six months.
How we worked out "Buy now"
Latest news
Launch
OLED iPad mini, M6 iMac and new MacBook Pros go on sale
The A20 Pro iPad mini (from $699), M6 iMac (from $1,499), M6 14-inch MacBook Pro (from $1,999) and touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display (from $2,899) all reached customers on November 6. These are the newest models in their lines, so buyers no longer need to wait for them.
Products
Source: MacRumors
LaunchiPad mini moves to OLED and A20 Pro, from $699Apple called it the iPad mini's biggest update ever: an 8.5-inch OLED screen, A20 Pro chip and Wi-Fi 7, starting at $699 for 128GB. It arrived after a two-year gap, so it is a safe buy for small-tablet fans; the A17 Pro model remains only as refurbished.Launch
iPad mini moves to OLED and A20 Pro, from $699
Apple called it the iPad mini's biggest update ever: an 8.5-inch OLED screen, A20 Pro chip and Wi-Fi 7, starting at $699 for 128GB. It arrived after a two-year gap, so it is a safe buy for small-tablet fans; the A17 Pro model remains only as refurbished.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
Questions people ask
Should I buy the iPad mini (A20 Pro) now?
Buy now. It's brand new, so it won't be replaced any time soon.
How much does the iPad mini (A20 Pro) cost?
Apple sells it from $699 in the US (128GB Wi-Fi: $699, 256GB Wi-Fi: $799, 512GB Wi-Fi: $999).
When will the iPad mini (A20 Pro) be replaced?
We haven't seen a credible report of a replacement in the next six months.
Who is the iPad mini (A20 Pro) best for?
Readers, pilots, note-takers and anyone who wants a one-hand tablet. Skip it if you mostly watch video; a bigger iPad is better value.
Sources
- Apple tech specs (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom announcement (checked Nov 12, 2026)
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