# Apple Unveils Eighth-Generation iPad Mini

October 26, 2026 at 01:12 PM

> Apple's new iPad mini features an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro chip, and IP67 rating, with pre-orders starting October 28 for $699.

**Apple** has unveiled the eighth-generation **iPad mini**, featuring an 8.5-inch **Super Retina XDR OLED** display with a 2316 x 1512 resolution. The device is powered by the **A20 Pro** chipset and features 24% smaller bezels, a 5.4 mm thickness, and an IP67 durability rating.

The 128GB and 256GB models use a five-core CPU and 16-core Neural Engine, while the 512GB version upgrades to a six-core CPU and a 32-core dual Neural Engine. All models include hardware-accelerated ray tracing, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Starting at $699 for Wi-Fi and $849 for cellular, the tablet comes in midnight or starlight. Pre-orders begin October 28 with a November 6 release. It runs iPadOS 27, supports **Apple Pencil Pro**, and offers 10-hour battery life with 35W fast charging capability.


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