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iPad mini (A20 Pro)

Fully verifiedTabletAvailable for pre-order · 2026-11-06Announced 2026-10-26

Specs verified 2026-10-30 · source

The 2026 iPad mini moves to an 8.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display in the same footprint, adds IP67 water and dust resistance and the A20 Pro chip, and slims to 5.4 mm and 255 g (Wi-Fi model).

Official product page

At a glance

Display8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, nano-texture option on 256GB and 512GB models
ProcessorApple A20 Pro (5-core CPU on 128GB/256GB models, 6-core CPU on 512GB model; 7-core GPU)
Storage128GB
Battery18.9
Cameras12MP, ƒ/1.8
ConnectivityWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO, Apple N1 chip
OSiPadOS 27

Device overview

Display

8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, nano-texture option on 256GB and 512GB models, with 2316 x 1512 at 326 ppi resolution and up to 1200 nits peak brightness.

Processor

Powered by Apple A20 Pro (5-core CPU on 128GB/256GB models, 6-core CPU on 512GB model; 7-core GPU).

Memory & storage

Configured with 128GB of storage.

Camera

Rear camera system includes a 12MP wide camera, with a 12MP front camera.

Battery & connectivity

Equipped with a 18.9 battery, supporting USB-C (20W USB-C Power Adapter included) wired charging.

Design & build

Measures 195.3 x 132.6 x 5.4 mm and weighs 255 g (Wi-Fi); 263 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular), with IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) water resistance.

Specifications

Design & Build
Water resistanceIP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes)
Weight255 g (Wi-Fi); 263 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
ColorsMidnight, Starlight
Dimensions195.3 x 132.6 x 5.4 mm
Stylus supportApple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), with hover
Display
Resolution2316 x 1512 at 326 ppi
Peak brightness1200 nits
Display8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, nano-texture option on 256GB and 512GB models
HDR supportYes (XDR: 600 nits full screen, 1200 nits peak for HDR content)
Performance
Chipset model nameA20 Pro
ChipsetApple A20 Pro (5-core CPU on 128GB/256GB models, 6-core CPU on 512GB model; 7-core GPU)
Battery & Charging
Wired chargingUSB-C (20W USB-C Power Adapter included)
Battery capacity (Wh)18.9
Rear camera
Wide12MP, ƒ/1.8
Front camera
Landscape Center Stage12MP, ƒ/2
Camera
Video recordingRear: 4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; front: 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps
Connectivity
SIMeSIM (Wi-Fi + Cellular models; no physical SIM)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO, Apple N1 chip
BluetoothBluetooth 6
Cellular technology5G (sub-6 GHz) and Gigabit LTE on Wi-Fi + Cellular models; Apple C2 modem
PositioningGPS/GNSS on Wi-Fi + Cellular models; digital compass
USBUSB-C, USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s), DisplayPort
Software
Operating system at launchiPadOS 27
Security & Sensors
Biometric authenticationTouch ID (top button)

Configurations & variants

128GB storageDefault
256GB storage
512GB storage

Sources & verification

This device is fully verified: every required fact is confirmed from a Tier 1 (manufacturer/official) source.

  • AppleManufacturer newsroom
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  • Apple Inc.Manufacturer specifications
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Tier 1 sources are the manufacturer's own product pages, technical specification sheets, or support documentation. Tier 2 sources are reputable independent technical references, used only for facts that couldn't be confirmed from official documentation. Last verified 2026-10-30.