I ordered the Mini 6 and selling the Mini 5. I am wondering if I also need to upgrade from the v1 Pencil to the v2 Pencil. I know it's compatible but is it necessary? I guess I can't charge my v1 Pencil on the Mini 6 because of the USB-C port but I can find adapter for that. Can I even use the v1 pencil on the Mini 6?
I haven't found any definitive answer on the Mini 6's support of the Pencil 1, but
if the Mini 6 is like every other iPad that supports the Pencil 2 then... no, it doesn't support the Pencil 1.
This is one of the reasons why I will not be upgrading my Mini 5 to the 6. Everything along the way is more expensive. The device itself, the Pencil 2, and smartfolios.
Not only were the Mini 5 accessories cheaper to begin with, but they're now on clearance with the release of the 6. I'm getting original Apple smartcovers for the Mini 5 (new, unopened) for $5-10 each. Not just for a variety of colors, but to have some that have the Pencil sling and some that don't.