Kuo: 2022 11-Inch iPad Pro to Feature Mini-LED Display, Not Just 12.9-Inch Model

[MacRumors]

Rather than a mini-LED display being limited to just the high-end 12.9-inch iPad Pro, Apple plans to make the new display technology also available on the smaller 11-inch iPad Pro next year, according to well respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

In an investor note obtained by MacRumors today, Kuo said that alongside a new MacBook Air equipped with a mini-LED display next year, Apple is also planning to bring the display technology to both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Apple first debuted a mini-LED display this past April in the high-end 12.9-inch iPad Pro, but the updated 11-inch iPad Pro did not receive the new display technology.

Despite both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros being just recently updated, we already know some information about what Apple has planned for next year. Bloomberg has reported that Apple is testing using a glass back rather than an aluminum enclosure for the next release of the iPad Pro, which could enable wireless charging for the iPad. Additionally, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman also reports that Apple is exploring the possibility of iPads with displays larger than 12.9-inches, but those shouldn't be expected anytime soon.

Article Link: Kuo: 2022 11-Inch iPad Pro to Feature Mini-LED Display, Not Just 12.9-Inch Model

 

[TheIceBreakeR]

This surprises absolutely no one.

 

[Caliber26]

Exclusive feature reserved for the larger pro variant trickles its way down to smaller model.

Even Stevie Wonder saw this one coming.

 

[Currry]

Huh. I kinda wondered if 11” would be phased out. Looks like it will be around for a good while. Thats good.

 

[Yokon54]

I want the mini LED, but I think the 12.9 is too big for my use. I wish it were already in the 11.

 

[stukdog]

I’ve been on the fence on whether to get the M1 iPad Pro. Between this news and little reason given at WWDC, I’m happy to wait another year. Thanks Kuo!

 

[bobcomer]

I would have purchased a new iPad Pro 11" if it were here today. The 12.9 is bigger than I want.

 

[anshuvorty]

I am surprised that the mini-LED tech will be coming to the MBA! Ever since the 12.9-inch iPad Pro got Mini-LED, it was obvious the 11.0-inch iPad Pro would also get the new display tech. I think the 11-inch iPad Pro will be the ultimate consumption device, in terms of portability and screen real estate. HDR + Spatial Audio on the 11-inch iPad Pro? Oof....the ultimate portable entertainment machine IMHO...Disney+ and Apple TV+ will be highly engrossing, I think, on this device, once it gets the Mini-LED tech, I think. LED is good, but Mini-LED is better. Can't wait.

My guess? Holiday 2022, it won't be released in Spring 2022.

 

[Realityck]

Rather than a mini-LED display being limited to just the high-end 12.9-inch iPad Pro, Apple plans to make the new display technology also available on the smaller 11-inch iPad Pro next year, according to well respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Not like we didn't all suspect that for all the iPad Pro's.

 

[0924487]

When will Apple release this in 2022? Around April or like October? I think probably October, right?

If they release this when I am about to graduate, I won’t bother.

 

[Shirasaki]

Thankfully apple still sticks to their plan to relegate OLED to lower cost devices (and iPhones) and push miniLED and eventually microLED to more professional devices. OLED is going to be phased out eventually.

 

[Mirachan_007]

Apple should be fix the blooming issue.

 

[Techwatcher]

Thankfully apple still sticks to their plan to relegate OLED to lower cost devices (and iPhones) and push miniLED and eventually microLED to more professional devices. OLED is going to be phased out eventually.

Once microLED becomes cheap enough then yeah OLED is gone.

 

[one more]

When will Apple release this in 2022? Around April or like October? I think probably October, right?

If they release this when I am about to graduate, I won’t bother.

Apple usually update their Pro lines in the spring, so probably at around April 2022, followed up by an OLED iPad Air in October-November?

 

[tobybrut]

I actually prefer the 11" size to the 12.9" size since it's so much lighter and easier to carry around, so this is good news. I love the 12.9" mini-LED display and look forward to downsizing next year.

 

[one more]

Thankfully apple still sticks to their plan to relegate OLED to lower cost devices (and iPhones) and push miniLED and eventually microLED to more professional devices. OLED is going to be phased out eventually.

We are in a screen tech transitional stage right now, with micro-LED about 3-5 years away. If I had to choose between a mini-LED and an OLED screen today, I would gravitate strongly towards OLED, as Mini-LED’s current blooming would probably drive me nuts.

 

[one more]

A mini-LED on the 11” Pro was just a question of time and makes perfect sense, however that glass back panel on an iPad? What for? It will increase the weight of it quite a bit, will overheat the battery (if charged regularly with a wireless charger) and make it more fragile.

 

[dazcox5181]

Great news. I have had the 11” since launch and it’s fantastic, but yesterday got a 12.9 as well. Was cautious as I have the 1st gen 12.9 and it is indeed huge, however the reduction in size for the newer design really does make a huge difference. not even put it in the magic keyboard yet it’s such a good tablet

 

[maxfromdenmark]

I knew it even without Kuo

 

[iSayuSay]

The 11” iPad Pro will always be one step behind the 12.9” in terms of features. It makes perfect sense for next 11” to step up to miniLED. But then again the 12.9” will move up to OLED.

 

[JPack]

The big takeaway from this report is that Apple isn't moving to OLED as some Korean reports have suggested. Those reports made no sense other than Korean news seeding rumours to support LG and Samsung OLED sales for obvious reasons. Kuo here basically confirms mini LED will remain Apple's top tier display tech for the next few years.

 

[1rottenapple]

This surprises absolutely no one.

Right. Same as the iPhone x release. You knew the following year a ”plus” model wilol come

 

[travelsheep]

Once microLED becomes cheap enough then yeah OLED is gone.

It's not like as if Apple's couldn't fit microLED into the premium prices we're paying... "cheap enough" certainly is not a concern to them.

 

[iSayuSay]

Once microLED becomes cheap enough then yeah OLED is gone.

Sure.. but as of today, microLED is a loooooongg stretch. Maybe it will debut in 2 - 3 years. And maybe 5 - 10 years before it's "cheap enough"

 

[Shirasaki]

It's not like as if Apple's couldn't fit microLED into the premium prices we're paying... "cheap enough" certainly is not a concern to them.

Sure, send out the $5000 microLED iPhone and people will buy like crazy, alongside spec bump of course.