Next iPad Mini to Feature A19 Pro Chip

[cindyohcindy]

I would love to see an iPad mini with Face-ID, 9“ inch Screen and LCD Pro Motion Display.

 

[schneeland]

Yep. iPad Mini Pro with a small size bump, ProMotion display and ideally also an M chip would be really nice.

 

[thejadedmonkey]

I just wish they would fix the dang screen. My Mini 7 has a worse screen than my mini 6 did, and I wish I had never upgraded

 

[hokuspokus]

This is a nice rumor to read. I'm considering combining my iPhone + iPad Mini uses with the foldable iPhone. However, if the foldable has a dealbreaker issue for me or I don't want to pay the foldable premium at the time, I may continue with the iPhone + iPad Mini combo.

 

[keigano]

Because not everyone wants a gimmicky folding phone

let alone pay for it

 

[turbineseaplane]

I just wish they would fix the dang screen. My Mini 7 has a worse screen than my mini 6 did, and I wish I had never upgraded

Wow. Really?

I didn't think a worse screen than the Mini 6 was even possible.

🤮

 

[dalestrauss]

It not costing $2000+ is one reason

You might want to rethink your math - if you get the iPhone Max and an iPad mini, you will for sure be in the $1500-$1700 price range. At that point an iPhone Fold is not much of a stretch, especially on a three year carrier contract, and you can now live the one device life.

And PLEASE no "gimmicky" comments from the back bench folks - if you have not seen what is truly possible, get down to the store and check out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 - with iOS 26 I'd be on top of it in a heartbeat.

 

[subjonas]

Is that supposed to be some sort of counter argument against the idea that FaceID, OLED and 120 Hz aren't premium features to any extend of the imagination? Apple can limit what for every other manufacturer is a basic feature in even their cheapest phones to their premium models all they want, doesn't make it a premium feature, though.

I don't care personally. OP said those aren't premium features, so I was curious to know what specific features OP thought should distinguish Pro from regular iPhones--that simple. What's your opinion on that?

 

[geta]

What’s the point of the iPad Mini anymore when the iPhone Fold is coming out? 😂 unless it came with the M4

For starters iPad Mini will cost between quarter and third price of the rumor iPhone Fold. Also many prefer to use a separate device for couch surfing, reading, light daily tasks and iPad Mini is perfect for this.

 

[thejadedmonkey]

Wow. Really?

I didn't think a worse screen than the Mini 6 was even possible.

🤮

I majorly won the mini 6 screen lottery. It was brighter and had less jelly scroll than my mini 7 does. I'm pretty sure my 6 had better battery life, too. The 7 has been a disappointment all around, compared to my 6.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I majorly won the mini 6 screen lottery. It was brighter and had less jelly scroll than my mini 7 does. I'm pretty sure my 6 had better battery life, too. The 7 has been a disappointment all around, compared to my 6.

It's so frustrating.
I with they'd go all in on an iPad Mini "Pro" or w/e and put a legit beautiful screen on there.

It's all made worse by how infrequently they update the Mini.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Looks like this will be my next iPad purchase.

 

[woolypants]

Last night I was reading my iPhone 16 Pro Max in bed and I thought... You know, an iPad mini would make sense here.

I've had three iPads now (current is an iPad Air 5th generation, with the M1 chip). And I've never, ever found a use for them. I just use my MacBook Pro for everything. The iPad Air is like a spare that sometimes I take on holiday in lieu of a laptop.

But suddenly, I'm starting to think an iPad mini makes sense. Lighter weight, so not as fatiguing to hold when using. More personal, because it's smaller. But also bigger than the iPhone. Nice just for using Apple News, Kindle app, or YouTube videos.

Has anybody made the switch from iPad Air to mini? What was your thinking, and how did it work out?

 

[LyndoW76]

i absolutely love my iPad mini 6, i use it all the time especially when travelling (its great for short haul flights to watch a film/TV show).

perfect size (for not taking up too much space in bags and for holding in one hand).

i love the pencil for taking notes (i think someone earlier mentioned you can use it in meetings without anyone being suspicious you're just on your phone), and i have a wifi only as i like to not be distracted by things that a cellular connection enables!

i have an older logitech keys to go keyboard (which is so slim it takes up so little space) if i am away for longer and think i need to type a lot.

i have a macbook pro for day to day working and that's great but i love the ease of the mini and the portability. i didn't upgrade to a 7 as i only saw an incremental improvement.

if they keep it the same size again and make the screen that much better i'd be on board.