Next iPad Mini With OLED Display Now Rumored to Feature A20 Pro Chip

[Falhófnir]

Possibly pushed it back from Spring to an October release? If it was set to come out in March or so, then the A19 Pro would have been the best chip available to go into it, while if it's been pushed back until after the next iPhones launch, then the A20 becomes an option, so why not. As it doesn't get updated for a good 2-3 years between releases there's no real incentive to hold the chip back a generation as it ends up being one of the last devices sold on a platform most cycles anyway.

 

[MacFarmer]

Soooo happy to see Apple keeps developing and updating this device!

 

[StoneJack]

Would be nice if can connect to extended display. I mean, it can, but will they let it?

it already can

 

[svish]

Both A19 Pro and the upcoming A20 Pro should be more than enough to power the iPad. OLED display will be great along with better water resistance. Expecting a $200 increase due to the switch to OLED display and maybe even the difference between WiFi and Cellular will increase by $50 to $200 (up from the current $150).

 

[Moukee]

Given that Apple is increasingly positioning it as a pro-ish tablet for people who want a compact form factor, that would be a welcome addition.

Not sure how they positioned it increasingly "pro-ish" in the last 2 generations? It's very similar to the base iPad except the display is laminated and there's support for the Apple Pencil Pro. The A17 Pro in the current model is the oldest A series chip to support Apple Intelligence/8 GB RAM.

 

[geta]

Will it have FaceID?

This is a Pro feature. And Touch ID works perfectly on the iPad Mini!

However, 12GB of RAM would be welcome.

 

[applefella]

I feel like it should have FaceID. Still, I'm probably finally going to get one. I've wanted an iPad Mini for so many years.

 

[dead.cell]

This is a Pro feature. And Touch ID works perfectly on the iPad Mini!

However, 12GB of RAM would be welcome.

Unless it's a Macbook "Pro", then suddenly you're a second-class citizen for this feature.

 

[geta]

Unless it's a Macbook "Pro", then suddenly you're a second-class citizen for this feature.

Personally I'm glad they kept Touch ID in their MBA and MBP line.

 

[macenjoyer98]

if it has promotion im on board

 

[jsavvy]

I’m ready to buy a mini but not willing to buy the one that’s currently available - the tech will be old and a new one is close enough. I wish we had an eta on this new mini.

 

[twocents]

A current iPad Pro reduced to iPad Mini size with the processors mentioned, would nail it [for me....]. In fact Apple would make more money from me doing this as I would also buy a new iPhone and the new iPad mini instead of the Iphone fold. It will be interesting to see how this all unfolds.

I see what you did there haha

 

[sos47]

Instant buy on day 1.
Hoping for some rugged features (IP rating), good battery life and some fresh colors.

 

[1rottenapple]

I do wonder when I will buy another Ipad Mini since these are solid and reliable devices and my current one is still great; its a 2021 model. I do wish the brightness was better and the volume louder. But other than that its my go to device.