The 2026 iPad mini includes an 8.5-inch OLED display with 1,200-nit peak brightness and 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, according to Apple. It also features an Acoustic Display system with embedded woofers and tweeters for improved audio quality.
The device uses Apple's A20 Pro chip with up to 60% faster CPU performance and up to 4.5× faster AI processing compared to the previous model. It also offers 12-megapixel Center Stage camera and IP67 water/dust resistance.