Apple has announced the eighth-generation iPad mini, introducing a redesigned chassis featuring an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, next-generation A20 Pro silicon, and certified IP67 liquid resistance. The compact tablet starts at an official Price in India of ₹82,900 for the base Wi-Fi model. Pre-orders open Wednesday, October 28, with retail sales beginning Friday, November 6 across Apple Store Online, Apple retail locations, and authorized Indian partners.
Key Highlights and Upgrades
- 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED: Features 24 percent narrower bezels, 1,200 nits peak HDR brightness, a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and an optional anti-glare nano-texture glass finish.
- A20 Pro 2nm Silicon: Incorporates a 6-core CPU, 7-core ray tracing GPU, and a 32-core Dual Neural Engine powering on-device Apple Intelligence.
- Sealed 5.4 mm IP67 Enclosure: Delivers a thinner profile with certified dust and water protection, housing an Acoustic Display speaker system.
- Pro Connectivity and Landscape Camera: Features a landscape-mounted 12MP Center Stage camera, Apple N1 silicon for Wi-Fi 7, and the C2 modem for 5G eSIM.
Apple iPad mini (2026): Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Display | 8.5-inch (2316×1512) Super Retina XDR OLED, 1,200 nits peak HDR, 326 PPI, P3, True Tone, optional nano-texture |
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro (2nm), 6-core CPU, 7-core ray tracing GPU, up to 32-core Neural Engine |
| Rear Camera | 12MP Wide (f/1.8, 5P lens, 4K60 video, Adaptive True Tone flash) |
| Front Camera | 12MP Center Stage (f/2.0, landscape edge orientation, Retina Flash, 1080p) |
| Battery & Power | 19.3 Wh battery (up to 10 hours Wi-Fi web), USB-C (USB 3 up to 10 Gbps) |
| Operating System | iPadOS 27 with Apple Intelligence, conversational Siri context, Private Cloud Compute |
| Build & Ingress | 5.4 mm thickness, 255g (Wi-Fi) / 263g (Cellular), IP67 dust and water resistance |
| Connectivity | Apple N1 (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread), Apple C2 modem (5G eSIM) |
| Price in India | Starts at ₹82,900 (Wi-Fi) / ₹1,00,900 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
Price in India, Retail Availability, and Accessories
The new iPad mini arrives in Midnight and Starlight finishes across three storage capacities:
- iPad mini (Wi-Fi): ₹82,900 (128GB), ₹94,900 (256GB), and ₹1,18,900 (512GB).
- iPad mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular): ₹1,00,900 (128GB), ₹1,12,900 (256GB), and ₹1,36,900 (512GB).
Accessories include the TechWoven Smart Folio in navy blue and taupe for ₹8,500, the Apple Pencil Pro for ₹11,900 (₹10,900 for students), and the Apple Pencil (USB-C) for ₹7,900. Pre-orders start October 28 in India, with retail sales kicking off November 6 via Apple Store Online and authorized retailers.
PFD Context
Apple’s switch to an OLED display and desktop-grade A20 Pro silicon gives the iPad mini serious power, but the entry pricing remains a steep barrier for Indian buyers. Starting at ₹82,900 for just 128GB of base storage, the price escalates past ₹1,03,000 once you add the Apple Pencil Pro and a first-party Smart Folio, pushing what was once an accessible compact tablet deep into premium territory.
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