IPad Mini (A20 Pro)

iPad Mini (A20 Pro)
Also known asiPad mini (8th generation)
iPad mini 8
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn
Product family
iPad Mini
TypeTablet computer
Generation8th
ReleasedNovember 6, 2026; 10 days' time (2026-11-06)
AvailabilityNovember 6, 2026; 10 days' time (2026-11-06)
Introductory price
US$699
Original: iPadOS 27.2
Current: iPadOS 27.2, released October 26, 2026 (2026-10-26)
Apple A20 Pro
Memory12 GB
Storage128, 256 or 512 GB
Display8.5 inches (220 mm) 2266×1488 px (326 ppi), 500-nits Max Brightness, Wide-Color Display (P3), True Tone Display, Fully Laminated Display, 1.8% Reflectivity and Apple Pencil Pro support
SoundStereo speakers (landscape)
InputMulti-touch screen, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, dual microphone, Touch ID fingerprint scanner, barometer
CameraFront: 12 MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, burst mode, timer mode, exposure control, face detection, Smart HDR 4, wide-color capture, auto image stabilization, Retina flash, 1080p HD video recording
Rear: 12 MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture, five-element lens, quad-LED True Tone flash, burst mode, timer mode, exposure control, noise reduction, face detection, Hybrid IR filter, Live Photos with stabilization, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, face detection, Smart HDR, panorama, wide-color capture, auto image stabilization, 4K 60fps video recording, video stabilization, slo-mo, time-lapse
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular:
802.11 Wi-Fi 6E dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz) and MIMO

Bluetooth 5.3

Wi-Fi + Cellular:
GPS & GLONASS
GSM
UMTS / HSDPA
850, 1700, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE
Multiple bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71
5G NR
Multiple bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
Dimensions
  • 7.69 in (195 mm) (height)
  • 5.22 in (133 mm) (width)
  • 0.21 in (5.3 mm) (depth)
PredecessoriPad Mini (A17 Pro)
RelatediPad Air (M4)
Websitewww.apple.com/ipad-mini/

The eighth-generation iPad Mini (stylized and marketed as iPad mini (A20 Pro) and colloquially referred to as iPad Mini 8) is a tablet computer in the iPad Mini line, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on October 26, 2026 and it will be released on November 6, 2026. Its predecessor, the seventh-generation iPad Mini, was discontinued on the same day. It is available in two colors: Midnight and Starlight.

The eighth-generation iPad mini features an upgraded processor, an OLED display, water resistance, and a vibration-based speaker system.

History

Development

Reports about the next-generation iPad Mini started emerging around the time of the WWDC 2024 event. There were speculations that the next iPad Mini was to come with an Apple A19 Pro or an A20 Pro chip. Other reports included the inclusion of an OLED display, a vibration-based speaker system, and water resistance.

Early reports of production began to surface in June 2026, with the manufacturing of the OLED displays for the iPad Mini.

In July 2026, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple would launch the OLED iPad Mini in October 2026, and that the iPad Mini was to come with a 60Hz display. In August 2026, Mark Gurman stated that the OLED iPad Mini would go on sale by late-October 2026.

In September 2026, details for the upcoming tablet, through Apple's code, were leaked, suggesting upgrades including an A20 Pro chip, a landscape camera, and a vibration-based speaker system. Aaron Perris reported on alleged product images and the front of the iPad Mini‌.

In October 2026, the rumored OLED iPad Mini's model identifier were accidentally revealed weeks early by Apple, revealing the case's model number "A3632" via regulatory documents, which appears to be a Smart Folio for the iPad mini.

Launch

In October 2026, Bloomberg reported that Apple would launch the OLED iPad mini on October 27, alongside the OLED MacBook Pro, with reports suggests a price increase at around $799 than the previous generation, along with a two-day event to showcase new Apple products in Los Angeles. Mark Gurman reported that Apple was inviting media to the October 28 launch experience, and that the OLED iPad Mini would go on sale by November 6, 2026. The OLED iPad Mini was announcened on October 26, 2026 via a press release.

Specifications

The eighth-generation iPad mini is powered by the A20 Pro chip.

ColorName
Midnight
Starlight

Hardware

Connectivity

Display

Accessories

Release

The iPad mini has a starting price of US$699. Pre-orders for the iPad mini will start on October 28, 2026, followed by the release on November 6, 2026.

Availability by region

Timeline

Timeline of iPad models
iPad Pro (M5)iPad Pro (M4)iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Pro (M5)iPad Pro (M4)iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Air (M4)iPad Air (M3)iPad Air (M2)iPad Air (5th generation)iPad Air (4th generation)iPad Air (3rd generation)iPad Air 2iPad Mini (A20 Pro)iPad Mini (A17 Pro)iPad Mini (6th generation)iPad Mini (5th generation)iPad Mini 4iPad Mini 3iPad Mini 2iPad Mini (1st generation)iPad Air (1st generation)iPad (11th generation)iPad (10th generation)iPad (4th generation)iPad (4th generation)iPad (3rd generation)iPad (9th generation)iPad (8th generation)iPad (7th generation)iPad (6th generation)iPad (5th generation)iPad 2iPad (1st generation)
See also: List of Apple products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.

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