Summary: Apple finally refreshed its compact tablet, by announcing the new OLED iPad Mini globally today. It features an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, the A20 Pro chip, and up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness. The OLED iPad mini price in India starts at Rs 82,900 for the base 128 GB Wi-Fi model. Pre-orders begin October 28, 2026.
Apple has launched its next iPad Mini in India, switching to an OLED display for the first time on this lineup. The new tablet is also powered by the latest A20 Pro chip and brings a notable jump in peak brightness over its predecessor. Let’s take a look at the Apple iPad Mini specifications, pricing and availability in India.
Apple iPad Mini Key Specifications
The standout upgrade is the 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, Apple’s first OLED panel on an iPad Mini. It has a resolution of 2316 x 1512 pixels (326 PPI) and runs at 60 Hz refresh rate. The peak brightness now goes up to 1,200 nits, double the previous model. Users can also opt for a nano-texture finish on the 256 GB and 512 GB variants.
It is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip, built on a 2 nm process. The same one seen on the new iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo. Apple claims up to 60% faster multi-threaded CPU performance, up to 2.7x faster graphics, and up to 4.5x faster AI performance over the last gen iPad mini. The 512 GB variant also gets a dual 16-core Neural Engine for extra AI headroom.
For camera, there is a 12 MP Center Stage front and a 12 MP rear camera that supports 4K video at 60 fps. Audio comes from an Acoustic Display system with speakers built into the display assembly, along with Touch ID for biometric security.
The tablet is rated for up to 10 hours of web browsing, video or music playback on Wi-Fi. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread through Apple’s own N1 chip, while cellular models add the Apple C2 modem with eSIM support.
The OLED iPad mini runs iPadOS 27 with Apple Intelligence and the new Siri AI, and supports both the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C). The iPad Mini measures 5.4 mm thick, weighing 255 grams for the Wi-Fi and 263 grams for the cellular version. It also carries an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2316 x 1512, 60 Hz, 1,200 nits peak |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
| Cameras | 12 MP (rear), 12 MP Center Stage (front) |
| Battery | 19.3 Wh, up to 10 hours (Wi-Fi) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Starting Price | Rs 82,900 |
Apple iPad Mini Pricing and Availability
The base 128 GB Wi-Fi model costs Rs 82,900 in India, Rs 13,000 more than the previous generation’s starting price of Rs 69,900. The increase in price reportedly tied to the ongoing memory chip shortage. The new iPad Mini comes in Midnight and Starlight. Here is a breakdown of Apple iPad Mini price in India.
| Variant | Standard Glass | Nano-texture Glass |
|---|---|---|
| 128 GB Wi-Fi | Rs 82,900 | Not available |
| 128 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular | Rs 1,00,900 | Not available |
| 256 GB Wi-Fi | Rs 94,900 | Rs 1,06,900 |
| 256 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular | Rs 1,12,900 | Rs 1,24,900 |
| 512 GB Wi-Fi | Rs 1,18,900 | Rs 1,30,900 |
| 512 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular | Rs 1,36,900 | Rs 1,48,900 |
Apple is also selling accessories alongside the tablet. The Smart Folio costs Rs 8,500 and comes in navy blue and taupe, the Apple Pencil Pro is priced at Rs 11,900, and the Apple Pencil (USB-C) costs Rs 7,900. Pre-orders for the Apple iPad Mini open on October 28 at 10:40 PM IST through Apple’s online store, with general sale starting November 6, 2026.
