Apple Unveils New iPad Mini Ahead of October 28 Event

Apple has unveiled its new iPad mini, bringing an OLED display to its compact tablet lineup for the first time. Announced on October 26, 2026, the tablet features an 8.5-inch screen, an A20 Pro chip, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and IP67-rated water and dust resistance.

The new iPad mini retains its compact design while introducing upgrades to display quality, performance and connectivity. It runs iPadOS 27 and supports Apple Intelligence features, including the next generation of Siri AI.

Key Highlights

• 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display

• A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process

• Up to 4.5x faster AI performance, according to Apple

• IP67 water and dust resistance

• Wi-Fi 7 and 5G connectivity options

• Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) support

Key Specification 

Apple iPad Mini Price in India and Availability

The new Apple iPad mini starts at ₹82,900 in India for the 128GB Wi-Fi model. Pre-orders begin on October 28, 2026, while sales and deliveries are scheduled to start on November 6.

The nano-texture display option is available on select 256GB and 512GB configurations at an additional cost of ₹12,000.