Apple unveiled the new iPad mini on the 26th local time. The display has been expanded to 8.5 inches and the device uses the A20 Pro chip. In Japan, the Wi-Fi model starts at ¥119,800, preorders begin on the 29th and the product launches on 6 November.
Apple unveiled the new iPad mini, expanding the display to an 8.5-inch OLED panel and adopting the A20 Pro chip. In Japan, the Wi-Fi model starts at ¥119,800 and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model at ¥144,800. Preorders begin on the 29th and the product launches on 6 November.
The device is 5.4mm thick, thinner and lighter than the previous model, and has IP67 water- and dust-resistance. The display bezels are 24% thinner, brightness reaches up to 1,200 nits, and it can be adjusted down to 1 nit for night-time reading.
The front-facing 12MP Center Stage camera has been moved to the longer edge for landscape use. The device is equipped for the first time with the N1 connectivity chip and C2 modem and supports Wi-Fi 7. Wi-Fi + Cellular data speeds are up to 50% faster than those of the previous generation. The device runs iPadOS 27 and supports extended display on external monitors.
The new Midnight and Starlight colours, 128GB/256GB/512GB storage options, Apple Pencil Pro, the USB-C-compatible Pencil and Smart Folio are all available for preorder at the same time. Education pricing for students and educators starts at ¥118,000, including tax.