New iPad mini brings major upgrades at a higher price
Technology · First reported 3 Nov, 14:00 · Updated 14:19
Reviews describe the new iPad mini as a substantial hardware update, highlighting its OLED display, A20 Pro chip and slimmer design. Both also question whether its $699 starting price will make it worthwhile for many buyers.
- The iPad mini starts at $699 for 128GB, $100 above the prior model’s price after a price increase and $200 above its launch price two years earlier.
- The update adds an 8.5-inch OLED display and A20 Pro chip; the device is 5.4mm thick and weighs 0.56 pounds.
- Both reviews praise the display, design and performance, while raising concerns about the price and the device’s audience.
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- Starting price
- $699 for 128GB.
- Display
- 8.5-inch OLED; HDR peak brightness of 1,200 nits.
- Chip
- A20 Pro.
- Thickness and weight
- 5.4mm thick and 0.56 pounds, according to Engadget.
- Display refresh rate
- 60Hz, according to Engadget.
- Optional nano-texture model
- Engadget says the 256GB model with nano-texture starts at $899.
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