iPad Mini 2024 vs. 2026 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
Technology · First reported 26 Oct, 17:45 · Updated 18:59

Apple announced an eighth-generation iPad mini for 2026, with an OLED display and A20 Pro chip, alongside a higher starting price than the discontinued 2024 model. The guide says many existing owners may not need to upgrade.
- The 2026 model starts at $699 for 128GB Wi-Fi and $849 with cellular; the prior generation is discontinued.
- The new mini has an 8.5-inch OLED display and A20 Pro chip, compared with an 8.3-inch display and A17 Pro chip in the 2024 model.
- Apple claims up to 60% faster multithreaded CPU performance and up to 2.7 times faster graphics performance than the prior model.
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