Apple announces OLED iPad mini starting at $699

Apple’s new iPad mini combines an 8.5-inch OLED display with an A20 Pro chip. Preorders open October 28, with availability beginning November 6. Buyers should note that CPU and Neural Engine configurations differ by storage capacity.

• The new iPad mini has an 8.5-inch OLED display, replacing the previous model’s 8.3-inch LCD. Its specifications include 600 nits of full-screen brightness and up to 1,200 nits of peak HDR brightness.· 1 source
• Prices start at $699 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model and $849 for cellular models. Preorders begin October 28, ahead of availability on November 6.· 1 source
• The 128GB and 256GB models have a five-core CPU and a 16-core Neural Engine; the 512GB version has a six-core CPU and dual 16-core Neural Engines. Apple has not provided a direct performance comparison between these configurations.· 1 source
• Other additions include IP67 water and dust resistance, a landscape-oriented 12MP Center Stage camera and fast charging. A nano-texture display finish is optional on the 256GB and 512GB models.· 1 source
• The tablet comes in Midnight and Starlight, reducing the finish selection from four options on the previous generation to two.· 1 source