Apple iPad Mini (2026) Brings OLED Display, A20 Pro Chip, and IP67 Water Resistance

Apple has unveiled a redesigned iPad mini featuring an 8.5-inch OLED display, a 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip, and IP67 water and dust resistance, starting at 19,990 CZK. The release represents the largest generational overhaul for the compact tablet lineup, packing a larger screen into a footprint kept compact by 24 percent thinner bezels.

Apple iPad Mini Pricing and Storage Configurations

The base 128GB Wi-Fi model starts at 19,990 CZK, while the Wi-Fi and Cellular version costs 24,490 CZK. Storage options scale up to 512GB, and buyers can also select an optional nanotexture display glass designed to reduce glare.

• 128GB Wi-Fi: 19,990 CZK
• 128 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: 24,490 CZK
• 256GB Wi-Fi: 22,990 CZK
• 256 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: 27,490 CZK
• 256 GB Wi-Fi with Nanotexture Glass: 25,990 CZK
• 256 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular with Nanotexture Glass: 30,490 CZK
• 512GB Wi-Fi: 28,990 CZK
• 512 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: 33,490 CZK
• 512 GB Wi-Fi with Nanotexture Glass: 31,990 CZK
• 512 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular with Nanotexture Glass: 36,490 CZK

OLED Screen and Acoustic Display Architecture

The switch to an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel brings individual pixel control, delivering deeper blacks and a peak brightness of 1,200 nit for HDR content, alongside a floor of 1 nit for dark-room reading. The tablet omits ProMotion technology, keeping the refresh rate at 60 Hz. Apple integrated an Acoustic Display system, which links bass drivers directly to the screen panel while hiding tweeters between the glass and aluminum chassis to improve audio clarity and volume.

Performance and Hardware Specifications

Under the hood, the device runs on an Apple A20 Pro processor built on a 2-nanometer node. The chip delivers up to a 60 percent increase in multi-core processing performance and up to 2.7 times the graphical output of the previous generation. Higher storage tiers feature a dual 16-core Neural Engine to accelerate generative AI workloads. Connectivity is anchored by the Apple N1 chip supporting Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread, while cellular configurations rely on an Apple C2 modem that connects exclusively via eSIM.

Pre-Orders and Market Release Dates

Apple opens pre-orders for the new iPad mini on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with official retail availability set for Friday, November 6, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the new iPad mini include a physical SIM card slot?

No, cellular configurations of the tablet support eSIM only, omitting the traditional physical nanoSIM slot.

What are the dimensions and weight of the redesigned tablet?

The device measures 195.3 × 132.6 × 5.4 millimeters and weighs 255 grams for Wi-Fi models or 263 grams for cellular versions.

What charging accessory is required for fast power delivery?

To charge the device’s 18.9Wh battery to 50 percent in roughly 30 minutes, users need a power adapter with an output of 35W or higher.

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