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Apple Unveils 8.5-Inch OLED iPad Mini From $699

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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Apple announced a new iPad Mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display.
The screen can reach up to 1,200 nits peak brightness.
The 128 GB and 256 GB models use five CPU cores, while the 512 GB model uses six.
The device retains a 60 Hz refresh rate instead of 120 Hz.
It starts at $699, comes in starlight and midnight, and ships November 6.

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Apple announced a new iPad Mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display.
The screen can reach up to 1,200 nits peak brightness.
The 128 GB and 256 GB models use five CPU cores, while the 512 GB model uses six.
The device retains a 60 Hz refresh rate instead of 120 Hz.
It starts at $699, comes in starlight and midnight, and ships November 6.