Next iPad Mini to come with iPhone 17 A19 Pro chip, tipped for 2026 launch
Now the processor isn't the only big upgrade rumoured for the next-gen iPad mini. Reports have long hinted at Apple working on an OLED iPad mini, offering deeper blacks, improved contrast, and superior colour accuracy compared to the current LED panel.There's no confirmation yet on the release date for the A19 Pro-powered iPad mini or the OLED model. According to rumours, Apple could target a spring 2026 launch for the OLED version, but other sources claim the switch might not happen until 2027. Until then, the iPad mini is likely to retain its Liquid Retina LCD.Now this leaves us with two possibilities: the 2026 iPad mini could launch with the A19 Pro chip and keep the LCD until the OLED refresh the following year, or Apple could bring both major upgrades together in one release. What Apple actually brings to the table, only time will tell.Meanwhile, the leaked code also reportedly points to Apple's work on an updated entry-level iPad (codenamed J581/J582) powered by the upcoming A18 chip, which could arrive as early as next spring.Apple last refreshed the iPad mini in 2024. The current model features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and runs on the A17 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine. It supports both the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C). As for the camera hardware the iPad Mini includes a 12-megapixel Wide rear camera with Smart HDR 4 and 4K video recording, as well as a 12-megapixel front camera with Center Stage.- Ends
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