Display and design
Apple listed the refreshed iPad mini on its website. The device now uses a Super Retina XDR OLED display; the 8.5-inch panel offers 1,200 nits of peak brightness and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The body is 14% thinner and 13% lighter than the previous model, with bezels reduced by 24%. A nano-texture glass option is available to cut reflections.
Performance and AI
At its core is the A20 Pro chip. According to Apple, CPU performance rises by up to 60% and graphics performance by up to 2.7x. The 512 GB model stands out for on-device AI apps with a dual Neural Engine totaling 32 cores. The tablet ships with iPadOS 27 and supports Apple Intelligence and English-language Siri AI features. Siri AI will arrive as a beta with iPadOS 27.2, and Turkish is not among the supported languages.
Connectivity, camera and audio
Apple's N1 chip brings Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread support. The C2 modem in cellular models promises up to 50% faster mobile data speeds than the previous generation. The 12-megapixel Center Stage front camera has moved to the landscape edge, while a 12-megapixel rear camera can shoot 4K video. Apple Pencil Pro support continues. The IP67-rated device is 5.4 mm thick.
Pricing and availability
In the US, the 128 GB Wi-Fi model starts at $699 and the cellular model at $849. In Turkey, the Wi-Fi model starts at 48,999 TL and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model at 59,499 TL. Available in midnight and starlight, the device opens for pre-order on October 28 and goes on sale November 6.
