Here’s where you can preorder the new OLED-equipped iPad Mini
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Apple has opened preorders for its eighth-generation iPad Mini, the first model in the range to use an OLED display. The tablet goes on sale on 6 November, with prices starting at $699, and brings a larger screen alongside performance, sound and connectivity upgrades.
The new Mini has an 8.5-inch display and Apple’s A20 Pro chip, plus an Acoustic Display, IP67 water resistance and a 12-megapixel front camera positioned for landscape video calls. Wi-Fi models with 128GB start at $699; cellular versions start at $849, while the 512GB model costs up to $999 for Wi-Fi or $1,149 with cellular. Preorders are available from Apple and several retailers, and Best Buy is offering a $50 e-gift card.
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In short
- The OLED iPad Mini is available to preorder ahead of its 6 November release.
- Prices start at $699 for Wi-Fi and $849 for cellular.
- It adds an 8.5-inch display, A20 Pro chip and Wi-Fi 7.
How this story developed
- 55 minutes ago Apple has opened preorders for its eighth-generation iPad Mini, the first model in the range to use an OLED display. The tablet goes on sale on 6 November, with prices starting at $699, and brings a larger screen alongside performance, sound and connectivity upgrades.
Full account
Apple’s eighth-generation iPad Mini is available to preorder ahead of its 6 November release. The new model starts at $699 in the US and brings an 8.5-inch OLED screen to Apple’s smallest tablet for the first time. Its slimmer borders make room for the Mini’s largest display yet, while the device is thinner and lighter than the 2024 model. It comes in midnight and starlight.
The display can reach a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, though its refresh rate remains at 60Hz. A brief hands-on report found the OLED screen impressive and praised the optional nano-texture finish for reducing reflections; the event’s soft lighting, however, offered only a limited test of glare. The front camera has moved to the long edge, placing it more naturally for landscape video calls. The tablet still uses Touch ID rather than Face ID.
Inside, an A20 Pro chip powers the new Mini and supports some of Apple’s newer Siri features. The 128GB and 256GB versions have five CPU cores, while the 512GB version has six. Apple also says its new Acoustic Display uses the screen and frame as part of the speaker system to increase volume and improve bass. Other additions include IP67 water resistance and an N1 chip supporting Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread. Cellular models use Apple’s C2 modem, which the company says can deliver speeds up to 50 per cent faster than the previous generation.
Preorders are open through Apple, Amazon, Walmart, Target, B&H Photo and Best Buy. For Wi-Fi models, the reported US prices are $699 for 128GB, $799 for 256GB and $999 for 512GB; cellular versions cost $849, $949 and $1,149 respectively. Apple offers a nano-texture screen on the 256GB and 512GB versions at a higher price. Best Buy is also reported to be offering a $50 electronic gift card with preorders. Those retailer offers may change before release.
Where outlets differ
From the full account, which is AI-written from the sources:
The preorder report concentrates on retailers, configurations, prices and connectivity upgrades. The hands-on report concentrates on the appearance of the OLED screen and nano-texture finish, while pointing out that the display remains at 60Hz and the Mini still lacks Face ID. Both reports agree on the starting price, preorder availability and 6 November release.
Explained simply
The iPad Mini is Apple’s smaller tablet, designed for people who want a portable device for reading, browsing, video calls and apps. It runs Apple’s iPadOS software and sits alongside the larger iPad models in the company’s tablet range.
This generation is the first iPad Mini to use an OLED screen, a display technology used in many phones and some televisions. Apple is the maker; retailers also sell its devices, sometimes with their own offers. The Mini’s size and price help distinguish it from larger tablets, while its features show how Apple is updating the range.
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