# iPad mini (A20 Pro) review: Apple’s tiny tablet gets a big update

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ipad-mini-a20-pro-review-apples-tiny-tablet-gets-a-big-update/
- Published: 2026-11-03T14:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T14:14:07+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2304616/apple-ipad-mini-a20-pro-review/
- Topics: Software, Technology

## Key points

- The iPad mini gains an OLED screen and a faster chip.
- It is thinner and lighter, with an 8.5-inch display.
- The $699 starting price may be hard to justify for many buyers.

## Summary

Apple has substantially upgraded the iPad mini with a larger OLED screen, a faster processor and additions such as water resistance and fast charging. The improvements make the small tablet more capable for travel and watching video, but its higher starting price may put it beyond what many buyers consider worthwhile.

The new model has an 8.5-inch display, compared with 8.3 inches before, and is thinner and lighter. Its OLED screen reaches 1,200 nits for HDR and 600 nits for standard content, with a claimed contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1. It starts at $699 for 128GB, $200 above the previous model’s launch price; the review describes it as impressive but questions whether the upgrades justify the cost for most people.

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