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★ Apple Announces New A20 Pro iPad Mini
Publication: Daring Fireball
Author: John Gruber
Source published: 26/10/2026, 18:04:34 UTC
Briefing created: 26/10/2026, 21:38:38 UTC
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Briefings
Apple announced the iPad Mini (A20 Pro) in October 2026, featuring an OLED XDR display, Acoustic Display, and 25% smaller bezels. The device is available in starlight and midnight colors with 128, 256, and 512 GB storage, priced at $700, $800, and $1000 respectively. Cellular models add $150. The new A20 Pro chip replaced the three-year-old A17 Pro, and the device supports Pencil Pro and USB-C. It is the first iPad Mini with an XDR display but lacks ProMotion, and it retains Touch ID.
Key points
- The iPad Mini (A20 Pro) launched in October 2026 with the A20 Pro chip, replacing the three-year-old A17 Pro.
- The device features an OLED XDR display with 600 nits brightness and 1200 nits HDR, the first for the Mini line.
Context
This is a product announcement from Apple Newsroom dated October 2026, detailing specifications and pricing for the new iPad Mini. The A20 Pro chip represents a significant upgrade from the previous generation's A17 Pro, which was released in late 2023. The new model includes the Acoustic Display and supports Pencil Pro, marking a shift in design and functionality compared to the 2024 launch.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the Apple Newsroom announcement and product page descriptions. Specific pricing data is provided for the new A20 Pro and the previous A17 Pro models, but exact launch dates for the A20 Pro are not specified beyond the month of October 2026. The Acoustic Display technology and specific acoustic performance metrics are described qualitatively without quantitative data.
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