Apple Eyes 2026 iPad Mini Upgrade With OLED, A19 Pro and Up to $100 Higher Price

6 articles · Updated · MacRumors · May 14

Late 2026 is emerging as the likeliest launch window for Apple’s next iPad mini, with rumors pointing to an OLED screen, an A19 Pro chip and stronger water resistance.
A19 Pro references surfaced in Apple code shared by mistake, suggesting the tablet could use the mid-tier version already seen in the iPhone Air rather than a newer A20 Pro.
OLED would replace the current 60Hz LCD panel and could expand the display from 8.3 inches to 8.7 inches, though reports are still split on whether Apple will add 120Hz ProMotion.
Water resistance may improve through a vibration-based speaker system that removes traditional speaker holes, potentially giving the iPad mini line its first official IP rating.
Bloomberg has said the upgrade could add as much as $100 to the current $499 starting price, while supply-chain reports increasingly align around a 2026 debut.

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