iPad mini 8 leaks
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| iPad mini 8 |
New details have emerged about Apple's highly anticipated iPad mini 8. This information comes about a month after a Bloomberg report discussed Apple's plans to replace the iPad mini 7, indicating that the company would finally introduce OLED displays not only in the iPad mini but also in the larger iPad Air.
A Weibo leaker named Instant Digital confirmed that Apple will launch the iPad mini with an OLED screen first, while a Naver blogger known as yeux1122 suggested the launch could occur in the third quarter of 2026.
On the other hand, Instant Digital noted that there are currently no developments regarding the iPad Air, making it unlikely that the two devices will be released simultaneously.
yeux1122 added that the iPad mini 8 will feature the A19 Pro chip previously seen in the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The screen size of the mini is also expected to increase from 8.3 inches in the seventh generation to 8.5 inches in the eighth generation.
However, the device's screen will continue to support only a 60Hz refresh rate, despite Apple's reliance on an LTPS OLED display, making the viewing experience less advanced than even the regular iPhone 17.
Furthermore, Apple has yet to specify whether it will adopt dedicated panels for portrait or landscape mode in the upcoming iPad mini.
