Key Facts

• The 2026 iPad mini replaces the previous model’s 8.3-inch IPS display with an 8.5-inch OLED screen.
• The OLED display has a resolution of 2316 × 1512 and a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch.
• Apple says the display reaches up to 600 nits of full-screen brightness and up to 1,200 nits for HDR highlights.
• The screen’s bezels are 24 percent smaller than those on the 2024 model.
• The 2026 model measures 7.69 × 5.22 × 0.21 inches and weighs 0.56 pounds; the 2024 model weighs 0.65 pounds.
• The display refresh rate remains 60 Hz; the article says 120 Hz is limited to the iPad Pro.
• The review notes that the iPad mini costs $50 less than the 11-inch iPad Air.
• The article also reports a newer chip and better speakers, but the supplied text does not identify the chip or describe the speaker changes.