Apple unveils iPad mini with 8.5-inch OLED display and A20 Pro chip, from $699
Apple has announced a redesigned iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display, calling it the biggest update in the model's history. According to Apple, pre-orders open on Wednesday, October 28, at 10:10 a.m. PT, with availability in Apple Stores on Friday, November 6. Pricing starts at $699 in the U.S.
The new screen grows from 8.3 to 8.5 inches and, Apple says, offers higher contrast and more than twice the peak brightness of the previous LCD model. The refresh rate is 60Hz, and Apple's specifications do not mention ProMotion. A nano-texture display option for reduced glare adds $100 and is limited to the 256GB and 512GB configurations.