India, Oct. 27 -- The iPad mini is growing up, not just with the generational specs uptick and the inevitable price tag inflation, but also in terms of screen size. Apple has given the newest iPad mini, which is the 8th generation, the A20 Pro chip to bring parity with the latest iPhone 18 Pro lineup, and also a slightly larger 8.5-inch display instead off an 8.3-inch display while keeping the overall footprint largely similar. This is also a new OLED display, the first time this display tech has figured in this tablet, and twice as bright as the screen it succeeds.

The newest iPad mini follows the previous generational update that came about in late 2024, with the iPad mini that was powered by the A17 Pro chip.

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