The iPad minis rebirth continues with an OLED version strongly rumored for 2026

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Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:25:11 +0000

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The iPad mini could get an OLED upgrade that would continue its impressive rise.

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iPad mini is rumored to get an OLED upgrade in 2026 This would make it the second Apple tablet to get this screen tech OLED would bring major benefits over the tablets current display

There was a time when the iPad mini was Apples forgotten tablet, but those days seem to be long behind us. With a powerful A17 Pro chip and a pocketable design, the iPad mini is returning to glory. Now, it looks like that trajectory could continue with a major upgrade thats due to arrive in the
next couple of years.

According to a report published by industry analysts Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) , the iPad mini will get an 8.5-inch OLED display in 2026. Not only would that be a slight size increase on the current models 8.3-inch screen, but it'd incorporate OLED technology for the first time in Apples miniature tablet.

That would be a significant step up over the current LED screen that the iPad mini uses and would bring better contrast, deeper blacks and wider viewing angles, among other benefits.

An update like that could help to make the iPad mini the dark horse of Apples tablet range. Not only would it be more affordable than something like the iPad Pro or iPad Air , but its improved screen could make it the ideal device for watching content on the go, giving you a beautiful display on your
travels without weighing you down. When you look at it like that, 2026s iPad mini looks like a very attractive prospect, on paper. OLED on the way (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)

The iPad mini wasnt the only device mentioned in DSCCs report. The company also touched on the iPad Air, where both the 11-inch and 13-inch models are mooted to get an OLED upgrade in 2027 an idea backed up by an earlier leaked roadmap from analysts Omdia. If correct, it means only the entry-level 10.9-inch iPad will be without an OLED display by 2027.

Also in 2027, DSCC believes that Apple will launch a new iPad Pro with an 18.8-inch foldable display. This would be Apples first foldable device (ahead of the folding iPhone ) and could take the high-end tablet into new
territory.

While many recent rumors have focused on this large foldable iPad Pro , including those from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the Wall Street Journal, and Omdia, little attention has been paid recently to the iPad mini.

But with an OLED display apparently on the way, its likely that a lot more people will sit up and take notice of Apples tiniest tablet over the coming years. You might also like Apple iPad mini A17 Pro (2024): a premium mini tablet experience that still captivates Waiting for an OLED MacBook or iPad Air? Rumored roadmap hints at when they could be coming Apple's giant
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