Apple released the new iPad mini on Monday, featuring a larger 8.5-inch OLED screen. Compared to the previous generation, this tablet features a thinner and lighter design and is powered by a A20 Pro chip. The starting price for the iPad mini model with Wi – Fi is $699, while the Wi – Fi version with cellular network is priced at $849. The tech giant announced this new device a few days before its "Pro and Tell" event scheduled for Wednesday.

The new iPad mini has a thickness of 5.4 millimeters and is available in two color options.

The peak brightness of this device can reach up to 1,200 nits, which is more than twice that of the previous generation; at the same time, the full-screen brightness of SDR and HDR is 600 nits, with a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1. Apple states that iPad and mini are very suitable for use in low-light environments.

iPad mini There is also a new option for a nano-textured display screen, which can reduce glare in bright environments. This feature was previously available on iPad Pro. The updated tablet is now also equipped with a 12-megapixel front camera that centers the subject, faster wireless and cellular connections, as well as fast charging support.

This Super Retina XDR display screen utilizes OLED technology, which enables pixel-level light control, resulting in deeper blacks, richer contrast, and supports a wider P3 color gamut for more vibrant colors.

It is also equipped with “Acoustic Display”. Apple claims that this design can enhance the audio experience when playing games, watching videos, or editing content. According to Apple, the specially designed bass units integrated into the display screen provide deeper bass and higher volume, resulting in a more full sound.

The new iPad mini is equipped with the next generation of Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, which can help users find the content they need, answer questions, and understand the information on the screen by taking into account their individual context.

Apple stated that the iPad mini is equipped with 7 cores GPU, and each core comes with Neural Accelerators. Its AI performance can reach up to 4.5 times that of the previous generation. In addition, the A20 Pro is also equipped with 6 cores CPU, which can provide a maximum 60% improvement in multi-threaded performance for daily tasks such as photo editing and cross-app multitasking.

Pre-orders for this device will open on October 28th, and sales will begin on November 6th.