Apple’s iPad Mini 8 Could Bring OLED Display Upgrade, but a Long Wait May Be Ahead

According to the report, Apple’s 11-inch and 13-inch M4 iPad Pro models will be the first devices from Apple featuring OLED displays. However, a display analyst is of the opinion that there might be one more member to join the iPad lineup which could very likely debut with an iPad mini 8. The main issue is timing—given how long it took Apple to release the iPad mini 7, its successor could still be a while away.

Leaks About the iPad Mini 8

And even if it does arrive, will it use the same advanced display technology as the pricier Pro models? Let’s explore below. On X, YouTuber Luke Miani shared his thoughts on an ‘iPad mini Pro’ concept: a compact, powerful tablet with features like external monitor support, OLED with ProMotion, and enhanced internals.  Display analyst Ross Young responded, hinting that the next iPad mini, likely called the iPad mini 8, would indeed feature a display upgrade.

Young is generally on the money with his predictions so it means something. However, there’s no word on the launch schedule for something like an iPad mini 8 or if it would even use dual-stack OLED tech as in the M4 iPad Pro models. To put that in perspective, this tech doubles brightness and quadruples display life but is both expensive to manufacture.

In fact, Young was surprised Apple managed to keep the new iPad Pro prices relatively low despite using dual-stack OLED, which should have made them around 50 percent pricier. If the iPad mini 8 launches after a three-year gap, similar to the gap between the iPad mini 6 and 7, it’s possible that OLED with ProMotion could make it into the next mini. Such a delay would allow the technology to mature and become more affordable for mass production.

For now, the iPad mini 7 remains Apple’s latest compact option, priced at $499 for the base model, equipped with the A17 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, and other performance upgrades—making it a compelling choice for everyday use.

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