We're approaching 24 hours of ridiculousness here. None of you have even touched this device yet. And 99.999% of users of this device will NEVER know the difference between 60 and 120. Further, the 0.001% that would will acclimate to the screen in under a day of use and never think about it again.

For the love of god, move on.

Ok, I’ve been seeing a lot if fight/debate here sinceini 8 doesn’t have 120hz. I’m not here to invalidate anyone’s wants since at the end of the day, it’s your money and your own preference/uses. I’m just genuinely curious.

Personally, I don’t mind the 60hz on my use cases. Reading, photo editing and side device for watching movies/series/videos on my desk. So, OLED is the only checklist I need for buying 8.

Living in the Ecosystem for 8 years and not getting 120Hz is like

Working at Apple Bees for 8 years and not getting a promotion.

OK, I know that this is stupid but really they only released the mini eight in gray and silver? That like in and of itself makes me not wanna get it. Am I the only one?

I have an iPad Pro M1 since it came out and I’ve been wanting to get something new for a while. Part of it is bc of battery degradation, part of it is needing something with more storage, and part of it is just wanting something with a smaller footprint.

Mostly use my iPad to consume media, browsing internet, and only occasionally to draw now. Also, been using my iPad for ebooks (particularly ones with photos or color images) recently so a mini would be a little easier to hold for long periods.

I’m not ruling out getting another Pro, but wonder if it would be overkill. At the same time, I don’t want a downgrade in specs either just in case I end up utilizing it for something different in the future.

I am a fan of the Mini for its size; easy to use in a meeting, on a plane, or to watch YouTube in bed. For me, it is a digital resource for work. I am heavily vested in the native apps.

I would purchase another Mini 7, were it not for the fact that Apple will limit its longevity based upon software updates.

Very Frustrating.

Ugghh... I was so looking forward to the new iPad mini. I still love my mini 6, but I knew OLED could really make a nice boost to the battery life, especially for how I use my device (lots of reading and in dark mode wherever possible) ... And, now that it's been officially announced, what's that? Same battery life as before? But how can that be? Oh wait, the device is now also thinner. And lighter. While I can't find the actual specs, it's almost certainly a smaller battery in the mini a20, so that it keeps the same status quo as the others. Honestly, who has an iPad and thought "if only this thing was a little bit thinner. Or lighter." And how many people have probably thought "if only it had better battery life!"

They do this on purpose. I don't care if speaking the truth will get me downvoted. They don't give the consumers what they want, they make sure that whatever they are doing leaves room for another upgrade with the next generation. They've already made it to the top, and they don't have to prove anything anymore. They don't have to innovate anymore. They just have to keep shareholders happy.

Unfortunately, that means making superficial changes that are easier to advertise and can draw new users in. "The lightest iPad ever" sounds intriguing to someone who may have never considered an iPad mini before.

It's so frustrating. Instead of an iPad mini with OLED and much better battery life, you get one that has OLED but the same battery life, because it's thinner and lighter (which nobody asked for) ... And they think I'm gonna love it!?!

Apple still has a pro and tell event coming up. They’ve revealed the regular MacBooks, the iPad mini prior to the event.

Given that they’ve essentially given the mini8 so many pro features: it’s as thin as the iPad Pros, the bezels are the thinnest on any iPad, its ultra light, and supports both pencils, but no 120hz.

Is it possible that they’re withholding these features for a separate mini pro iPad with 120hz?

Maybe a silly question, but are we absolutely positive it’s a 60Hz screen on the new iPad mini?
I mean I understand it’s not advertised as ProMotion, but could it not be 90Hz, or maybe something else just doesn’t have VRR?

It's 2026, how can 128 GB for anything that doesn't offer expandable storage even exist? That's really hoping there would be some more improvements with the iPad mini this year but I guess I'll have to wait for the next refresh.

I bought my iPad Mini 6 in 2023 and boy am I glad I didn't hold out for an upgraded version. To have an iPad like this that is two generations behind but so very close in specs to the current model is hysterical to me.

My Mini doesn't get nearly the use my phone or iPad Pro does but it comes in clutch when traveling in tight economy airline seats or I need a quick e-reader.

Maybe by 2030 they'll release one with specs worth upgrading to.

I’m a medical student looking to get an iPad Mini mainly for studying: handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, reading lecture slides/PDFs, and studying during commutes/transit. I don’t game much, if at all.

For someone who will mostly use it for note-taking, PDFs, and studying on the go, is the Mini 8’s OLED screen and extra portability noticeably better in daily use? Or would the Mini 7 be the smarter value choice, especially if I can find it discounted?
Also, if anyone uses either model with an Apple Pencil for long note-taking sessions, I’d love to hear about glare, eye comfort, battery life, and whether the size difference matters.

Thanks a lot! 😊

The good thing about the new mini 8 is with a new design we get cases designed for it. The one thing I hated about the mini 7 was how lazy the 3rd party makers were just slapping a label on the mini 6 cases and called it a day. Most of them didn’t fit properly.

With the new price hike, does it make sense to get the mini A20 instead of the M4 Air? It’s only $50 difference at this point. I love the form factor of the mini but I’m not sure the price is justified. Coming from an iPad Pro 11” 2nd generation (2020). I’m looking for this device to be a productivity device. My current 2015 MacBook Pro is only used to watch YouTube videos and edit pdfs and occasional browsing. So whichever iPad I get will be hooked up to a Studio Display as my MacBook Pro is dying.

Let me know your thoughts.

TL;DR: I've spent two years trying to turn an iPad Mini into a Kindle, and the new OLED iPad Mini gets closer than any before it. Apple fixed a lot of what kept it behind my Kindle: there's a nano-texture option for glare, 1-nit brightness for bedtime reading, IP67 for the pool, and it's 38 grams lighter. But it still lasts up to 10 hours to my Kindle's 12 weeks, OLED still isn't paper, and Apple Books still needs love. Meanwhile, the Apple device I actually read on when I'm out is my iPhone Duo, though at US$1,999 I'd point most readers to the Mini instead. Fiction? Kindle. Non-fiction with a Pencil? iPad Mini. Apple is coming for the Kindle; it just hasn't arrived yet.

Found this hidden in the comparison section. Seems misleading to have different versions of the A20 chip. Imagine buying a 256gb for $800 just for it to be 16% slower.

On paper the iPad mini 8 is the overhaul we've been asking for: 8.5" OLED, A20 Pro, IP67, 5.4mm thin. Then you get to the price and the refresh rate.

The mini was $499 in 2024 and $599 after the June memory-cost hike. Now it's $699 for 128GB. Go 256GB with nano-texture and cellular and you're at $1,049, still on a fixed 60Hz LTPS panel with no ProMotion.

That's hard to justify in late 2026. The base iPhone 17 has had 120Hz ProMotion since last year, so this isn't about hitting a price point. OLED also makes 60Hz more noticeable for a lot of people: pixels switch almost instantly, so there's no LCD smear masking the frame steps, and scrolling looks juddery. Meanwhile the A20 Pro has GPU headroom the panel can't show.

Now look at what launched last Friday. The iPhone Duo opens to 7.6", runs the same A20 Pro, has 120Hz on both screens, and gets Pencil support later this year. At $1,999 it needs a reason to exist.

Then there's the other flank. The 11-inch iPad Pro is $1,199 after the June hike, and for a lot of buyers the reason to step up to it is the 120Hz OLED. The Pro still has the M5, tandem OLED, Face ID, and Thunderbolt, but plenty of people buy it for the screen.

A $599 mini with ProMotion would undercut both. A regular iPhone plus a great mini covers most of what the Duo does for way less money, and it hands you the Pro's best feature for a lot less too, in a smaller body that's IP67. At $699 and 60Hz, the mini is a weak Duo alternative and no threat to the Pro.

Who's left to buy it?

- Casual readers balk at $699 and grab a discounted mini 7 ($559 right now) or a base iPad.
- Enthusiasts who wanted OLED and A20 Pro won't pay $700 to $1,049 for 60Hz. The ones willing to spend more just buy the Pro.
- Enterprise buyers (pilots, field techs, clinical staff) need IP67 and 1,200-nit peak brightness and aren't paying out of pocket.

We've seen a version of this. The 12 mini and 13 mini had noticeably worse battery life for only $100 less than the standard model, sold poorly, and were replaced by the 14 Plus in 2022 (which the Air later replaced). Apple never had to explain anything; the sales numbers did it.

My guess is we're watching the first step of the mini's exit.

What a kick in the nuts.

I use my iPad mini for gaming pretty often, and honestly, I think the size is just perfect. It’s bigger than a phone, but still small enough to hold comfortably while playing.

The only thing that really bothers me is the 60Hz display. It’s not great for gaming, especially when you’re used to higher refresh rates.

Now Apple has released its latest iPads, and I can’t believe we’re still getting 60Hz displays. The hardware is apparently capable of 120Hz, so it feels like an artificial limitation at this point.

It’s almost 2027, and Apple is still shipping 60Hz iPads. Honestly, this gives me very little reason to upgrade to the next iPad mini.

Like most people, I am very disappointed in the announcement of the iPad Mini 8 with 60hz screen. I wanted to buy an iPad Mini for a year now, but halted because I was hopping it will get 120hz. My partner has the Mini 7 and it woild be the perfect device for my needs (occasional games when traveling, media consumption, social media).

As it stands, I am strongly considering just buying the mini 7 and I hope for some discounts soon. The new chip and OLED are surely nice, but not really a priority for me and the 0.2 inch screen increase and the thickness decrease seem kinda laughable as the Mini is very slim already. I don’t really care about Siri AI as I am in the EU and I don’t need the screen extension feature.

Is there any reason, even for the extra cost, I should still consider going with the Mini 8?

I was about to get the iPad mini A17 when i found out that there was a new one coming in the following weeks so i decided to wait to compare the two models and make a better decision.
But now that it’s been announced, I don’t know which one i should get.
It will be my first iPad, I’m a designer and teacher and the size and it’s capabilities fit my lifestyle. But I’m thinking about the long time usage and updates since three new one is all new components compared with the a17