Let's dive into the details together. Apple, which recently unveiled the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, has now shifted its focus to the upcoming iPad Mini and iPad Air models. It has been rumored for some time that both models will transition to OLED display technology. However, a new date has surfaced for the OLED iPad Mini in the past few hours. Here's the anticipated release date...
OLED iPad Mini Coming in 2026
As you may know, Apple did not update its iPad models last year. Moreover, during the recent iPad Pro launch, the iPad Mini and iPad Air models were notably absent. However, this period of anticipation may soon come to an end. According to a recent report from ZDNet, Samsung Display has begun developing 8-inch OLED displays.
The downside is that these panels are expected to enter mass production in the second half of 2025. This pushes the closest possible release date for the OLED iPad Mini to the year 2026. Furthermore, the information in the report doesn't end there. In the same year, an OLED display update is also expected for the iPad Air. The rumored OLED iPad Air may retain its 11-inch screen size, while the iPad Mini's screen size could increase from 8.3 to 8.7 inches.
For those who missed it, the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models were introduced with LTPO OLED displays offering dynamic refresh rates. However, the iPad Mini and iPad Air models are expected to feature LTPS OLED displays. Therefore, we may expect both models to lack ProMotion with a 60Hz refresh rate. Of course, we'll have to wait a bit longer for all the details to unfold. Stay tuned for further updates!
