Next iPad Mini With OLED Display Now Rumored to Feature A20 Pro Chip

Apple's next-generation iPad mini will be equipped with an A20 Pro chip, according to a MacRumors tipster who analyzed a macOS kernel debug kit containing internal Apple codenames. The kit was accidentally released on Apple's website earlier this year, but it was quickly pulled after information started leaking out of it.

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A previous rumor indicated that the next iPad mini would be powered by the A19 Pro chip, which debuted in the iPhone 17 Pro, but our tipster is confident the codenames actually point towards the device using an unreleased A20 Pro chip.

We cannot say for sure whether the next iPad mini will use the A19 Pro or A20 Pro. It is possible that Apple initially tested a model with the A19 Pro, but the company's plans do change from time to time. If the iPad mini will next be updated in September or October of 2026, perhaps Apple ultimately decided to give it the A20 Pro.

In September 2021, Apple introduced the A15 Bionic chip across the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and iPad mini all at once. But over the years, the iPad mini has not always received Apple's newest A-series chip at the time it was updated, so the A19 Pro cannot be entirely ruled out at this time.

iPhone 18 Pro models are also expected to use the A20 Pro chip, which will reportedly be fabricated with TSMC's advanced 2nm process.

Other rumored features for the next iPad mini include an OLED display, a redesigned speaker system with vibration technology, and a water-resistant design.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously reported that the next iPad mini could be unveiled as early as next year. The current ‌iPad mini‌ was unveiled in October 2024, with key features including an A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence support.

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turbineseaplane Avatar
2 weeks ago
I don't know about A19 or A20.

What I'd like is "A release date"
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
richinaus Avatar
2 weeks ago

Given that Apple is increasingly positioning it as a pro-ish tablet for people who want a compact form factor, that would be a welcome addition.
A current iPad Pro reduced to iPad Mini size with the processors mentioned, would nail it [for me....]. In fact Apple would make more money from me doing this as I would also buy a new iPhone and the new iPad mini instead of the Iphone fold. It will be interesting to see how this all unfolds.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
hieranonymous Avatar
2 weeks ago

Will it have FaceID?
Given that Apple is increasingly positioning it as a pro-ish tablet for people who want a compact form factor, that would be a welcome addition.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Biro Avatar
2 weeks ago
If the iPad Mini is going to get the A20 chip, there should be no reason the new entry-level MacBook won’t get the A19 Pro.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
vantelimus Avatar
2 weeks ago
Will it have FaceID?
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jsavvy Avatar
1 week ago
I’m ready to buy a mini but not willing to buy the one that’s currently available - the tech will be old and a new one is close enough. I wish we had an eta on this new mini.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)