iPad mini may get this iPhone-like hardware feature in 2026

The last major update to the iPad mini arrived in 2024 with the 7th-generation model. If the 2026 refresh brings both OLED and water resistance, it would represent one of the biggest leaps in the compact tablet’s history, bringing it closer than ever to iPhone-level durability and display quality.

Here is my iPad Mini EDC – My go to essentials

My 2025 everyday carry setup — from the iPad mini 7 to chargers and accessories that keep my family powered and ready anywhere.

The Xiaomi Pad Mini is the first tablet that can compete with an iPad

The Xiaomi Pad Mini runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor, the chipmaker’s current top-end mobile system on a chip (SoC) and one that’s at least in the same ballpark as the two-year-old A17 Pro in the iPad mini, if not faster. Performance is excellent, and Xiaomi also offers up to 12GB of RAM while the iPad mini is stuck on 8GB.

Best early Black Friday iPad deals 2025: 9 sales out already

Looking to find a deal on an iPad this holiday season? There are plenty of early Black Friday deals on the iPad Pro, iPad Mini, and more live now.
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