The next iPad mini is expected to get an OLED display, an A19 or A20-class chip, improved speakers, and possible water resistance. This would be the most significant hardware upgrade the mini line has seen in years.
The catch: Apple may cap the display at 60Hz, skipping ProMotion entirely. For a device leaning on a premium OLED panel, that is a deliberate cost or positioning decision worth scrutinizing. The tension between the upgraded screen technology and the refresh rate ceiling is the real story here.
Read the full breakdown for the spec-by-spec rumor analysis from 9to5Mac's Fernando, including sourcing on the chip generation and what ProMotion's absence signals about where Apple intends to slot this device relative to the iPad Pro.
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