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MacRumors reports 10 changes, including RAM increasing to 12GB alongside an N1 chip supporting Wi-Fi 7; pricing may rise above the current model's $599
Update: Apple officially announced the new iPad mini on October 26, 2026, from 24,900 baht, confirming several of the rumors below. Read the full details in Apple unveils new iPad mini.
MacRumors reports Apple is preparing to launch the 8th-generation iPad mini, its biggest upgrade in years (rumor, not yet confirmed by Apple).
Leaked highlights: an A20 Pro 2nm chip with about 1.5x CPU and 2.5x GPU performance over the A17 Pro, 12GB RAM (up from 8GB), an OLED display with thinner bezels, a landscape front camera on the side edge, an N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth 6, a C1X or C2 modem, iPhone-style hidden speakers, and the first IP water-resistance rating on an iPad mini.
Expected to launch within this year, likely October. The current model starts at $599 after Apple raised the price by $100 last June.
Source: Techhaus Thailand
