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Apple's New iPad Mini 8: Pricey, Powerful, but with a Smaller Battery and Limited Refresh Rate

Apple's New iPad Mini 8: Pricey, Powerful, but with a Smaller Battery and Limited Refresh Rate

Apple confirms battery capacity for new OLED iPad mini – and it’s not the best news
Apple confirms battery capacity for new OLED iPad mini – and it’s not the best news

Apple's iPad mini 8 comes with a thinner design, an OLED display and a more powerful processor, but there's one upgrade that comes with a compromise.

OLED iPad Mini First Impressions: Is Apple’s Smallest Tablet Worth $699?
OLED iPad Mini First Impressions: Is Apple’s Smallest Tablet Worth $699?

Apple’s iPad Mini 8 redefines what a compact tablet can achieve, offering a blend of portability, performance, and innovative features. With its OLED display, thinner and lighter design, and...

Does $699 iPad Mini 8 Price Make the iPad Mini 7 a Better Deal?
Does $699 iPad Mini 8 Price Make the iPad Mini 7 a Better Deal?

The iPad Mini 8 introduces a mix of upgrades and compromises, sparking debate about its value compared to its predecessor. As highlighted by Tech Court, the device features an OLED display, IP67...

iPad mini 8 revealed with a smaller battery than the iPad mini 7
iPad mini 8 revealed with a smaller battery than the iPad mini 7

The new iPad mini 8 has a 4,900 mAh (18.9 Wh) battery, per Apple’s EU energy label. That is smaller than 5,034 mAh cell in the iPad mini 7.

Apple iPad Mini 2026 Battery Capacity Revealed, Smaller Than The Previous Generation
Apple iPad Mini 2026 Battery Capacity Revealed, Smaller Than The Previous Generation

Apple announced the iPad mini (2026) with an OLED display and the A20 Pro chipset but did not disclose its battery capacity in milliampere-hours.

The iPad mini 8 is nearly perfect – so why is it still 60Hz?
The iPad mini 8 is nearly perfect – so why is it still 60Hz?

The new iPad mini nails OLED, size and power, but a 60Hz refresh rate is hard to accept at its much more premium £/$699 price.

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