New · in stores from 6 November 2026
Apple's biggest iPad mini update ever, announced on 26 October 2026: an 8.5-inch OLED display, the A20 Pro chip, a 5.4 mm thin design, IP67 water and dust resistance, and a nano-texture option. Midnight and Starlight. Pre-orders are open; Apple says it reaches stores from 6 November.
128GB Wi-Fi (₹82,900) is ideal for reading, notes and travel. 256GB (₹94,900) gives room for games and offline video, and it is the first size where you can choose nano-texture glass (₹1,06,900) for glare-free reading outdoors.
The 512GB model (from ₹1,18,900) gets a 6-core CPU and Dual 16-core Neural Engine for heavier AI and creative apps. Choose Wi-Fi + Cellular (from ₹1,00,900) for doctors, pilots and field work on the move. It works with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C); add the new Smart Folio for ₹8,500.
MRP inclusive of all taxes, from Apple's India price list effective 28 October 2026. Pre-booking is free; units are allotted in order of booking. WhatsApp us for today's offer price, bank cashback and exchange value.
| Display | 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 1,200 nits peak HDR, 600 nits SDR; nano-texture option (256GB and 512GB) |
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| Chip | A20 Pro — up to 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators; Dual 16-core Neural Engine on 512GB |
| Design | 5.4 mm thin, IP67 water and dust resistance, Midnight or Starlight |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Cameras | 12MP Center Stage front camera on the landscape edge; 12MP Wide back camera, 4K60 video, Adaptive True Tone flash |
| Connectivity | Apple N1 — Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread; Cellular models with Apple C2 modem and eSIM |
| Apple Pencil | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| In stores | From 6 November 2026; pre-orders open |
The iPad mini (A20 Pro) starts at ₹82,900 MRP for Wi-Fi 128GB and ₹1,00,900 for Wi-Fi + Cellular. 256GB is ₹94,900 and 512GB ₹1,18,900 (Wi-Fi). Nano-texture glass starts at ₹1,06,900. Education pricing starts at ₹76,900.
Apple opened pre-orders on 28 October 2026 and says it reaches stores and authorised resellers from 6 November 2026. Pre-book at ITNET by WhatsApp or in store.
An 8.5-inch OLED display, the A20 Pro chip, a thinner 5.4 mm design, IP67 water resistance, a nano-texture option, a landscape front camera, Wi-Fi 7 and faster cellular.
It is rated IP67 for water and dust resistance (up to 1 metre for 30 minutes in lab tests). Liquid damage isn't covered by warranty, so AppleCare+ is worth considering.
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