OLED iPad Mini Starts at $699 After Second Price Hike This Year
· Technology · MacRumors, Indian Express
Apple today announced the first OLED iPad mini, priced at $699, a $100 increase over the previous $599 model, following the company’s second price hike this year. The new $699 entry includes the same 128GB of base storage, an 8.5‑inch OLED display, an A20 Pro chip, IP67 water resistance, an Acoustic Display speaker and Apple’s N1 wireless chip, plus the C2 modem for cellular models. Wi-Fi + Cellular variants rise to $849, while education pricing starts at $649, and a new TechWoven Smart Folio costs $79. Pre‑orders open October 28, with availability beginning November 6. The price increase falls short of earlier rumors of a $200 jump, but the new hardware represents the mini’s biggest update in years. Apple’s previous generation iPad mini had kept a $499 price in 2024 before a $100 increase to $599 earlier this year, reflecting broader price rises due to memory and chip shortages. The color range was reduced from four to two finishes – Midnight and Starlight – for the OLED model.
Why it matters
Indian consumers and Apple’s Indian customer base face a higher entry price for the new OLED iPad mini, impacting those planning to purchase the device ahead of the $699 launch. The price increase also affects education buyers, with the new $649 education pricing and a costlier Smart Folio, potentially influencing school and institutional procurement plans. The device’s new OLED display and A20 Pro chip upgrades may appeal to power users, but the added cost could slow adoption among price‑sensit
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