There are so many iPad models out there, but the Mini reigns supreme in terms of portability, particularly when on sale for Cyber Monday.

New leak reports peg Apple’s first OLED iPad mini for the second half of 2026, meaning fans hoping for a 2025 upgrade should get comfortable. OLED visuals are coming, but the wait might just test your patience.

Apple will launch the iPad mini 8 with OLED display in the third quarter of next year at the earliest, according to Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital. Today's claim from the Chinese social media account broadly aligns with reports from Bloomberg and Korean media indicating the iPad mini will get an OLED display as soon as 2026.

The iPad Mini 8 is also expected to support the Apple Pencil Pro, catering to creative users such as artists, designers, and note-takers. This compatibility ensures the device remains versatile and appealing to a broad audience, even as its design evolves to meet modern demands.

Apple will debut the iPad mini 8 with an OLED display in the third quarter of 2026 at the earliest, according to Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital. He says this will be the second model in the iPad lineup with an OLED display.

Apple is reportedly planning an OLED iPad mini for launch next year, and a reputable leaker just offered a launch timing update.

Compact model that embodies the original iPad's value proposition gets $100 discounts across the line, from 128GB to 512GB capacity, with and without cellular.

Speculation of an OLED iPad mini continues to grow, with a leaker believing it will arrive before the end of 2026.