DCS claims that Apple is testing an OLED display for its next iPad Mini that will reportedly launch in 2026. DCS further mentions that it’s unclear whether the OLED display supports a higher ...

The good news is that OLED panels will apparently be coming to the cheaper iPad mini and Air tablets in the future — the bad news is that you’ve got a wait on your hands.

The OLED iPad Mini represents a significant evolution for Apple’s smallest tablet, introducing advancements in display technology, performance, and connectivity.

Considering an iPad mini is already on the pricey side, the added cost of an OLED screen — usually around 20% or so — could raise the price to a level that might hurt sales.

Samples using OLED were allegedly sent to Apple in April for consideration, with mass production set to start in late 2025. It also helps the "next iPad mini" claim that Apple's release schedule ...

According to The Elec, both the iPad Air and Mini might get OLED displays as early as 2026. This is welcome news, given that previous reports suggested a timeline closer to 2028 for this upgrade.

The roadmap shows Apple releasing its first OLED iPad in 2026. That one would be an iPad Mini, and like Young's report, it would be followed up in 2027 with two OLED iPad Air tablets.

2026: New 10.9-inch iPad Air with OLED 2027: New 12.9-inch iPad Air with OLED Since then, of course, the 11- and 13-inch OLED iPad Pro models have launched.

This iPad mini model uses the same A15 Bionic chip used in the iPhone 13 lineup, as well as featuring a vibrant 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, 64GB of storage, and all-day battery life, the tiny ...

According to Omdia's latest long-term OLED display adoption forecast, the iPad mini will get the technology in 2026 or 2027, followed by the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air in 2027-2028.

The next iPad mini will feature an OLED display, display industry analyst Ross Young said in a social media post on Wednesday. "Next iPad Mini will have an OLED," he said, succinctly.