Macworld The next iPad mini, surprisingly, appears to be on track to get an OLED screen before the more expensive iPad Air. But according to a new report from a prolific leaker, this still won’t happen until the second half of next year.

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the latest rumors about Apple's upcoming iPad mini 8. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The next-generation version of the iPad mini is expected to feature an OLED display,

Apple itself is offering its traditional vouchers with purchases made before the end of play tomorrow (1 December 2025), but several other retailers are also offering iPad models – including the latest iPad Pro M5 – with big discounts. So check out the ones we've found below. But remember, you'll need to be quick if you don't want to miss out.

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.

Weibo leaker Instant Digital has reported that the iPad mini could also get an OLED display, and the iPad Air could follow the same trend in later generations.

If you’ve decided it’s time for a new iPad, you may have a hard time choosing between the iPad and the iPad Mini. Apple iPads and iPad Minis are very similar tablets, although this wasn’t true prior to Apple’s 2020 revamp of its original iPad.