If you have been waiting for an iPad mini worth upgrading to (with OLED and an A19 Pro chip), it’s supposedly arriving this October, and it’s the answer you might have been waiting for. I was (and still am) a huge fan of the iPad Mini. I have one that is many, many years old (and has been downgraded to just my music streamer for parties). The iPad Air is still my iPad of choice for a good, all-around, super-capable iPad.
The iPad Mini’s form factor is the winner in my book. And with upcoming upgrades to the display and chip, this new Mini could be a killer upgrade. While it is not confirmed yet (let’s wait until Apple’s September announcements), I’m pretty sure this will happen.
I do believe it will be more expensive due to upgrades to the chip and screen, as well as the recent increase in component prices. It will be important to make a careful comparison between iPad models to see whether the size and capabilities warrant paying a little more for an Air than for the Mini. The Pro is still a bit too niche and luxury in my opinion. And there is always the regular iPad to consider. Get out your comparison spreadsheets!