The new mini generation
Apple announced the A20 Pro iPad mini on October 26, 2026.
Apple: The new mini generationChecked Nov 3, 2026
iPad mini (A20 Pro)
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A good time to buy.
The sources we checked give little reason to expect a replacement soon.
Reviewed Nov 3, 2026
Sources & notes
Behind the advice
Models covered
Storage and cellular options count as versions of the same model.
What remains uncertain
The intervals vary and do not establish the next release window. MacRumors’ roundup mixes its updated announcement heading with older prose, so Apple’s dated release is the reference for the current model.
What we checked
Apple’s 2021, 2024, and October 2026 announcements and MacRumors’ updated iPad mini roundup. Older prelaunch rumors refer to the newly announced generation.
- The new mini generation Checked Nov 3, 2026
Release history
Announcement datesDates come from manufacturer announcements.
Release timeline
- Announced
- Oct 26, 2026
- Time since announcement
- Less than a monthAs of Nov 3, 2026
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- iPad mini (A20 Pro)Current model
The timeline shows launch order. The spaces between models are equal.