iPad mini can be reshaped with an OLED screen in 2026

Apple seems to review the iPad Mini series, the smallest member of the tablet portfolio. According to the latest information, the company plans to use OLED display technology for the first time in this series. Apple is currently testing Samsung production OLED panels. If this change occurs, the iPad Mini series will be at the end of the LCD period, which has been going on for years.

The transition is expected to be made with the model to be introduced in 2026. The current iPad mini model was available at the end of 2024. In other words, a two -year development process is mentioned for the new generation. This may allow comprehensive testing of the change in screen technology.

In fact, for the 2024 model iPad Mini, OLED panel claims came up. However, these claims remained at the expectation level and the product was presented to the user with the LCD screen. Now, this delay is thought to result in shifting the OLED transition to the next model. Such a change can affect not only the screen quality, but also the overall experience of the device.

OLED screens can offer more vivid colors and deeper blacks than LCD. This can make the iPad Mini more attractive, especially in terms of multimedia consumption. But what kind of OLED technology will choose here will also determine the hardware limits of the device. It is stated that the company will use LTPS panels; This means a lower cost but a solution that is waived by some features.

LTPS screens are not as energy efficient as LTPO and do not support high renovation speeds. Behind this preference may be the desire to maintain the price-performance balance of the device. Apple is expected to continue to equip the Pro series with high renewal speeds. The iPad Mini seems to continue to appeal to the more traditional user.

This screen is not tandem OLED, it will use a single -layer structure. Thus, the brightness value will remain satisfactory, but will not reach record levels. However, this will not prevent the device from making a big difference in daily use. The image quality that OLED offers due to its nature is already separated from LCD.

Apple’s supply of these screens from Samsung Display is another remarkable detail. Samsung has been leading for years in OLED screen production for mobile devices. This cooperation can increase expectations in terms of screen quality. Other producers, Boe and LG Display are likely to be involved in the process in the future.

The transition of the iPad Mini to OLED may indicate that this product series is still appealing to a serious audience. The compact form factor and portability advantage ensures that it is preferred especially in education and daily use areas. Apple’s continuing to invest in this series suggests that sales figures are at satisfactory levels. In this context, increasing the screen quality can make the series longer.

Apart from the iPad Mini, iPad Air can also switch to the panel

Together with the 2026 iPad Mini, there are rumors that the iPad Air series will be switched to OLED panel. If this scenario occurs, Apple will make a fundamental innovation on screen technology on mid -segment tablets. However, the entry -level iPad models are expected to continue with LCD. This can ensure that prices remain more accessible.

There is no clear information about the design and other hardware components of the new generation iPad Mini. However, this change in screen technology can bring some updates in other fields. Especially battery life, chipset and software side is likely to see innovations. Developments will continue to be followed closely.