Apple2026 Apple iPad mini, 8.5”, A20 Pro Processor, iPadOS, Wi-Fi, 512GB, Starlight

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£999.00

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Colour: Starlight

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Price
£999.00
  • 2 year guarantee included

Product description

Product code: 86055801

iPad mini. Thin, light and ultra-portable. Powered by iPadOS and featuring a stunning 8.5‑inch OLED display(1) and the A20 Pro chip — a total powerhouse. And it works with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB‑C) so you can write, draw and take amazing notes. And the latest Apple Intelligence and Siri AI.(2)

Why iPad mini
The full iPad experience in an ultra-portable design. Featuring Apple Intelligence and Siri AI.(2) With an 8.5‑inch OLED display,(1) ultra‑fast A20 Pro chip, 12MP front camera with Centre Stage, USB‑C connectivity, superfast Wi‑Fi 7,(3) and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB‑C). Take notes, mark up documents, and edit photos and videos.

Design
Thin, light and ultra-portable design. Water and dust resistance for even more peace of mind. Resists splashes and spills — and whatever else the day throws at it.(4)

8.5‑inch Super Retina XDR display
Get dramatic contrast and precise, vivid colours with advanced OLED display technology.(1)

Performance and storage
A20 Pro chip. A huge leap in performance.(5) A total AI powerhouse. Featuring a fast 16-core Neural Engine, with a Dual 16-core Neural Engine in the 512GB configuration. All-day battery life and fast-charging keeps iPad mini ready for any size task.(6) Storage starting at 128GB for all your apps, music, movies and more.

iPadOS
Run pro apps(7) and get more done with the ease and power of iPadOS 27. Multitask on two or more windows at once with an intuitive and flexible windowing system. Featuring new and expanded child safety features, next-level intelligent photo editing and more.

Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
Create, communicate and get things done effortlessly with Siri AI, your profoundly capable assistant. Siri AI is integrated into your apps, grounded in your context and private at every step.(2)

Apple Pencil and Smart Folio
Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB‑C) enable intuitive and precise control for drawing, note‑taking and creativity. To protect and prop up the iPad mini, use the slim Smart Folio covers. Accessories sold separately.

Connectivity
Superfast Wi‑Fi 7 keeps you connected at home, work, school or wherever you go with your iPad.(3)

Unlock and pay with Touch ID
Unlock your iPad mini, securely authenticate purchases, sign in to apps and more with Touch ID.(8)


Accessories sold separately and subject to availability. Compatibility varies by generation. Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change. Third‑party software sold separately.

(1) The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 8.5‑inch iPad mini is 8.5 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
(2) Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iPadOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iPadOS 27. Siri AI is not available for users under 13. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server‑side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions. Learn more at support.apple.com/en-gb/148587.
(3) Wi-Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported.
(4) iPad mini (A20 Pro) is splash, water and dust resistant and was tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes). Splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPad; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.
(5) Testing conducted by Apple in September 2026 using pre-production iPad mini (A20 Pro) and production iPad mini (A17 Pro) units. CPU performance based on iPad mini (A20 Pro) with 6-core CPU. Tested with Affinity Photo 2 v2.6.4 using the built‑in benchmark version 25000. Performance tests are conducted using specific iPad units and reflect the approximate performance of iPad mini.
(6) Battery life varies by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.
(7) Apps are available on the App Store. Title availability is subject to change.
(8) Apple Pay on iPad works in apps and on websites.


Please be aware: This iPad includes a USB-C charging cable, but does not include a USB-C power adapter. Therefore, if you do not already own one, you will need to purchase the Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter in order to charge this iPad.


Additional information: manufacturers often update their Operating System (OS) software over the course of a device's lifespan - this means that your product might ship with a more advanced OS than specified.

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Product specification

Accessories included
"iPad mini USB-C Charge Cable"
Audio details
Stereo audio using Acoustic Display. Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos. Spatial Audio playback
Batteries included
Yes
Battery life details
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi or watching video
Bluetooth version
6.0
Brand
Apple
Camera (front-facing)
Landscape 12MP Center Stage cameraƒ/2.0 aperture, Smart HDR 4, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
Camera (rear-facing)
12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture, Digital zoom up to 5x, Five-element lens, Adaptive True Tone flash
Cellular generation
Not Cellular
Connectivity type
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Contrast ratio
2,000,000:1
Country of origin
China
Data storage capacity
512GB
Data storage type
SSD
Dimensions
H195.3 x W132.6 x D5.4mm
Display
Super Retina XDR display, OLED
Graphics card type
Integrated
Guarantee
2 year guarantee included
HDR
Yes
Image megapixels
12.00MP
Location services
via Wi-Fi
Manufacturer part number (MPN)
MJ6W4KN/A
Model name / number
MJ6W4KN/A
NFC enabled
No
NFC payment enabled
No NFC Payment method
Number of screens
1
Operating system
iPadOS
Pixels per inch (PPI)
326
Power supply
Rechargeable Battery
Processor type
Apple A20 Pro
Range
Apple iPad mini
Screen resolution
2316 x 1512 pixels
Screen size
8.5"
Screen technology
OLED
Sensors & trackers
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light
Touchscreen
Touch Screen Enabled
Virtual assistant
Apple Siri Enabled
Weight
255.00 g
Wireless
WiFi 7 - 802.11be Enabled
Wireless charging type
Not Wireless Charging Enabled
Zoom (digital)
5.00x

Delivery and returns

Delivery and collection options

Next or Named Day Delivery
£7.95
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Not available for this item
Local Collection Network
Not available for this item

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