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Apple Reveals New iPad Mini's Battery Capacity

Apple's new iPad mini 8 features a 4,900 mAh battery, a slight decrease from the previous model's 5,034 mAh capacity. This technical detail emerged from an EU energy label published by Apple. Despite the smaller cell, the tablet introduces an 8.5-inch OLED screen, an A20 Pro chip, and water resistance. The device retails for $699. The reduction in battery size follows design changes that make the tablet thinner and lighter than its predecessor.

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  • ✓ The iPad mini 8 has a battery capacity of 4,900 mAh.
  • ✓ The previous iPad mini model had a battery capacity of 5,034 mAh.
  • ✓ The new iPad mini features an 8.5-inch OLED display and an A20 Pro chip.
  • ✓ The iPad mini 8 is priced at $699.
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What changed

An EU energy label revealed the iPad mini 8 has a lower battery capacity than the previous generation.

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  1. Apple iPad mini 8 battery capacity drops to 4,900 mAh

    Apple's new iPad mini 8 features a 4,900 mAh battery, a slight decrease from the previous model's 5,034 mAh capacity. This technical detail emerged from an EU energy label published by Apple. Despite the smaller cell, the tablet introduces an 8.5-inch OLED screen, an A20 Pro chip, and water resistance. The device retails for $699. The reduction in battery size follows design changes that make the tablet thinner and lighter than its predecessor.

    Why it matters

    The iPad mini 8 represents the largest update to the line according to Apple. The shift to OLED technology and a more compact chassis necessitates trade-offs in internal hardware space.

    What is confirmed

    • The iPad mini 8 has a battery capacity of 4,900 mAh.
    • The previous iPad mini model had a battery capacity of 5,034 mAh.
    • The new iPad mini features an 8.5-inch OLED display and an A20 Pro chip.
    • The iPad mini 8 is priced at $699.
    • The device is water-resistant.

    What to watch next

    • Real-world battery life benchmarks comparing the iPad mini 8 to the previous model
    • Official Apple statements regarding the battery capacity reduction
    Sources used for this update (16)
    1. Apple — Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
    2. Bloomberg.com — Apple Debuts $699 Water-Resistant iPad Mini With OLED Screen
    3. Engadget — Everything Apple Announced This Week So Far: New iPad And MacBooks
    4. The Verge — Hands-on with the new OLED iPad Mini
    5. Fast Company — Apple is cheaping out on the expensive new iPad mini
    6. MacRumors — Apple Reveals New iPad Mini's Battery Capacity
    7. PCMag — Apple iPad mini (2026) vs. iPad mini (2024): Should You Pay $200 More?
    8. Appleosophy — iPad mini (A20 Pro) now has extended display mode
    9. Gizmodo — iPad mini OLED Hands-On: A Delectable Cupcake of a Tablet
    10. GSMArena.com — Deals: iPhone 17 series on sale, OLED-packing iPad mini and touch-enabled MacBook Pro launch - GSMArena.com news
    11. MacRumors — Apple Announces New iPad Mini With 8.5-Inch OLED Display, A20 Pro Chip, and More
    12. www.macrumors.com — Apple Reveals New iPad Mini's Battery Capacity - MacRumors
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