The new OLED iPad mini runs Geekbench, here are the results

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   OLED iPad mini (2026) outperforms M5 iPad Pro in single-core Geekbench tests

   Apple has released the 2026 iPad mini featuring an OLED screen and the A20 Pro chipset. Geekbench 7 results show two configurations: a five-core model scoring 3,879 single-core and 9,870 multi-core, and a six-core 512GB model reaching 3,993 single-core and 11,365 multi-core. Both configurations exceed the single-core performance of a sampled M5 iPad Pro, although the M5 Pro maintains a lead in multi-core performance. The device is currently available for pre-order alongside new MacBooks and iMacs.

   Why it matters

   This update marks the most significant overhaul in the history of the iPad mini line. By integrating OLED technology and the A20 Pro chip, Apple is positioning the small-form tablet as a high-performance device. These benchmarks test whether the mini can compete with the Pro series in raw processing power.

   What is confirmed

   • The 2026 iPad mini features an OLED screen and the A20 Pro chipset.
   • Apple has opened pre-orders for the new iPad mini, MacBooks, and iMacs.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The six-core 512GB iPad mini model scored 3,993 in single-core and 11,365 in multi-core Geekbench 7 tests.
   • The five-core iPad mini model scored 3,879 in single-core and 9,870 in multi-core Geekbench 7 tests.
   • The A20 Pro iPad mini outperforms the M5 iPad Pro in single-core performance but trails in multi-core performance.

   What to watch next

   • Release of official battery capacity specifications
   • Third-party multi-core performance benchmarks comparing A20 Pro to M5
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