Apple is expected to launch a next-generation iPad mini with an OLED display later this month, and multiple reports say the device will cost significantly more than the current model. The existing iPad mini starts at $599 for the 128GB configuration, while Bloomberg-sourced estimates put the new model closer to the $799 range.
Outlets link the expected price increase to component and supply-chain factors, including higher RAM costs and the added expense of an OLED screen. While the exact pricing and configuration details are not confirmed in the reports provided, 9to5Mac and AppleInsider both frame the increase as substantial and largely driven by the move to OLED. The coverage also notes that the new model may come with changes to storage or other specifications, which could affect the final pricing beyond the estimated starting figure.
