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Apple prices OLED iPad mini from Rs 82,900 in India
The Indian Express·
Apple launched an 8.5-inch OLED iPad mini with the A20 Pro chip Monday, pricing Wi-Fi models from Rs 82,900 in India. Cellular models start at Rs 1,00,900 and drop to Rs 76,900 with education pricing. Pre-orders open October 28 for November 6 delivery in midnight and starlight. Storage choices are 128GB, 256GB and 512GB with IP67 protection.
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What It Means For You
- Buyers can order from October 28 on Apple's website and Apple Store app for November 6 delivery.
- Students eligible for education pricing can access the Rs 76,900 entry Wi-Fi rate.
- Optional nano-texture glass targets users who want less glare in bright environments.
What's Happening
- Apple said the Super Retina XDR OLED display peaks at 1,200 nits and supports minimum one-nit brightness.
- The A20 Pro chip is built on a 2-nanometre process with up to 4.5 times faster AI performance versus the prior mini.
- A 12MP centre-stage front camera sits on the landscape edge for video calls.
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- Bezels are about 24 percent thinner while keeping the previous generation's overall footprint.
- The 512GB configuration includes a dual 16-core Neural Engine for advanced on-device AI workloads.
- Apple positioned the mini for local language models and demanding graphics on the A20 Pro.
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