The new iPad mini starts at $699 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model and $849 for Wi-Fi + Cellular in the US. The top model, 512GB with cellular and nano-texture glass, costs $1,249. With education savings, the iPad mini starts at $649. Pre-orders open Wednesday, October 28, and it arrives Friday, November 6. This page lists every configuration price Apple shows, plus Apple Pencil and Smart Folio pricing.
The iPad mini Wi-Fi model costs $699 to $1,099 depending on storage and glass
| Storage | Standard glass | Nano-texture glass |
|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $699 | Not offered |
| 256GB | $799 | $899 |
| 512GB | $999 | $1,099 |
The iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular model costs $849 to $1,249
| Storage | Standard glass | Nano-texture glass |
|---|---|---|
| 128GB | $849 | Not offered |
| 256GB | $949 | $1,049 |
| 512GB | $1,149 | $1,249 |
Prices are the same in midnight and starlight. Cellular adds $150 at every tier, and nano-texture glass adds $100. The cellular model uses eSIM only, so it won’t take a physical SIM card. Apple’s store also lists AT&T and Verizon versions but shows no separate price for them. What this means for you: the 512GB model gets a 6-core CPU and dual Neural Engines, while the 128GB and 256GB models get a 5-core CPU, so storage also changes performance.
Education pricing takes $50 off the iPad mini, but Apple only shows the starting price
| Model | Education price |
|---|---|
| 128GB Wi-Fi | $649 |
| Other Wi-Fi configurations | Apple doesn’t list this yet |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular configurations | Apple doesn’t list this yet |
The Apple Pencil Pro costs $129 and the new TechWoven Smart Folio costs $79
| Accessory | Price | Education price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Pencil Pro | $129 | $119 |
| Apple Pencil (USB-C) | $79 | $69 |
| TechWoven Smart Folio (navy blue or taupe) | $79 | Apple doesn’t list this yet |
The iPad mini works with both Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), and supports Apple Pencil hover. Pick the Pro if you draw. The cheaper USB-C Pencil is plenty for notes.
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Apple Upgrade and monthly installments spread the iPad mini cost from $14.99 a month
| Plan | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Upgrade, 36-month lease | $14.99/month | $18.21/month |
| Monthly installments, 12 months | $58.25/month | $70.75/month |
| Education, 12 months | $54.08/month | Apple doesn’t list this yet |
These figures are for the starting 128GB models. Apple doesn’t show lease rates for the 256GB or 512GB models.
AppleCare+ plan prices for the iPad mini aren’t on Apple’s store page
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| AppleCare+ plan | Apple doesn’t list this yet |
| Screen-only repair under AppleCare+ | $29 |
| Other accidental damage under AppleCare+ | $99 |
| Theft and loss deductible | $129 |
What changed from the previous iPad mini, using Apple’s own figures
- Apple calls this the biggest update ever to iPad mini.
- It moves to the A20 Pro chip.
- The display is now an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2316 by 1512 pixels.
- Nano-texture glass is a new option on 256GB and 512GB models.
- Cellular models use Apple’s C2 modem with 5G.
- Apple’s release doesn’t give the previous model’s price, so we can’t compare it here.
The 256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini at $799 is the configuration most people should buy
128GB is tight once you add offline video and a few games, and $100 more doubles it. Skip cellular unless you really work away from Wi-Fi, because tethering to your iPhone costs nothing. Only buy the 512GB model if you want the faster 6-core chip for pro apps. Nano-texture glass is great outdoors, but it’s an extra $100 most people won’t need.
Prices checked October 28, 2026, and we’ll update this page when Apple changes them
We checked the Apple newsroom release, the iPad mini spec page and the Apple Store on October 28, 2026. Prices are US dollars before tax. Confirm the final figure at checkout.
Pre-order the OLED iPad mini on Amazon, and get Apple Pencil Pro for $30 less
Amazon is taking pre-orders for the iPad mini (A20 Pro) Wi-Fi at $699 and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model at $849. Both release on November 6. Amazon also has Apple Pencil Pro for $99 right now, $30 below Apple’s $129 price.
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