Apple plans to release a new OLED iPad mini, codenamed J510, in October 2026, marking its largest upgrade in nearly five years by switching from LCD to OLED display technology [1, 2, 3, 4]. The new model is expected to retain a 60Hz display without the ProMotion adaptive refresh rate featured in higher-end iPads [4].
The OLED iPad mini will likely start at a higher price point, with estimates suggesting an increase from the previous $499 starting price to around $599 due to the cost of the OLED panel and other upgrades [2, 4].
Alongside the iPad mini launch, Apple will introduce a foldable iPhone 18, updated Apple Watch models, and new Macs in fall 2026 [1, 2].
The company plans to refresh the entry-level iPad, codenamed J581, in the first quarter of 2027. This update will focus on processor improvements but retain the LCD screen technology [1, 2, 3, 4]. The iPad Air lineup, including 11-inch and 13-inch models codenamed J807 and J837, is expected to be refreshed in spring 2027. While these will likely keep LCD displays for this cycle, OLED upgrades may arrive in future versions [1, 2, 3, 4].
Other accessories, such as a new Apple Pencil featuring a replaceable battery, may debut sometime in 2027 [4].
The planned rollout begins with the OLED iPad mini release this fall. The entry-level iPad update is set for early 2027, followed by iPad Air and potentially new iPad Pro models in spring 2027 [1, 2, 3, 4].
