Apple has released a new iPad mini equipped with the A20 Pro chip and listed Philippine pricing and configurations on the Apple Philippines online store. The compact tablet is available in Wi‑Fi and Wi‑Fi + Cellular variants, with storage tiers that reach up to 512GB.
What Apple announced for the iPad mini
The iPad mini ships with an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display running at a 60Hz refresh rate, supporting P3 wide color and True Tone. Apple says the display includes an anti-reflective coating, can reach up to 1,200 nits peak brightness for HDR content and offers a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. An optional nano-texture display glass is offered for select 256GB and 512GB configurations.
Under the hood, Apple lists two A20 Pro chip variants across configurations: the 128GB and standard 256GB models use an A20 Pro with a 5-core CPU, 7-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. Higher-tier 512GB models and certain higher-priced configurations receive an A20 Pro with a 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU and a dual 16-core Neural Engine setup.
- Storage and connectivity: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB options; Wi‑Fi or Wi‑Fi + Cellular.
- Input and accessories: Supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB‑C); Bluetooth keyboards are supported for typing and productivity.
- Cameras: 12‑megapixel rear camera capable of 4K video and a 12‑megapixel Center Stage front camera oriented for landscape use.
- Software and features: Supports Apple Intelligence, per Apple’s announcement.
Philippine pricing and how to order
Apple Philippines lists the iPad mini A20 Pro on its official website with the following local prices and configurations:
| Configuration | Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi + Cellular |
|---|---|---|
| 128GB | ₱49,990 | ₱59,990 |
| 256GB | ₱56,990 | ₱66,990 |
| 256GB (nano-texture display) | ₱63,990 | ₱73,990 |
| 512GB | ₱70,990 | ₱80,990 |
| 512GB (nano-texture display) | ₱77,990 | ₱87,990 |
According to Apple Philippines, customers can check availability and place orders via the company’s official local website.
What this means for Philippine users
The new iPad mini’s combination of an OLED HDR-capable display, the A20 Pro silicon with enhanced Neural Engine configurations on higher tiers, and official Apple Pencil Pro support may appeal to users seeking a portable device for creative work, media consumption, and mobile gaming. The cellular variants give buyers the option of mobile data connectivity in the Philippines. Apple’s local listing shows the device is available to order within the country through Apple PH’s online storefront.
Apple’s announcement provides exact local pricing and configuration details; interested buyers in the Philippines should consult Apple Philippines for current stock, delivery times and additional purchase options such as trade-in or financing where available on the site.
