iPad Mini 8 Unveiled with 4,900 mAh Battery and Thinner Design

Apple has slotted a 4,900 mAh battery into the newly unveiled iPad mini 8, according to regulatory filings uncovered in the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling database and detailed by uzone.id. That energy cell measures slightly smaller than the 5,078 mAh power source packed inside the preceding iPad mini 7, marking a 178 mAh reduction between generations. Measured against Apple’s internal metric, the rating shifts downward from 19.3 watt-hours to 18.9 watt-hours.

Slimmer Hardware Profile Balances Capacity Shift

Despite the smaller energy reserve, the hardware chassis sheds thickness and weight. Harian Disway reported that the tablet measures 5.4 millimeters thick, dropping 0.9 millimeters from the previous model’s 6.3-millimeter profile. The Wi-Fi configuration drops from 293 grams down to 255 grams, while the Wi-Fi and Cellular model shifts from 297 grams to 263 grams, according to uzone.id. ANTARA News noted that the roughly two percent dip in capacity remains modest enough to avoid heavily altering daily running times given the tighter build. The iPad mini latest iteration uses an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display.

A20 Pro processor beats M5 in single-core testing

Beneath the exterior, the device runs on an A20 Pro processor built on a 2-nanometer fabrication node, paired with an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen. The processor is equipped with up to six CPU cores and a seven-core GPU featuring Neural Accelerators to speed up artificial intelligence processing. Geekbench 7 testing recorded a single-core score of 3,879 points for the hardware, placing it roughly 8 percent ahead of the 13-inch iPad Pro powered by the M5 chip, which managed 3,580 points. For multi-core processing, however, the M5 iPad Pro retains a 53 percent advantage with 15,126 points compared to the 9,870 points posted by the compact device. This difference in core configuration highlights that iPad Pro and 13-inch iPad Air models maintain advantages when running tasks requiring parallel processing, rendering, video exporting, and heavy multi-core workloads, though testing with a full version of the A20 Pro could potentially narrow the multi-core scoring gap.

Battery lasts 78 hours with faster charging

European energy labeling documents indicate the battery can sustain up to 78 hours of use per full charge under standard testing protocols, alongside a rating designed to endure 1,000 full charging cycles before its capacity degrades to 80 percent. The device achieves a Class D energy efficiency ranking, improving upon the Class E designation assigned to its predecessor, though the battery remains sealed against direct user replacement. For power replenishment, the system supports fast charging, reaching a 50 percent charge in approximately 30 minutes. For communication needs, the device features a 12-megapixel front-facing camera equipped with Center Stage to keep users framed during video calls.

Pre-orders open October 28 starting at $699

Pre-orders opened on October 28 across 36 designated markets, carrying a starting price of $699. Physical retail availability at Apple Stores and authorized resellers is scheduled for November 6, 2026. Apple has confirmed that the device will launch in Indonesia, with complete specifications already published on the regional Apple website, though local retail pricing has not yet been disclosed.

What are the iPad mini 8 specifications?

What is the exact battery capacity of the iPad mini 8?

The device houses a 4,900 mAh battery rated at 18.9 Wh, as documented in the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling database.

How does the battery size compare with the iPad mini 7?

The new generation carries a battery that is 178 mAh smaller than the 5,078 mAh power cell used in the previous model, translating to a minor 0.4 Wh reduction.

What are the core hardware improvements over the previous generation?

The tablet upgrades to an A20 Pro processor and an 8.5-inch OLED display, while reducing the casing thickness to 5.4 millimeters and lowering the overall weight.

Does the tablet support rapid battery replenishment?

Yes, the device supports fast charging, allowing the battery to reach a 50 percent charge in about 30 minutes.

When will the device become available for purchase?

Retail distribution is scheduled to begin on November 6, 2026, following the opening of pre-orders on October 28 across initial launch territories.

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