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iPad mini 8 rumored to use a 60Hz OLED display instead of ProMotion

A Korean tipster claims the upcoming iPad mini 8 will use a 60Hz LTPS OLED panel rather than a 120Hz ProMotion display. Apple has not announced a launch date, though the tablet is expected in October.

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The upcoming iPad mini 8 may use a 60Hz OLED display rather than a 120Hz ProMotion panel. The claim was posted by the Korean tipster known as yeux1122 on Naver.

The tipster said domestic production quantities had already been confirmed for 60Hz LTPS OLED panels. Apple has not officially confirmed the display specification.

LTPS instead of adaptive ProMotion

The same tipster reported in July that the iPad mini would use a hybrid OLED panel with an LTPS backplane. Apple’s iPad Pro models use LTPO OLED panels that can dynamically vary their refresh rate from 10Hz to 120Hz, while LTPS panels are generally paired with fixed refresh rates.

The reported specification would represent only a limited display upgrade over the 60Hz LCD screen in the current iPad mini 7. Earlier reports had not established whether the next model would receive a higher refresh rate.

Other expected hardware changes

Previous leaks have also pointed to an A20 Pro chip, a FaceTime camera moved to the landscape edge, a redesigned speaker system and a water-resistant design.

The tablet is expected in October, but Apple has not announced a date. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has reported that Apple may unveil new home products on October 13, while MacRumors sources have pointed to a separate event in the final week of the month.

What we know

  • The iPad mini 8 may use a 60Hz LTPS OLED panel.
  • The claim came from the tipster yeux1122 on Korea’s Naver blog.
  • iPad Pro LTPO panels support adaptive refresh rates from 10Hz to 120Hz.
  • Expected changes include an A20 Pro chip and a landscape FaceTime camera.
  • The tablet is expected in October, but no launch date has been confirmed.

Trust: Single source

  • The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
  • Sources: MacRumors.
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