Apple iPad mini 8 vs OPPO Pad Mini: Price in India, display, processor and specs compared of OLED tablets
Follow UsApple iPad mini features an 8.5-inch OLED screen, while Oppo Pad Mini offers a larger 8.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED matte display.
The iPad mini runs on Apple's A20 Pro chip, while Oppo uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and packs an 8,000mAh battery with 67W charging.
Apple iPad mini starts at Rs 82,900, with its 256GB variant priced at Rs 94,900. The Oppo Pad Mini costs Rs 94,999 for the 256GB variant.
Apple announced its 2026 iPad mini with an OLED display in India today, which the Cupertino giant has touted as “the biggest update ever” in the mini range. Apart from the larger screen, the device gets an upgraded A20 Pro chipset and runs on the latest iPadOS 27 with Siri AI. Apple has introduced Stereo audio with Acoustic Display, with the woofers “paired through the display” for enhanced bass and volume, and tweeters hidden between the glass and aluminium casing for improved high notes.
SurveyThe tablet will compete with the newly launched Android offering: Oppo Pad Mini Matte Display Edition. The 256GB variants of both tablets compete at a similar price point in the country. For better context on the differences in specifications and pricing, here is a comparison of the newly launched iPad mini OLED with the Oppo Pad Mini.
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iPad Mini 8 vs Oppo Pad Mini: Display, battery and more specs compared
Display and design: The iPad mini offers an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with 1,200nits peak brightness and an anti-reflective coating. In comparison, the Oppo Pad Mini boasts an 8.8-inch 2.5K AMOLED 144Hz matte screen with 3,200nits peak brightness. While the Apple tablet is 5.4mm thin and weighs 255g (Wi-Fi), these figures for the Oppo Pad Mini sit at 5.5mm and 282g. Moreover, while Oppo ships only a matte display option, the Apple device is available in a nano-texture option starting at Rs 1,06,900, apart from the gloss screen variants.
Performance and software: Apple’s latest mini iPad is powered by a 2nm A20 Pro chip and ships with iPadOS 27 out of the box. Oppo Pad Mini runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and boots on ColorOS 16 based on Android 16.
Battery and charging: iPad Mini 8 ships with an 18.9 Wh cell and a 20W USB-C charger in the box. On the other hand, the Oppo offering gets an 8,000mAh battery and supports charging up to 67W.
Cameras: For capturing photos and videos, the IP67-rated iPad Mini packs a 12MP rear and a 12MP Center Stage selfie camera positioned in landscape orientation. The back camera supports up to 4K 60 FPS video capture. Oppo Pad Mini offers a 13MP rear and an 8MP selfie lens. The Android device supports up to 4K 30 FPS recording.
Connectivity: iPad Mini gets Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Apple N1 wireless networking chip, a USB-C port and Touch ID for secure authentication. Oppo Pad Mini gets Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 port for charging and data transfer and facial recognition support. While iPad mini supports Apple Pencil Pro and Pencil (USB‑C), the Pad Mini supports Oppo Pencil 3 Pro.
Oppo Pad Mini Matte Display Edition vs iPad Mini: Price in India
iPad Mini 2026’s base variant is available for Rs 82,900 (128GB). The 256GB trim is available for Rs 94,900, almost at the same price as the Oppo Pad Mini’s Rs 94,999 price tag in India. Meanwhile, the Apple iPad mini is also available in nano texture and 5G eSIM connectivity (Apple C2 modem) variants. Plus, Apple also offer free engraving with iPads for added personalisation.
Apple’s latest mini tablet will be available in Midnight and Starlight colours, while the Oppo device is offered in Lavender Purple shade. As part of the pre-order benefits, buyers can get an OPPO Pad Mini Smart Case and Pencil 3 Pro that cost Rs 3,999 and Rs 7,999 at no cost if they pre-order the Oppo Pad Mini at the time of filing.
