- Apple’s iPad mini (2026) has appeared on Geekbench ahead of its retail launch.
- The benchmark listing reveals interesting details about the tablet’s hardware and performance.
- The compact tablet delivers some unexpected results compared with Apple’s larger iPad models.
Apple was on a roll this week for introducing a range of new products under its portfolio. Among them was the all-new iPad mini (2026) with an OLED display and A20 Pro chipset. Days after its announcement, the iPad mini (2026) Geekbench listing has brought the tablet to attention. You ask why? It’s because what the results have revealed in the database shows early performance data. Consumers curious to know how the latest iPad mini performs shall check the results themselves.
Here’s what the iPad mini (2026) Geekbench listing revealed
The new iPad mini (2026) carries the identifier iPad 19,2 on Geekbench 7, and the model we’re talking about is the Wi-Fi + Cellular variant. First, let’s check the iPad’s score. So, the new model scored 3,879 points (single-core) and 9,870 points (multi-core). The listing then reveals a 12GB of RAM and a five-core CPU configuration, meaning that it could either be a 128GB or 256GB storage model.
Notably, the Geekbench result has suggested that the newer iPad mini apparently leaves behind the iPad Pro and iPad Air models in terms of single-core performance. However, the M-series iPads surpasses in multi-score workloads, which gives us a clear idea of Apple’s A-series vs. M-series processors.
A20 Pro chip has a five-core CPU
The model we’re discussing on the Geekbench listing has a five-core CPU comprising two performance cores and three efficiency cores. Basically, this configuration relates to Apple’s 128GB and 256GB iPad mini models. On the other hand, the 512GB model offers a six-core CPU configuration comprising two performance cores and four efficiency cores, according to Apple.
What’s even more intriguing is that all three configurations feature a seven-core GPU. Interestingly, the company mentions a 16-core Neural Engine for the 128GB or 256GB models, while the 512GB variant features a Dual 16-core Neural Engine.
iPad mini (2026) vs. iPad Pro and iPad Air: Geekbench comparison
The iPad mini (2026) performs notably better in single-core performance compared to the Pro and Air models.
Here’s a clear comparison for your better understanding.
| Apple tablet | Chipset | Single-core score | Multi-core score |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad mini (2026) | A20 Pro | 3,879 | 9,870 |
| iPad Pro 13-inch | M5 | 3,580 | 15,126 |
| iPad Air 13-inch | M4 | 3,206 | 12,686 |
With the given comparison table, I hope you have got a better view and understand how three iPad models compare.
Apart from the iPad mini (2026), here’s what Apple announced this week:
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