Apple’s rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air is rumored to be equipped with a mini-LED display that could be similar or identical to that of the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro, according to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants.
Per Young, the move to mini-LED technology for the 12.9-inch model would provide increased brightness for HDR content, deeper blacks, and more.
Young revealed this finding in a post on X on Thursday, stating that the 12.9-inch iPad Air will use leftover mini-LED display panels from the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Young also touted lower power consumption as another benefit.
Given that Apple does not have an existing inventory of 10.9-inch mini-LED display panels, it is likely that the smaller iPad Air will remain equipped with an LCD panel.
It’s rumored that the next-gen iPad Pro models will transition over to OLED display, which would eliminate backlighting to allow for a higher contrast ratio with true blacks, and provide other enhancements compared to LCD and mini-LED technologies. The new iPad Pro models are also expected to be announced in May.
Young currently has a solid track record of display-related Apple rumors and technical information.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.