11-Inch iPad Pro No Longer Expected to Gain Mini-LED Display in 2022

Ross Young, a display analyst, said that the new iPad Pro won't have a mini-LED display like its larger sibling.

Rumors had it that Apple would expand the display technology to the smaller 11-inch form factor after keeping mini-LED exclusive to the iPad Pro. Young said that the iPad Pro is doing well and that Apple doesn't need to bring mini.

If the 11-inch iPad Pro were to gain a mini-LED display, it would bring both sizes to more parity, potentially decreasing the appeal of the larger 12.9-inch iPad. Both iPad sizes have the same M1 Apple chip, camera, and design, with the display technology and battery capacities being the only differences. Apple is planning to update the iPad Pro sometime this year, and rumors are mixed on what to expect.

There are rumors that the iPad Pro will support reverse wireless charging for devices such as the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, but subsequent reports have shed light on issues Apple is facing with developing such a feature.

Apple initially wanted to make a glass back on the iPad Pro, but it may opt for a large glass Apple logo instead. Mark Gurman said the new iPad will likely feature the M2 Apple chip, which is more powerful than the current M1 chip.