LG Display is reportedly saying that a 2013 iPad Mini Retina is a possibility, despite previous estimations by inductry analysts. The South Korean display maker is making Retina panels for use in the next-gen iPad mini, according to Digitimes, citing industry sources.

Previously, analysts and their supply chain sources have been saying for a while now that the Retina Mini will be delayed, possibly until 2014.

Citi Research and NPD DisplaySearch have both said that they are anticipating a 2014 Mini Retina release, while they are expecting an updated non-Retina version of the Mini to appear this year.

The Digitimes report added that a thinner, lighter 9.7-inch iPad with a Retina display is coming.