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This article is intended to provide an overview of the various iPad models that are or have been marketed by Apple.
Comparison of models
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iPad
[edit]| Model | Announced | Release(d) | Discontinued | Support | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With OS | Date | Latest OS | Ended | Lifespan[a] | |||
| iPad (1st) | January 27, 2010 | iPhone OS 3.2 | April 3, 2010 | March 2, 2011 | iOS 5.1.1 | May 25, 2012 | 2 years, 1 month |
| iPad 2 | March 2, 2011 | iOS 4.3 | March 11, 2011 | March 18, 2014 | iOS 9.3.5 iOS 9.3.6 |
August 25, 2016 (Wi-Fi) July 22, 2019 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
5 years, 5 months (Wi-Fi) 8 years, 4 months (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| iPad (3rd) | March 7, 2012 | iOS 5.1 | March 16, 2012 | October 23, 2012 | 4 years, 5 months (Wi-Fi) 7 years, 4 months (Wi-Fi + Cellular) | ||
| iPad (4th) | October 23, 2012 | iOS 6.0 | November 2, 2012 | October 16, 2014 | iOS 10.3.3 iOS 10.3.4 |
July 19, 2017 (Wi-Fi) July 22, 2019 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
4 years, 8 months (Wi-Fi) 6 years, 8 months (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| iPad (5th) | March 21, 2017 | iOS 10.3 | March 24, 2017 | March 27, 2018 | iPadOS 16.7.12 | September 15, 2025 | 8 years, 5 months |
| iPad (6th) | March 27, 2018 | iOS 11.3 | March 27, 2018 | September 10, 2019 | iPadOS 17.7.10 | August 20, 2025 | 7 years, 7 months |
| iPad (7th) | September 10, 2019 | iPadOS 13.1 | September 25, 2019 | September 15, 2020 | iPadOS 18.7.1 | Supported September 29, 2025 |
6 years, 1 month |
| iPad (8th) | September 15, 2020 | iPadOS 14.0 | September 18, 2020 | September 14, 2021 | Latest iPadOS iPadOS 26.0.1 |
Supported September 29, 2025 |
5 years, 1 month |
| iPad (9th) | September 14, 2021 | iPadOS 15.0 | September 24, 2021 | May 7, 2024 | 4 years, 1 month | ||
| iPad (10th) | October 18, 2022 | iPadOS 16.1 | October 26, 2022 | March 4, 2025 | 3 years | ||
| iPad (11th) | March 4, 2025 | iPadOS 18.3.1 | March 12, 2025 | Current | 7 months | ||
Supported
[edit]| Model | iPad (11th generation) |
iPad (10th generation) |
iPad (9th generation) |
iPad (8th generation) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||||||
| Initial release operating system | iPadOS 18.3.1 | iPadOS 16.1 | iPadOS 15.0 | iPadOS 14.0 | ||
| Latest release operating system | iPadOS 26.0.1 | |||||
| Display | Screen size, diag. | 10.9 in (280 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) | |||
| Backlight | LED-backlit | |||||
| Multi-touch | Yes | |||||
| Technology | Liquid Retina display with IPS technology | Retina display with IPS technology | ||||
| Resolution | 2360 × 1640 | 2160 × 1620 | ||||
| Pixel density (ppi) | 264 | |||||
| Aspect ratio | ~10:7 | 4:3 | ||||
| Typ. max. brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 500 | |||||
| HDR max. brightness ( cd⁄m2) | — | |||||
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Yes | |||||
| Laminated display | No | |||||
| Anti-reflective coating | No | |||||
| Reflectance | — | |||||
| Full sRGB display | Yes | |||||
| Wide color display (Display P3) | No | |||||
| True Tone display | Yes | No | ||||
| Night Shift | Yes | |||||
| ProMotion display | No | |||||
| HDR10 content | No | |||||
| Dolby Vision | No | |||||
| Processor | Chip | Apple A16 | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic | |
| Fabrication node | 4 nm | 5 nm | 7 nm | |||
| Total cores | 5 (penta-core) | 6 (hexa-core) | ||||
| High-performance cores | 2 × Everest | 2 × Firestorm | 2 × Lightning | 2 × Vortex | ||
| Energy-Efficiency Cores | 3 × Sawtooth | 4 × Icestorm | 4 × Thunder | 4 × Tempest | ||
| Clock speed | 3.46 GHz | 2.99 GHz | 2.65 GHz | 2.49 GHz | ||
| Bit | 64-bit | |||||
| Motion coprocessor | Embedded in SoC | |||||
| Bus width | 64-bit | |||||
| Graphics processor | Apple designed 4-core GPU (G15P) | Apple designed 4-core GPU (G13P) | Apple designed 4-core GPU (G12P) | Apple designed 4-core GPU (G11P) | ||
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (17 TOPS) |
16-core Neural Engine (11 TOPS) |
8-core Neural Engine (5.5 TOPS) |
8-core Neural Engine (5 TOPS) | ||
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB, 256 GB | 32 GB, 128 GB | |||
| Storage type | NAND Flash driven by NVMe-based controller that communicates over a PCIe connection | |||||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | 3 GB | |||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||||
| Virtual memory swap | No | |||||
| Connector | USB-C port with USB 2.0 | 8-pin Lightning connector with USB 2.0 | ||||
| Smart Connector (side, for Smart Keyboard) | ||||||
| External display support | One display up to 4K resolution at 60Hz | One display up to 4K resolution at 30 Hz or 1080p resolution at 60Hz | No | |||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | |||
| Maximum speed | 1.2 Gbit/s | 866 Mbit/s | ||||
| MIMO | Yes | |||||
| Simultaneous dual band | No | |||||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |||
| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 GHz)/Gigabit LTE/UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (only in devices with cellular option) | Gigabit-class LTE/UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA/GSM/EDGE (only in devices with cellular option) | ||||
| VoLTE | No | |||||
| Assisted GPS | Yes (only in devices with cellular option) | |||||
| GLONASS | Yes (only in devices with cellular option) | |||||
| SIM card form-factor | — | Nano-SIM | ||||
| Apple eSIM | ||||||
| Secure authentication | Touch ID | In Top Button | First generation | |||
| Face ID | No | |||||
| Apple Pencil support | First generation Apple Pencil Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
First generation Apple Pencil | ||||
| Keyboard support | Bluetooth keyboard | Yes | ||||
| Smart Keyboard | No | Yes | ||||
| Smart Keyboard Folio | No | |||||
| Magic Keyboard | No | |||||
| Magic Keyboard Folio | Yes | No | ||||
| Sensors | LiDAR scanner | No | ||||
| Three-axis gyro | Yes | |||||
| Accelerometer | Yes | |||||
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | |||||
| Barometer | Yes | |||||
| Rear camera | Camera | 12 MP wide | 8 MP wide | |||
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.4 | ||||
| Optical image stabilization | No | |||||
| Auto image stabilization | Yes | |||||
| Element lens | Five-element lens | |||||
| Digital zoom | 5× | |||||
| Live photos | Yes | |||||
| Flash | — | |||||
| Wide color capture | No | |||||
| Autofocus | Yes | |||||
| HDR for photos | Smart HDR 4 | Smart HDR 3 | Yes | |||
| Video recording | 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p HD at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps |
1080p HD at 30 fps | ||||
| Extended dynamic range video | 30 fps | No | ||||
| Slow-motion video | 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps | 720p at 120 fps | ||||
| Video zoom | 3× | |||||
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | Yes | |||||
| Front camera | Camera | Landscape 12 MP Center Stage | 12 MP Ultra Wide | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD | ||
| Aperture | f/2.4 | |||||
| Center stage | Yes | No | ||||
| Portrait mode | No | |||||
| Portrait lighting | No | |||||
| Animoji and Memoji | No | |||||
| Live photos | Yes | |||||
| Retina flash | Yes | |||||
| Wide color capture | No | |||||
| Video recording | 1080p HD at 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps | 720p HD | ||||
| Extended dynamic range video | 30 fps | No | ||||
| HDR | Smart HDR 4 | Smart HDR 3 | Yes | |||
| Auto image stabilization | Yes | No | ||||
| Cinematic video stabilization | Yes | |||||
| FaceTime | Yes | |||||
| Audio | Two loudspeakers, adjusting sound to device orientation | |||||
| 3.5 mm jack | No | Yes | ||||
| Materials | Front | Black glass front | Silver and Gold: White glass front Space Gray: Black glass front | |||
| Back | Flat aluminum back and bezel Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. |
Contoured aluminum back and bezel Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a piece of plastic for the cellular antenna. The color of the plastic is black or white. | ||||
| Colors | ||||||
| Power | 3.8 V 28.9 W·h (7,606 mA·h)[1] | 3.73 V 32.9 W·h (8,827 mA·h)[2][3] | ||||
| Dimensions | Height | 248.6 mm (9.79 in) | 250.6 mm (9.87 in) | |||
| Width | 179.5 mm (7.07 in) | 174.1 mm (6.85 in) | ||||
| Depth | 7 mm (0.28 in) | 7.5 mm (0.30 in) | ||||
| Weight | Wi-Fi | 477 g (16.8 oz) | 487 g (17.2 oz) | 490 g (17 oz) | ||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | 481 g (17.0 oz) | 498 g (17.6 oz) | 495 g (17.5 oz) | |||
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | 74 kg CO2e[4] | 72 kg CO2e[5] | 75 kg CO2e[6] | 70 kg CO2e[7] | ||
| Hardware strings | iPad15,7 iPad15,8 |
iPad13,18 iPad13,19 |
iPad12,1 iPad12,2 |
iPad11,6 iPad11,7 | ||
| Model number | A3354 A3355 A3356 |
A2696 A2757 A2777 A3162 |
A2602 A2603 A2604 A2605 |
A2270 A2428 A2429 A2430 | ||
| Announced date | March 4, 2025 | October 18, 2022 | September 14, 2021 | September 15, 2020 | ||
| Released date | March 12, 2025 | October 26, 2022 | September 24, 2021 | September 18, 2020 | ||
| Discontinued date | In production | March 4, 2025 | May 7, 2024 | September 14, 2021 | ||
| Unsupported date | Supported | |||||
Unsupported (64-bit)
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iPad (6th generation) |
iPad (5th generation) | |
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| Picture | ||||
| Initial release operating system | iPadOS 13.1 | iOS 11.3 | iOS 10.3 | |
| Latest release operating system | iPadOS 18.7.1 | iPadOS 17.7.10 | iPadOS 16.7.12 | |
| Display | Screen size | 10.2 in (260 mm) (diagonal) | 9.7 in (250 mm) (diagonal) | |
| Backlight | LED-backlit | |||
| Multi-touch | Yes | |||
| Technology | Retina display with IPS technology | |||
| Resolution | 2160 x 1620 | 2048 x 1536 | ||
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 264 | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | |||
| Typical Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 500 | |||
| HDR Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | — | |||
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Yes | |||
| Laminated Display | No | |||
| Anti-reflective coating | No | |||
| Reflectance | — | |||
| Full sRGB Display | Yes | |||
| Wide Color Display (Display P3) | No | |||
| True Tone Display | No | |||
| Night Shift | Yes | |||
| ProMotion Display | No | |||
| HDR10 Content | No | |||
| Dolby Vision | No | |||
| Processor | Chip | Apple A10 Fusion | Apple A9 | |
| Technology Node | 16 nm | 16 nm (TSMC) or 14 nm (Samsung) | ||
| Total Cores | 4 (quad-core) | 2 (dual-core) | ||
| High-Performance Cores | 2 x Hurricane | 2 x Twister | ||
| Energy-Efficiency Cores | 2 × Zephyr | — | ||
| Clock Speed | 2.34 GHz | 1.85 GHz | ||
| Bit | 64-bit | |||
| Motion Coprocessor | Embedded M10 | Embedded M9 | ||
| Bus width | 64-bit | |||
| Graphics Processor | PowerVR GT7600 Plus (6-core) | PowerVR GT7600 (6-core) | ||
| Neural Engine | — | |||
| Storage | 32 GB, 128 GB | |||
| Storage Type | NAND Flash driven by NVMe-based controller that communicates over a PCIe connection | |||
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB | ||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | |||
| Virtual Memory Swap | No | |||
| Connector | 8-pin Lightning connector with USB 2.0 | |||
| Smart Connector (side, for Smart Keyboard) | — | |||
| External Display Support | No | |||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | ||
| Maximum Speed | 866 Mbit/s | |||
| MIMO | Yes | |||
| Simultaneous dual band | No | |||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | |||
| Cellular | Gigabit-class LTE/UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA/GSM/EDGE (only in devices with cellular option) | LTE/UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA/GSM/EDGE (only in devices with cellular option) | ||
| VoLTE | No | |||
| Assisted GPS | Yes (only in devices with cellular option) | |||
| GLONASS | Yes (only in devices with cellular option) | |||
| SIM card form-factor | Nano-SIM | |||
| eSIM | Apple Physical SIM | |||
| Secure Authentication | Touch ID | First generation | ||
| Face ID | No | |||
| Apple Pencil Support | First generation Apple Pencil | No | ||
| Keyboard Support | Bluetooth Keyboard | Yes | ||
| Smart Keyboard | Yes | No | ||
| Smart Keyboard Folio | No | |||
| Magic Keyboard | No | |||
| Magic Keyboard Folio | No | |||
| Sensors | LiDAR Scanner | No | ||
| Three-axis gyro | Yes | |||
| Accelerometer | Yes | |||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | |||
| Barometer | Yes | |||
| Rear Camera | Camera | 8 MP Wide | ||
| Aperture | f/2.4 | |||
| Optical image stabilization | No | |||
| Auto image stabilization | Yes | |||
| Element Lens | Five-element lens | |||
| Digital Zoom | 5x | |||
| Live Photos | Yes | |||
| Flash | — | |||
| Wide Color Capture | No | |||
| Autofocus | Yes | |||
| HDR for photos | Yes | |||
| Video Recording | 1080p HD at 30 fps | |||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | No | |||
| Slow-motion video | 720p at 120 fps | |||
| Video Zoom | 3x | |||
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | Yes | |||
| Front Camera | Camera | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD | ||
| Aperture | f/2.4 | |||
| Center Stage | No | |||
| Portrait Mode | No | |||
| Portrait Lighting | No | |||
| Animoji and Memoji | No | |||
| Live Photos | Yes | |||
| Retina Flash | Yes | |||
| Wide color capture | No | |||
| Video Recording | 720p HD | |||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | No | |||
| HDR | Yes | |||
| Auto image stabilization | No | |||
| Cinematic video stabilization | Yes | |||
| FaceTime | Yes | |||
| Audio | Two loudspeakers, adjusting sound to device orientation | |||
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |||
| Materials | Front | Silver and Gold: White glass front Space Gray: Black glass front | ||
| Back | Contoured aluminum back and bezel Wi-Fi + cellular models also have a piece of plastic for the cellular antenna. The color of the plastic is black or white. | |||
| Colors | ||||
| Power | 3.73 V 32.9 W·h (8,827 mA·h)[2][3] | |||
| Dimensions | Height | 250.6 mm (9.87 in) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | |
| Width | 174.1 mm (6.85 in) | 169.5 mm (6.67 in) | ||
| Depth | 7.5 mm (0.30 in) | |||
| Weight | Wi-Fi | 483 g (17.0 oz) | 469 g (16.5 oz) | |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | 493 g (17.4 oz) | 478 g (16.9 oz) | ||
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | 87 kg CO2e[8] | 98 kg CO2e[9] | 135 kg CO2e[10] | |
| Hardware strings | iPad7,11 iPad7,12 |
iPad7,5 iPad7,6 |
iPad6,11 iPad6,12 | |
| Model number | A2197 A2198 A2200 |
A1893 A1954 |
A1822 A1823 | |
| Announced Date | September 10, 2019 | March 27, 2018 | March 21, 2017 | |
| Released Date | September 25, 2019 | March 27, 2018 | March 24, 2017 | |
| Discontinued Date | September 15, 2020 | September 10, 2019 | March 27, 2018 | |
| Unsupported Date | Bug fixes, security updates only | |||
Unsupported (32-bit)
[edit]| Model | iPad (4th generation) |
iPad (3rd generation) |
iPad 2 | iPad (1st generation) | |
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| Picture | |||||
| Initial release operating system | iOS 6.0 (Wi-Fi) iOS 6.0.1 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
iOS 5.1 | iOS 4.3[11][12] | iPhone OS 3.2 | |
| Latest release operating system | iOS 10.3.4 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) iOS 10.3.3 (Wi-Fi) |
iOS 9.3.6 (Wi-Fi + Cellular (CDMA)) iOS 9.3.5 (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular (GSM)) |
iOS 5.1.1 | ||
| Display | 9.7 in (250 mm), 4:3 aspect ratio, LED-backlit IPS LCD, 2048 × 1536 px at 264 ppi | 9.7 in (250 mm), 4:3 aspect ratio, LED-backlit IPS LCD, 1024 × 768 px at 132 ppi | |||
| Processor | 1.4 GHz dual-core Apple A6X SoC | 1 GHz dual-core Apple A5X SoC | 1 GHz dual-core Apple A5 SoC | 1 GHz Apple A4 SoC[13] | |
| Bus frequency and width | 128-bit[14][15] | 250 MHz (32-bit) | 100 MHz (32-bit) | ||
| Graphics processor | PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4-core) GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP4 (4-core) GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2-core) GPU[16] | PowerVR SGX535 GPU[17] | |
| Storage | 16, 32, 64 and 128 GB | 16, 32 and 64 GB | |||
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR2 DRAM | 512 MB Dual-Channel LPDDR2[18] DRAM[19][20] | 256 MB LPDDR DRAM[21] | ||
| Connector | 8-pin Lightning connector | 30-pin connector | |||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) | ||||
| SIM card form-factor | Micro-SIM | ||||
| Touch ID | No | ||||
| Apple Pencil support | No | ||||
| GLONASS | Yes (only in devices with cellular option) | ||||
| GPS | Yes (only in devices with cellular option)[22] | ||||
| Digital compass | Yes | ||||
| Barometer | No | ||||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR | |||
| Cellular | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (bands 2, 4, 5, 17)[23][24] Wi-Fi + Cellular models on Verizon include: CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A and B (800, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 25)[23][24] |
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (bands 4, 17)[23][25] Wi-Fi + Cellular models on Verizon include: CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz), LTE (band 13)[23][25] |
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)[26] Wi-Fi + cellular models on Verizon include: CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)[26] |
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)[27] | |
| Cameras | iSight | 1080p HD video at 30 fps and 5 MP still photos 30 fps and 5× digital zoom |
720p HD (0.9 MP) video at 30 fps and 0.7 MP photos | — | |
| FaceTime | 1.2 MP photos, 720p video | VGA (0.3 MP) photos and video at up to 30 fps | — | ||
| Audio codec | Cirrus Logic CLI1583B0/CS35L19[28] | Cirrus Logic CLI1560B0[29] | Cirrus Logic CS42L63[30] | Cirrus Logic CS42L61[31] | |
| Made for iPhone hearing aids compatible[32] | Yes[32] | — | |||
| Live Listen | Yes[32] | — | |||
| Materials | Contoured aluminum back and bezel Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a piece of plastic for the cellular antenna. The color of the plastic is black. | ||||
| Power | 3.7 V 43 W·h (11,560 mA·h)[33] | 3.7 V 42.5 W·h (11,487 mA·h)[34][35] | 3.8 V 25 W·h (6,579 mA·h)[36] | 3.75 V 24.8 W·h (6,613 mA·h)[21] | |
| Dimensions | 241 mm (9.5 in) H 186 mm (7.3 in) W 9.4 mm (0.37 in) D |
241.2 mm (9.50 in) H 185.7 mm (7.31 in) W 8.8 mm (0.35 in) D |
242.8 mm (9.56 in) H 189.7 mm (7.47 in) W 13.4 mm (0.53 in) D | ||
| Weight | Wi-Fi: 652 g (1.437 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 662 g (1.459 lb) |
Wi-Fi: 650 g (1.43 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 660 g (1.46 lb) |
Wi-Fi: 601 g (1.325 lb) GSM model: 613 g (1.351 lb) CDMA model: 607 g (1.338 lb) |
Wi-Fi: 680 g (1.50 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 730 g (1.61 lb) | |
| Greenhouse gas emissions | 170 kg CO2e[37] 220 kg CO2e[38] |
180 kg CO2e[39] | 105 kg CO2e[40] 130 kg CO2e[41] |
130 kg CO2e[42] | |
| Hardware strings | iPad3,4 iPad3,5 iPad3,6 |
iPad3,1 iPad3,2 iPad3,3 |
iPad2,1 iPad2,2 iPad2,3 iPad2,4 |
iPad1,1 | |
| Model number[43] | A1458 (Wi-Fi) A1459 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A1460 (Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)) |
A1416 (Wi-Fi) A1403 (Wi-Fi + Cellular (VZ)) A1430 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
A1395 (Wi-Fi) A1396 (GSM model) A1397 (CDMA model) |
A1219 (Wi-Fi) A1337 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) | |
| FCCID | BCGA1458[44] BCGA1459[45] BCGA1460[46] |
BCGA1416[47] BCGA1403[48] BCGA1430[49] |
BCGA1395[50] BCGA1396[51] BCGA1397[52] |
BCG-E2381A[53] BCG-E2328A (GSM)[54] | |
| Released | February 5, 2013 |
March 16, 2012 | March 11, 2011 | April 30, 2010 | |
| Discontinued | October 16, 2014 |
October 23, 2012 | March 18, 2014 |
March 2, 2011 | |
| Unsupported | September 19, 2017 July 22, 2019 |
September 13, 2016 July 22, 2019 |
September 19, 2012 | ||
iPad Mini
[edit]| Model | Announced | Release(d) | Discontinued | Support | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With OS | Date | Latest OS | Ended | Lifespan[a] | |||
| iPad Mini (1st) | October 23, 2012 | iOS 6.0 | November 2, 2012 | June 19, 2015 | iOS 9.3.5 iOS 9.3.6 |
August 25, 2016 (Wi-Fi) July 22, 2019 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
5 years, 5 months (Wi-Fi) 8 years, 4 months (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| iPad Mini 2 | October 22, 2013 | iOS 7.0.3 | November 12, 2013 | March 21, 2017 | iOS 12.5.7 | January 23, 2023 | 9 years, 2 months |
| iPad Mini 3 | October 16, 2014 | iOS 8.1 | October 22, 2014 | September 9, 2015 | 8 years, 3 months | ||
| iPad Mini 4 | September 9, 2015 | iOS 9.0 | September 9, 2015 | March 18, 2019 | iPadOS 15.8.5 | September 15, 2025 | 10 years |
| iPad Mini (5th) | March 18, 2019 | iOS 12.2 | March 18, 2019 | September 14, 2021 | Latest iPadOS iPadOS 26.0.1 |
Supported September 29, 2025 |
6 years, 7 months |
| iPad Mini (6th) | September 14, 2021 | iPadOS 15.0 | September 24, 2021 | October 15, 2024 | 4 years, 1 month | ||
| iPad Mini (7th) | October 15, 2024 | iPadOS 18.0.1 | October 23, 2024 | Current | 1 year | ||
Supported
[edit]| Model | iPad Mini (7th generation) |
iPad Mini (6th generation) |
iPad Mini (5th generation) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||||
| Initial release operating system | iPadOS 18.0.1 | iPadOS 15.0 | iOS 12.2 | |
| Latest release operating system | iPadOS 26.0.1 | |||
| Display | Screen size | 8.3 in (210 mm) (diagonal) | 7.9 in (200 mm) (diagonal) | |
| Backlight | LED-backlit | |||
| Multi-touch | Yes | |||
| Technology | Liquid Retina display with IPS technology | Retina display with IPS technology | ||
| Resolution | 2266 x 1488 | 2048 x 1536 | ||
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 326 | |||
| Aspect Ratio | ~3:2 | 4:3 | ||
| Typical Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 500 | |||
| HDR Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | — | |||
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Yes | |||
| Laminated Display | Yes | |||
| Anti-reflective coating | Yes | |||
| Reflectance | 1.8 % | |||
| Full sRGB Display | Yes | |||
| Wide Color Display (Display P3) | Yes | |||
| True Tone Display | Yes | |||
| Night Shift | Yes | |||
| ProMotion Display | No | |||
| HDR 10 Content | Yes | No | ||
| Dolby Vision | Yes | No | ||
| Processor | Chip | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic |
| Technology Node | 3 nm (N3) | 5 nm (N5P) | 7 nm (N7) | |
| Total Cores | 6 | |||
| High-Performance Cores | 2 x Coll-P | 2 x Avalanche | 2 x Vortex | |
| Energy-Efficiency Cores | 4 x Coll-E | 4 x Blizzard | 4 x Tempest | |
| Clock Speed | 3.78 GHz | 2.93 GHz | 2.49 GHz | |
| Bit | 64-bit | |||
| Motion Coprocessor | Embedded in SoC | |||
| Bus width | 64-bit | |||
| Graphics Processor | Apple designed 5-core GPU (G16P) | Apple designed 5-core GPU (G14P) | Apple designed 4-core GPU (G11P) | |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (35 TOPS) |
16-core Neural Engine (15.8 TOPS) |
8-core Neural Engine (5 TOPS) | |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB, 256 GB | ||
| Storage Type | NAND Flash driven by NVMe-based controller that communicates over a PCIe connection | |||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | 3 GB | |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 3200 MHz (51.2 GB/s) | LPDDR4X 2133 MHz (34.1 GB/s) | ||
| Connector | Main Connector | USB-C port supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | 8-pin Lightning connector port supporting charging | |
| Side Connector | — | |||
| Transmission Speed | Up to 10 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 3.1 Gen 2) | Up to 5 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 3.0) | Up to 0.480 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 2.0) | |
| External Display Support | One display up to 4K resolution at 60 Hz | One display up to 4K resolution at 30 Hz | No | |
| Apple Pencil Support | Apple Pencil Pro Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
Second generation Apple Pencil Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
First generation Apple Pencil | |
| Keyboard Support | Bluetooth Keyboard | Yes | ||
| Smart Keyboard | No | |||
| Smart Keyboard Folio | No | |||
| Magic Keyboard | No | |||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) |
| MIMO | Yes | |||
| Simultaneous Dual Band | Yes | |||
| Maximum Wi-Fi Speed | 2.4 Gbit/s | 1.2 Gbit/s | 0.866 Gbit/s | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 | ||
| Cellular (Cellular models only) | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 31 bands/5G (sub-6 GHz) | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 32 bands/5G (sub-6 GHz) | GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 28 bands | |
| Assisted GPS (Cellular models only) | Yes | |||
| GLONASS/GNSS (Cellular models only) | Yes | |||
| SIM card form-factor (Cellular models only) | — | Nano-SIM | ||
| eSIM | ||||
| Secure Authentication | Touch ID | In Top Button | Second generation sensor in Home Button | |
| Face ID | No | |||
| Sensors | LiDAR sensor | No | ||
| Three-axis gyro | Yes | |||
| Accelerometer | Yes | |||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | |||
| Barometer | Yes | |||
| Rear Camera | Camera | 12 MP Wide | 8 MP Wide | |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.4 | ||
| Optical Image Stabilization | No | |||
| Auto Image Stabilization | Yes | |||
| Element Lens | Five-element lens | |||
| Optical Zoom | 1x | |||
| Digital Zoom | 5x | |||
| Autofocus | With Focus Pixels | Yes | ||
| Panorama | Up to 63 MP | Up to 43 MP | ||
| Lens Cover | — | |||
| Burst Mode | Yes | |||
| Flash | True Tone flash | Quad-LED True Tone flash | — | |
| Live Photos | Yes | |||
| Wide Color Capture | Yes | |||
| HDR for photos | Smart HDR 4 | Smart HDR 3 | Auto HDR | |
| Video Recording | 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p HD at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps |
1080p HD at 30 fps | ||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | 30 fps | No | ||
| Optical Image Stabilization for Video | No | |||
| Optical Video Zoom | 1x | |||
| Digital Video Zoom | 3x | |||
| Slow-motion video | 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps | 720p at 120 fps | ||
| Audio Zoom | No | |||
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | Yes | |||
| Cinematic video stabilization | 4K, 1080p and 720p | No | ||
| Stereo Recording | No | |||
| Front Camera | Camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide | 7 MP FaceTime HD | |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.2 | ||
| Center Stage | Yes | No | ||
| Portrait Mode | No | |||
| Portrait Lighting | No | |||
| Animoji and Memoji | No | |||
| Live Photos | Yes | |||
| Wide color capture | Yes | |||
| Retina Flash | Yes | |||
| Video Recording | 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps | ||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | 30 fps | No | ||
| HDR for photos | Smart HDR 4 | Smart HDR 3 | Auto HDR | |
| Cinematic video stabilization | 1080p and 720p | No | ||
| Auto Image Stabilization | Yes | No | ||
| FaceTime | Yes | |||
| Audio | Playback | Two loudspeakers with one loudspeaker at top left and one loudspeaker at bottom left in portrait orientation adjusting sound to device orientation |
Two loudspeakers at bottom in portrait orientation | |
| Dolby Atmos | Built-in speakers and headphones with Spatial Audio | Headphones with Spatial Audio | ||
| 3.5 mm Jack | No | Yes | ||
| Materials | Front | All models have black glass front | Silver: White glass front Gold: White glass front Space Gray: Black glass front | |
| Back | Starlight: Starlight anodized flat aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum back Blue: Blue anodized flat aluminum back Purple: Purple anodized flat aluminum back |
Starlight: Starlight anodized flat aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum back Pink: Pink anodized flat aluminum back Purple: Purple anodized flat aluminum back |
Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum back Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum back | |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top and bottom. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. |
Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | |||
| Side | Starlight: Starlight anodized flat aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum side Blue: Blue anodized flat aluminum side Purple: Purple anodized flat aluminum side |
Starlight: Starlight anodized flat aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum side Pink: Pink anodized flat aluminum side Purple: Purple anodized flat aluminum side |
Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum side Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum side | |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top and bottom. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. |
Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | |||
| Colors | ||||
| Power | 3.81 V 19.19 W·h (5,034 mA·h)[55] | 3.82 V 19.3 W·h (5,124 mA·h)[56] | ||
| Included Charger | 20 W (9 V 2.22 A) USB-C Charger is not included in Europe and the United Kingdom |
20 W (9 V 2.22 A) USB-C | 12 W (5 V 2.4 A) or 10 W (5 V 2 A) USB-A | |
| Compatible Charger | 30 W USB-C 20 W USB-C |
30 W USB-C 20 W USB-C 18 W USB-C 12 W USB-A 10 W USB-A | ||
| Dimensions | Height | 195.4 mm (7.69 in) | 203.2 mm (8.00 in) | |
| Width | 134.8 mm (5.31 in) | |||
| Depth | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | ||
| Weight | Wi-Fi | 293 g (10.3 oz) | 300.5 g (10.60 oz) | |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | 297 g (10.5 oz) | 308.2 g (10.87 oz) | ||
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | 65 kg CO2e[57] | 68 kg CO2e[58] | 70 kg CO2e[59] | |
| Hardware strings | iPad16,1 iPad16,2 |
iPad14,1 iPad14,2 |
iPad11,1 iPad11,2 | |
| Model number | A2993 A2995 A2996 |
A2567 A2568 A2569 |
A2133 A2124 A2126 A2125 | |
| Announced Date | October 15, 2024 | September 14, 2021 | March 18, 2019 | |
| Released Date | October 23, 2024 | September 24, 2021 | March 18, 2019 | |
| Discontinued Date | In production | October 15, 2024 | September 14, 2021 | |
| Unsupported Date | Supported | |||
Unsupported
[edit]| Model | iPad mini 4 | iPad mini 3 | iPad mini 2 | iPad mini (1st generation) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture | |||||
| Initial release operating system | iOS 9.0 | iOS 8.1 | iOS 7.0.3 (Wi-Fi) iOS 7.1 (Wi-Fi + cellular) |
iOS 6.0 (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + cellular) iOS 6.0.1 (Wi-Fi + cellular (TD-LTE)) | |
| Latest release operating system | iPadOS 15.8.5 | iOS 12.5.7 | iOS 9.3.6 (Wi-Fi + cellular) iOS 9.3.5 (Wi-Fi) | ||
| Display | Screen size | 7.9 in (200 mm) (diagonal) | |||
| Backlight | LED-backlit | ||||
| Multi-touch | Yes | ||||
| Technology | Retina Display with IPS technology | ||||
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 | 1024 x 768 | |||
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 326 | 163 | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | ||||
| Typical Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 400 | ||||
| HDR Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | — | ||||
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Yes | ||||
| Laminated Display | Yes | No | |||
| Anti-reflective coating | Yes | No | |||
| Reflectance | 2.0% | — | |||
| Full sRGB Display | Yes | No | |||
| Wide Color Display (Display P3) | No | ||||
| True Tone Display | No | ||||
| Night Shift | Yes | No | |||
| ProMotion Display | No | ||||
| HDR 10 Content | No | ||||
| Dolby Vision | No | ||||
| Processor | Chip | Apple A8 | Apple A7 | Apple A5 | |
| Technology Node | 20 nm | 28 nm | 32 nm | ||
| Total Cores | 2 | ||||
| High-Performance Cores | 2 x Typhoon | 2 x Cyclone | 2 x ARM Cortex-A9 | ||
| Energy-Efficiency Cores | — | ||||
| Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 1.3 GHz | 1.0 GHz | ||
| Bit | 64-bit | 32-bit | |||
| Motion Coprocessor | M8 | M7 | — | ||
| Bus width | 64-bit | ||||
| Graphics Processor | PowerVR 6XT Series GX6450 (4-core) | PowerVR 6 Series G6430 (4-core) | PowerVR SGX543 (2-core) | ||
| Neural Engine | — | ||||
| Storage | 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB | 16 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB | 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB | 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB | |
| Storage Type | NAND Flash (eMMC) | ||||
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | 512 MB | ||
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 800 MHz (12.8 GB/s) | LPDDR2 400 MHz (6.4 GB/s) | |||
| Connector | Main Connector | 8-pin Lightning connector port supporting charging | |||
| Side Connector | — | ||||
| Transmission Speed | Up to 480 Mbit/s transmission speeds (USB 2.0) | ||||
| External Display Support | No | ||||
| Apple Pencil Support | No | ||||
| Keyboard Support | Bluetooth Keyboard | Yes | |||
| Smart Keyboard | No | ||||
| Smart Keyboard Folio | No | ||||
| Magic Keyboard | No | ||||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) | ||
| MIMO | Yes | ||||
| Simultaneous Dual Band | No | ||||
| Maximum Wi-Fi Speed | 866 Mbit/s | 300 Mbit/s | |||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 | |||
| Cellular (Cellular models only) | GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B/LTE up to 20 bands CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B is available in some models |
GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B/LTE up to 14 bands CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B is available in some models |
GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B/LTE up to 5 bands CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B is available in some models | ||
| Assisted GPS (Cellular models only) | Yes | ||||
| GLONASS/GNSS (Cellular models only) | Yes | ||||
| SIM card form-factor (Cellular models only) | Nano-SIM | ||||
| Apple Physical SIM | — | ||||
| Secure Authentication | Touch ID | Second generation sensor in Home Button | First generation sensor in Home Button | No | |
| Face ID | No | ||||
| Sensors | LiDAR sensor | No | |||
| Three-axis gyro | Yes | ||||
| Accelerometer | Yes | ||||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | ||||
| Barometer | Yes | No | |||
| Rear Camera | Camera | 8 MP Wide | 5 MP Wide | ||
| Aperture | f/2.4 | ||||
| Optical Image Stabilization | No | ||||
| Auto Image Stabilization | Yes | No | |||
| Element Lens | Five-element lens | ||||
| Optical Zoom | 1x | ||||
| Digital Zoom | 5x | ||||
| Autofocus | Yes | ||||
| Panorama | Up to 43 MP | Supported | — | ||
| Lens Cover | — | ||||
| Burst Mode | Yes | No | |||
| Flash | — | ||||
| Live Photos | No | ||||
| Wide Color Capture | No | ||||
| HDR for photos | Auto HDR | Yes | |||
| Video Recording | 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps | ||||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | No | ||||
| Optical Image Stabilization for Video | No | ||||
| Optical Video Zoom | 1x | ||||
| Digital Video Zoom | 3x | ||||
| Slow-motion video | 720p at 120 fps | — | |||
| Audio Zoom | No | ||||
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | Yes | No | |||
| Cinematic video stabilization | No | ||||
| Stereo Recording | No | ||||
| Front Camera | Camera | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD | |||
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.4 | |||
| Center Stage | No | ||||
| Portrait Mode | No | ||||
| Portrait Lighting | No | ||||
| Animoji and Memoji | No | ||||
| Live Photos | No | ||||
| Wide color capture | No | ||||
| Retina Flash | No | ||||
| Video Recording | 720p HD video recording at 30 fps | ||||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | No | ||||
| HDR for photos | No | ||||
| Cinematic video stabilization | No | ||||
| Auto Image Stabilization | No | ||||
| FaceTime | Yes | ||||
| Audio | Playback | Two loudspeakers at bottom in portrait orientation | |||
| Dolby Atmos | No | ||||
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | ||||
| Materials | Front | Silver: White glass front Gold: White glass front Space Gray: Black glass front |
Silver: White glass front Space Gray: Black glass front |
Black & Slate: Black glass front White & Silver: White glass front | |
| Back | Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum back Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum back |
Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum back |
Black & Slate: Black & Slate anodized contoured aluminum back White & Silver: White & Silver anodized contoured aluminum back | ||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a piece plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | |||||
| Side | Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum side Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum side |
Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum side |
Black & Slate: Black & Slate anodized contoured aluminum side White & Silver: White & Silver anodized contoured aluminum side | ||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a piece plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | |||||
| Colors | |||||
| Power | 3.82 V 19.3 W·h (5,124 mA·h)[60] | 3.75 V 24.3 W·h (6,471 mA·h) | 3.72 V 16.5 W·h (4,440 mA·h) | ||
| Included Charger | 12 W (5 V 2.4 A) or 10 W (5 V 2 A) USB-A | ||||
| Compatible Charger | 12 W USB-A 10 W USB-A 5 W USB-A | ||||
| Dimensions | Height | 203.2 mm (8.00 in) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | ||
| Width | 134.8 mm (5.31 in) | 134.7 mm (5.30 in) | |||
| Depth | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 7.5 mm (0.30 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | ||
| Weight | Wi-Fi | 298.8 g (10.54 oz) | 331 g (11.7 oz) | 308 g (10.9 oz) | |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | 304 g (10.7 oz) | 341 g (12.0 oz) | 312 g (11.0 oz) | ||
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | 120 kg CO2e[61] | 170 kg CO2e[62][63] | 95 kg CO2e[64] | ||
| Hardware strings | iPad5,1 iPad5,2 |
iPad4,7 iPad4,8 iPad4,9 |
iPad4,4 iPad4,5 iPad4,6 |
iPad2,5 iPad2,6 iPad2,7 | |
| Model number | A1538 A1550 |
A1599 A1600 A1601 |
A1489 A1490 A1491 |
A1432 A1454 A1455 | |
| Announced Date | September 9, 2015 | October 16, 2014 | October 22, 2013 | October 23, 2012 | |
| Released Date | September 9, 2015 | October 22, 2014 | November 12, 2013 | Wi-Fi: November 16, 2012 Wi-Fi + Cellular: 2013 | |
| Discontinued Date | March 18, 2019 | March 21, 2017 | September 7, 2016 |
September 9, 2015 | |
| Unsupported Date | Bug fixes, security updates only | January 23, 2023 | January 23, 2023 | September 13, 2016(Wi-Fi) July 22, 2019(Wi-Fi + cellular) | |
iPad Air
[edit]| Model | Announced | Release(d) | Discontinued | Support | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With OS | Date | Latest OS | Ended | Lifespan[a] | |||
| iPad Air (1st) | October 22, 2013 | iOS 7.0.3 | November 1, 2013 | March 21, 2016 | iOS 12.5.7 | January 23, 2023 | 9 years, 2 months |
| iPad Air 2 | October 16, 2014 | iOS 8.1 | October 22, 2014 | March 21, 2017 | iPadOS 15.8.5 | September 15, 2025 | 10 years, 10 months |
| iPad Air (3rd) | March 18, 2019 | iOS 12.2 | March 18, 2019 | September 15, 2020 | Latest iPadOS iPadOS 26.0.1 |
Supported September 29, 2025 |
6 years, 7 months |
| iPad Air (4th) | September 15, 2020 | iPadOS 14.1 | October 23, 2020 | March 8, 2022 | 5 years, 1 month | ||
| iPad Air (5th) | March 8, 2022 | iPadOS 15.4 | March 18, 2022 | May 7, 2024 | 3 years, 7 months | ||
| iPad Air (6th) | May 7, 2024 | iPadOS 17.5 | May 15, 2024 | March 4, 2025 | 1 year, 5 months | ||
| iPad Air (7th) | March 4, 2025 | iPadOS 18.3.1 | March 12, 2025 | Current | 7 months | ||
Supported
[edit]| Model | iPad Air 11-in. (7th generation) |
iPad Air 13-in. (7th generation) |
iPad Air 11-in. (6th generation) |
iPad Air 13-in. (6th generation) |
iPad Air (5th generation) |
iPad Air (4th generation) |
iPad Air (3rd generation) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture | |||||||||
| Initial release operating system | iPadOS 18.3.1 | iPadOS 17.5 | iPadOS 15.4 | iPadOS 14.0 | iOS 12.2 | ||||
| Latest release operating system | iPadOS 26.0.1 | ||||||||
| Display | Screen size | 10.9 in (280 mm) (diagonal) | 12.9 in (330 mm) (diagonal) | 10.9 in (280 mm) (diagonal) | 12.9 in (330 mm) (diagonal) | 10.9 in (280 mm) (diagonal) | 10.5 in (270 mm) (diagonal) | ||
| Backlight | LED-backlit | ||||||||
| Multi-touch | Yes | ||||||||
| Technology | Liquid Retina display with IPS technology | Retina display with IPS technology | |||||||
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 | 2732 x 2048 | 2360 x 1640 | 2732 x 2048 | 2360 x 1640 | 2224 x 1668 | |||
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 264 | ||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | ~10:7 | 4:3 | ~10:7 | 4:3 | ~10:7 | 4:3 | |||
| Typical Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 500 | 600 | 500 | 600 | 500 | ||||
| HDR Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | — | ||||||||
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Yes | ||||||||
| Laminated Display | Yes | ||||||||
| Anti-reflective coating | Yes | ||||||||
| Reflectance | 1.8 % | ||||||||
| Full sRGB Display | Yes | ||||||||
| Wide Color Display (Display P3) | Yes | ||||||||
| True Tone Display | Yes | ||||||||
| Night Shift | Yes | ||||||||
| ProMotion Display | No | ||||||||
| HDR 10 Content | Yes | No | |||||||
| Dolby Vision | Yes | No | |||||||
| Apple Pencil Hover | Yes | No | |||||||
| Processor | Chip | Apple M3 | Apple M2 | Apple M1 | Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic | |||
| Technology Node | 3 nm (N3B) | 5 nm (N5P) | 5 nm (N5) | 7 nm (N7) | |||||
| Total Cores | 8 | 6 | |||||||
| High-Performance Cores | 4 x Coll-P | 4 x Avalanche | 4 x Firestorm | 2 x Firestorm | 2 x Vortex | ||||
| Energy-Efficiency Cores | 4 x Coll-E | 4 x Blizzard | 4 x Icestorm | 4 x Tempest | |||||
| Clock Speed | 4.05 GHz, 2.75 GHz | 3.49 GHz, 2.42 GHz | 3.20 GHz, 2.06 GHz | 3.09 GHz, 1.82 GHz | 2.49 GHz, 1.49 GHz | ||||
| Bit | 64-bit | ||||||||
| Motion Coprocessor | Embedded in SoC | ||||||||
| Bus width | 128-bit | 64-bit | |||||||
| Graphics Processor | Apple designed 9-core GPU (G16G) with hardware ray tracing | Apple designed 9-core GPU (G15G) | Apple designed 8-core GPU (G13G) | Apple designed 4-core GPU (G13P) | Apple designed 4-core GPU (G11P) | ||||
| Media Engine | Hardware-accelerated 8K H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW AV1 Decode |
Hardware-accelerated H.264 and HEVC | — | ||||||
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (18 TOPS) |
16-core Neural Engine (15.8 TOPS) |
16-core Neural Engine (11 TOPS) |
8-core Neural Engine (5 TOPS) | |||||
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 64 GB, 256 GB | |||||||
| Storage Type | PCIe-based SSD | NAND Flash driven by NVMe-based controller that communicates over a PCIe connection | |||||||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | 3 GB | ||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 3200 MHz (102.4 GB/s) | LPDDR4X 2133 MHz (68.2 GB/s) | LPDDR4X 2133 MHz (34.1 GB/s) | ||||||
| Virtual Memory Swap | Yes | Requires iPadOS 16 and later 256 GB storage only |
No | ||||||
| Connector | Main Connector | USB-C port supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | 8-pin Lightning connector port supporting charging | ||||||
| Side Connector | Back Smart connector for Magic Keyboard Magnetic connector (For Apple Pencil Pro) |
Back Smart connector for Smart Keyboard Folio and Magic Keyboard Magnetic connector (For 2nd generation Apple Pencil) |
Side Smart connector for Smart Keyboard | ||||||
| Transmission Speed | Up to 10 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 3.1 Gen 2) | Up to 5 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 3.0) | Up to 0.48 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 2.0) | ||||||
| External Display Support | One display up to 6K resolution at 60 Hz at 8-bit color depth | One display up to 4K resolution at 30 Hz at 8-bit color depth or 1080p resolution at 60 Hz at 8-bit color depth | No | ||||||
| Apple Pencil Support | Apple Pencil Pro Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
Second generation Apple Pencil Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
First generation Apple Pencil | ||||||
| Keyboard Support | Bluetooth Keyboard | Yes | |||||||
| Smart Keyboard | No | Yes | |||||||
| Smart Keyboard Folio | No | Yes | No | ||||||
| Magic Keyboard | Yes | No | |||||||
| Magic Keyboard Folio | No | ||||||||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | |||||
| MIMO | Yes | ||||||||
| Simultaneous Dual Band | Yes | ||||||||
| Maximum Wi-Fi Speed | 2.4 Gbit/s | 1.2 Gbit/s | 0.866 Gbit/s | ||||||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |||||||
| Cellular (Cellular models only) | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 31 bands/5G (sub-6 GHz) | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 32 bands/5G (sub-6 GHz) | GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 30 bands | GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 28 bands | |||||
| Assisted GPS (Cellular models only) | Yes | ||||||||
| GLONASS/GNSS (Cellular models only) | Yes | ||||||||
| SIM card form-factor (Cellular models only) | — | Nano-SIM | |||||||
| eSIM | |||||||||
| Secure Authentication | Touch ID | In Top Button | Second generation sensor in Home Button | ||||||
| Face ID | No | ||||||||
| Sensors | LiDAR sensor | No | |||||||
| Three-axis gyro | Yes | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | Yes | ||||||||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | ||||||||
| Barometer | Yes | ||||||||
| Rear Camera | Camera | 12 MP Wide | 8 MP Wide | ||||||
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.4 | |||||||
| Optical Image Stabilization | No | ||||||||
| Auto Image Stabilization | Yes | ||||||||
| Element Lens | Five-element lens | ||||||||
| Optical Zoom | 1x | ||||||||
| Digital Zoom | 5x zoom in | ||||||||
| Autofocus | With Focus Pixels | Yes | |||||||
| Panorama | Up to 63 MP | Up to 43 MP | |||||||
| Lens Cover | — | ||||||||
| Burst Mode | Yes | ||||||||
| Flash | — | ||||||||
| Live Photos | Yes | ||||||||
| Wide Color Capture | Yes | ||||||||
| HDR for photos | Smart HDR 4 | Smart HDR 3 | Auto HDR | ||||||
| Video Recording | 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p HD at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps |
1080p HD at 30 fps | |||||||
| ProRes Video | No | ||||||||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | 30 fps | No | |||||||
| Optical Image Stabilization for Video | No | ||||||||
| Optical Video Zoom | 1x | ||||||||
| Digital Video Zoom | 3x zoom in | ||||||||
| Slow-motion video | 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps | 720p at 120 fps | |||||||
| Audio Zoom | No | ||||||||
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | Yes | ||||||||
| Cinematic video stabilization | 4K, 1080p and 720p | 1080p and 720p | No | ||||||
| Stereo Recording | No | ||||||||
| Front Camera | Camera | Landscape 12 MP Center Stage | 12 MP Ultra Wide | 7 MP FaceTime HD | |||||
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.4 | f/2.2 | ||||||
| Center Stage | Yes | No | |||||||
| Portrait Mode | No | ||||||||
| Portrait Lighting | No | ||||||||
| Animoji and Memoji | No | ||||||||
| Live Photos | Yes | ||||||||
| Wide color capture | Yes | ||||||||
| Retina Flash | Yes | ||||||||
| Video Recording | 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps | ||||||
| ProRes Video | No | ||||||||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | 30 fps | No | |||||||
| HDR for photos | Smart HDR 4 | Smart HDR 3 | Auto HDR | ||||||
| Cinematic video stabilization | 1080p and 720p | No | |||||||
| Auto Image Stabilization | Yes | No | |||||||
| FaceTime | Yes | ||||||||
| Audio | Playback | Two loudspeakers with one loudspeaker at top left and one loudspeaker at bottom left in portrait orientation adjusting sound to device orientation |
Two loudspeakers with one loudspeaker at top left and one loudspeaker at bottom left in portrait orientation adjusting sound to device orientation |
Two loudspeakers with doubled bass with one loudspeaker at top left and one loudspeaker at bottom left in portrait orientation adjusting sound to device orientation |
Two loudspeakers with one loudspeaker at top left and one loudspeaker at bottom left in portrait orientation adjusting sound to device orientation |
Two loudspeakers at bottom in portrait orientation | |||
| Dolby Atmos | Built-in speakers and headphones with Spatial Audio | Headphones with Spatial Audio | |||||||
| 3.5 mm Jack | No | Yes | |||||||
| Microphone | Two microphones | ||||||||
| Materials | Front | All models have black glass front | Silver: White glass front Gold: White glass front Space Gray: Black glass front | ||||||
| Back | Starlight: Starlight anodized flat aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum back Purple: Purple anodized flat aluminum back Blue: Blue anodized flat aluminum back |
Starlight: Starlight anodized flat aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum back Pink: Pink anodized flat aluminum back Purple: Purple anodized flat aluminum back Blue: Blue anodized flat aluminum back |
Silver: Silver anodized flat aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum back Rose Gold: Rose Gold anodized flat aluminum back Green: Green anodized flat aluminum back Blue: Blue anodized flat aluminum back |
Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum back Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum back | |||||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top and bottom. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. |
Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | ||||||||
| Side | Starlight: Starlight anodized flat aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum side Purple: Purple anodized flat aluminum side Blue: Blue anodized flat aluminum side |
Starlight: Starlight anodized flat aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum side Pink: Pink anodized flat aluminum side Purple: Purple anodized flat aluminum side Blue: Blue anodized flat aluminum side |
Silver: Silver anodized flat aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum side Rose Gold: Rose Gold anodized flat aluminum side Green: Green anodized flat aluminum side Blue: Blue anodized flat aluminum side |
Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum side Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum side | |||||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top and bottom. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. |
Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | ||||||||
| Colors | |||||||||
| Power | 28.93 W·h | 36.59 W·h | 28.93 W·h | 36.59 W·h | 3.8 V 28.6 W·h (7,606 mA·h)[65] | 3.77 V 30.8 W·h (8,134 mA·h)[66] | |||
| Included Charger | 20 W (9 V 2.22 A) USB-C Charger is not included in Europe and the United Kingdom |
20 W (9 V 2.22 A) USB-C | 12 W (5 V 2.4 A) or 10 W (5 V 2 A) USB-A | ||||||
| Compatible Charger | 30 W USB-C 20 W USB-C |
30 W USB-C 20 W USB-C 18 W USB-C 12 W USB-A 10 W USB-A | |||||||
| Dimensions | Height | 247.6 mm (9.75 in) | 280.6 mm (11.05 in) | 247.6 mm (9.75 in) | 280.6 mm (11.05 in) | 247.6 mm (9.75 in) | 250.6 mm (9.87 in) | ||
| Width | 178.5 mm (7.03 in) | 214.9 mm (8.46 in) | 178.5 mm (7.03 in) | 214.9 mm (8.46 in) | 178.5 mm (7.03 in) | 174.1 mm (6.85 in) | |||
| Depth | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | ||||||||
| Weight | Wi-Fi | 460 g (16 oz) | 616 g (21.7 oz) | 462 g (16.3 oz) | 617 g (21.8 oz) | 461 g (16.3 oz) | 458 g (16.2 oz) | 456 g (16.1 oz) | |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | 460 g (16 oz) | 617 g (21.8 oz) | 462 g (16.3 oz) | 618 g (21.8 oz) | 462 g (16.3 oz) | 460 g (16 oz) | 464 g (16.4 oz) | ||
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | 76 kg CO2e[67] | 89 kg CO2e | 75 kg CO2e[68] | 91 kg CO2e | 80 kg CO2e[69] | 82 kg CO2e[70] | 86 kg CO2e[71] | ||
| Hardware strings | iPad15,3 iPad15,4 |
iPad15,5 iPad15,6 |
iPad14,8 iPad14,9 |
iPad14,10 iPad14,11 |
iPad13,16 iPad13,17 |
iPad13,1 iPad13,2 |
iPad11,3 iPad11,4 | ||
| Model number | A3266 A3267 A3270 |
A3268 A3269 A3271 |
A2902 A2903 A2904 |
A2898 A2899 A2900 |
A2588 A2589 A2591 |
A2316 A2072 A2324 A2325 |
A2152 A2123 A2153 A2154 | ||
| Announced Date | March 4, 2025 | May 7, 2024 | March 8, 2022 | September 15, 2020 | March 18, 2019 | ||||
| Released Date | March 12, 2025 | May 15, 2024 | March 18, 2022 | October 23, 2020 | March 18, 2019 | ||||
| Discontinued Date | In production | March 4, 2025 | May 7, 2024 | March 8, 2022 | September 15, 2020 | ||||
| Unsupported Date | Supported | ||||||||
Unsupported
[edit]| Model | iPad Air 2 | iPad Air (1st generation) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picture | |||
| Initial release operating system | iOS 8.1 | iOS 7.0.3 (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + cellular) iOS 7.1 (Wi-Fi + cellular (TD-LTE)) | |
| Latest release operating system | iPadOS 15.8.5 | iOS 12.5.7 | |
| Display | Screen size | 9.7 in (250 mm) (diagonal) | |
| Backlight | LED-backlit | ||
| Multi-touch | Yes | ||
| Technology | Retina Display with IPS technology | ||
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 | ||
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 264 | ||
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | ||
| Typical Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 400 | ||
| HDR Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | — | ||
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Yes | ||
| Laminated Display | Yes | No | |
| Anti-reflective coating | Yes | No | |
| Reflectance | 2.5% | — | |
| Full sRGB Display | Yes | ||
| Wide Color Display (Display P3) | No | ||
| True Tone Display | No | ||
| Night Shift | Yes | ||
| ProMotion Display | No | ||
| HDR 10 Content | No | ||
| Dolby Vision | No | ||
| Processor | Chip | Apple A8X | Apple A7 |
| Technology Node | 20 nm | 28 nm | |
| Total Cores | 3 | 2 | |
| High-Performance Cores | 3 x Typhoon | 2 x Cyclone | |
| Energy-Efficiency Cores | — | ||
| Clock Speed | 1.50 GHz | 1.40 GHz | |
| Bit | 64-bit | ||
| Motion Coprocessor | M8 | M7 | |
| Bus width | 128-bit | 64-bit | |
| Graphics Processor | PowerVR 6XT Series GX6850 (8-core) | PowerVR 6 Series G6430 (4-core) | |
| Neural Engine | — | ||
| Media Engine | — | ||
| Storage | 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB | ||
| Storage Type | NAND Flash (eMMC) | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 800 MHz (12.8 GB/s) | ||
| Connector | Main Connector | 8-pin Lightning connector port supporting charging | |
| Side Connector | — | ||
| Transmission Speed | Up to 0.480 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 2.0) | ||
| External Display Support | No | ||
| Apple Pencil Support | No | ||
| Keyboard Support | Bluetooth Keyboard | Yes | |
| Smart Keyboard | No | ||
| Smart Keyboard Folio | No | ||
| Magic Keyboard | No | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11a/b/g/n) 802.11n in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| MIMO | Yes | ||
| Simultaneous Dual Band | No | ||
| Maximum Wi-Fi Speed | 0.866 Gbit/s | 0.300 Gbit/s | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | ||
| Cellular (Cellular models only) | GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B/LTE up to 20 bands
CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B is available in some models |
GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B/LTE up to 14 bands CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B is available in some models | |
| Assisted GPS (Cellular models only) | Yes | ||
| GLONASS/GNSS (Cellular models only) | Yes | ||
| SIM card form-factor (Cellular models only) | Nano-SIM | ||
| — | |||
| Secure Authentication | Touch ID | Second generation sensor in Home Button | No |
| Face ID | No | ||
| Sensors | LiDAR sensor | No | |
| Three-axis gyro | Yes | ||
| Accelerometer | Yes | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | ||
| Barometer | Yes | No | |
| Rear Camera | Camera | 8 MP Wide | 5 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | ||
| Optical Image Stabilization | No | ||
| Auto Image Stabilization | Yes | No | |
| Element Lens | Five-element lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | 1x | ||
| Digital Zoom | 5x zoom in | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | ||
| Panorama | Up to 43 MP | — | |
| Lens Cover | — | ||
| Burst Mode | Yes | — | |
| Flash | — | ||
| Live Photos | No | ||
| Wide Color Capture | No | ||
| HDR for photos | Yes | ||
| Video Recording | 1080p HD at 30 fps | ||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | No | ||
| Optical Image Stabilization for Video | No | ||
| Optical Video Zoom | 1x | ||
| Digital Video Zoom | 3x zoom in | ||
| Slow-motion video | 720p at 120 fps | — | |
| Audio Zoom | No | ||
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | Yes | Support time-lapse video without stabilization | |
| Cinematic video stabilization | No | ||
| Stereo Recording | No | ||
| Front Camera | Camera | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD | |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.4 | |
| Center Stage | No | ||
| Portrait Mode | No | ||
| Portrait Lighting | No | ||
| Animoji and Memoji | No | ||
| Live Photos | No | ||
| Wide color capture | No | ||
| Retina Flash | No | ||
| Video Recording | 720p HD video recording at 30 fps | ||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | No | ||
| HDR for photos | No | ||
| Cinematic video stabilization | No | ||
| Auto Image Stabilization | No | ||
| FaceTime | Yes | ||
| Audio | Playback | Two loudspeakers at bottom in portrait orientation | |
| Dolby Atmos | No | ||
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | ||
| Microphone | Two microphone | ||
| Materials | Front | Silver: White glass front Gold: White glass front Space Gray: Black glass front |
Silver: White glass front Space Gray: Black glass front |
| Back | Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum back Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum back |
Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum back | |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a piece of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | |||
| Side | Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum side Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum side |
Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum side | |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a piece of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | |||
| Colors | |||
| Power | 3.76 V 27.3 W·h (7,340 mA·h)[72] | 3.73 V 32.4 W·h (8,827 mA·h)[73] | |
| Included Charger | 12 W (5 V 2.4 A) or 10 W (5 V 2 A) USB-A | ||
| Compatible Charger | 12 W USB-A 10 W USB-A | ||
| Dimensions | Height | 240 mm (9.4 in) | |
| Width | 169.5 mm (6.67 in) | ||
| Depth | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 7.5 mm (0.30 in) | |
| Weight | Wi-Fi | 437 g (15.4 oz) | 469 g (16.5 oz) |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | 444 g (15.7 oz) | 478 g (16.9 oz) | |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | 190 kg CO2e[74] | 210 kg CO2e[75] | |
| Hardware strings | iPad5,3 iPad5,4 |
iPad4,1 iPad4,2 iPad4,3 | |
| Model number | A1566 A1567 |
A1474 A1475 A1476 | |
| Announced Date | October 16, 2014 | October 22, 2013 | |
| Released Date | 32 GB: September 7, 2016 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB: October 24, 2014 |
November 1, 2013 | |
| Discontinued Date | 32 & 128 GB: March 21, 2017 16 GB and 64 GB: September 7, 2016 |
64 and 128 GB: October 16, 2014 16 and 32 GB: March 21, 2016 | |
| Unsupported Date | Obsolete 29 July 2024 | January 23, 2023 | |
iPad Pro
[edit]| Model | Announced | Release(d) | Discontinued | Support | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With OS | Date | Latest OS | Ended | Lifespan[a] | |||
| iPad Pro (1st) 12.9-inch | September 9, 2015 | iOS 9.1 | November 11, 2015 | June 5, 2017 | iPadOS 16.7.12 | September 15, 2025 | 10 years |
| iPad Pro (1st) 9.7-inch | March 21, 2016 | iOS 9.3 | March 31, 2016 | 9 years, 5 months | |||
| iPad Pro (2nd) | June 5, 2017 | iOS 10.3.2 | June 13, 2017 | October 30, 2018 (12.9" model) March 18, 2019 (10.5" model) |
iPadOS 17.7.10 | August 20, 2025 | 8 years, 4 months |
| iPad Pro (3rd) | October 30, 2018 | iOS 12.1 | November 7, 2018 | March 18, 2020 | Latest iPadOS iPadOS 26.0.1 |
Supported September 29, 2025 |
7 years |
| iPad Pro (4th) | March 18, 2020 | iPadOS 13.4 | March 25, 2020 | April 20, 2021 | 5 years, 7 months | ||
| iPad Pro (5th) | April 20, 2021 | iPadOS 14.5 | May 21, 2021 | October 18, 2022 | 4 years, 6 months | ||
| iPad Pro (6th) | October 18, 2022 | iPadOS 16.1 | October 26, 2022 | May 7, 2024 | 3 years | ||
| iPad Pro (7th) | May 7, 2024 | iPadOS 17.5 | May 15, 2024 | October 15, 2025 | 1 year, 5 months | ||
| iPad Pro (8th) | October 15, 2025 | iPadOS 26.0.1 | October 22, 2025 | Current | 0 months | ||
Supported
[edit]| Model | iPad Pro 11-in. (6th generation) |
iPad Pro 13-in. (2nd generation) |
iPad Pro 11-in. (5th generation) |
iPad Pro 13-in. (1st generation) |
iPad Pro 11-in. (4th generation) |
iPad Pro 12.9-in. (6th generation) |
iPad Pro 11-in. (3rd generation) |
iPad Pro 12.9-in. (5th generation) |
iPad Pro 11-in. (2nd generation) |
iPad Pro 12.9-in. (4th generation) |
iPad Pro 11-in. (1st generation) |
iPad Pro 12.9-in. (3rd generation) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture | |||||||||||||
| Initial release operating system | iPadOS 26.0.1 | iPadOS 17.5 | iPadOS 16.1 | iPadOS 14.5 | iPadOS 13.4 | iOS 12.1 | |||||||
| Latest release operating system | iPadOS 26.0.1 | ||||||||||||
| Display | Screen size | 11.1 in (280 mm) (diagonal) 6.3 by 9.1 in (160 by 230 mm) |
13 in (330 mm) (diagonal) 7.8 by 10.4 in (200 by 260 mm) |
11.1 in (280 mm) (diagonal) 6.3 by 9.1 in (160 by 230 mm) |
13 in (330 mm) (diagonal) 7.8 by 10.4 in (200 by 260 mm) |
11 in (280 mm) (diagonal) 6.3 by 9.0 in (160 by 230 mm) |
12.9 in (330 mm) (diagonal) 7.8 by 10.3 in (200 by 260 mm) |
11 in (280 mm) (diagonal) 6.3 by 9.0 in (160 by 230 mm) |
12.9 in (330 mm) (diagonal) 7.8 by 10.3 in (200 by 260 mm) |
11 in (280 mm) (diagonal) 6.3 by 9.0 in (160 by 230 mm) |
12.9 in (330 mm) (diagonal) 7.8 by 10.3 in (200 by 260 mm) |
11 in (280 mm) (diagonal) 6.3 by 9.0 in (160 by 230 mm) |
12.9 in (330 mm) (diagonal) 7.8 by 10.3 in (200 by 260 mm) |
| Screen Area – Screen to Body ratio (Body Area) | 371 cm2 – 84% (443 cm2) |
523 cm2 – 86% (607 cm2) |
371 cm2 – 84% (443 cm2) |
523 cm2 – 86% (607 cm2) |
367 cm2 – 83% (442 cm2) |
515 cm2 – 85% (603 cm2) |
367 cm2 – 83% (442 cm2) |
515 cm2 – 85% (603 cm2) |
367 cm2 – 83% (442 cm2) |
515 cm2 – 85% (603 cm2) |
367 cm2 – 83% (442 cm2) |
515 cm2 – 85% (603 cm2) | |
| Backlight | — | LED-backlit | mini-LED-backlit with 2596 full-array local dimming zones | LED-backlit | mini-LED-backlit with 2596 full-array local dimming zones | LED-backlit | |||||||
| Multi-touch | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Technology | Ultra Retina XDR display with Tandem OLED | Liquid Retina display with IPS technology | Liquid Retina XDR display with IPS technology | Liquid Retina display with IPS technology | Liquid Retina XDR display with IPS technology | Liquid Retina display with IPS technology | |||||||
| Resolution | 2420 x 1668 | 2752 x 2064 | 2420 x 1668 | 2752 x 2064 | 2388 x 1668 | 2732 x 2048 | 2388 x 1668 | 2732 x 2048 | 2388 x 1668 | 2732 x 2048 | 2388 x 1668 | 2732 x 2048 | |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 264 | ||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | ~10:7 | 4:3 | ~10:7 | 4:3 | ~10:7 | 4:3 | ~10:7 | 4:3 | ~10:7 | 4:3 | ~10:7 | 4:3 | |
| Typical Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 1000 | 600 | |||||||||||
| XDR Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 1000 (Full screen) 1600 (HDR Content) |
— | 1000 (Full screen) 1600 (HDR Content) |
— | 1000 (Full screen) 1600 (HDR Content) |
— | |||||||
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Laminated Display | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Anti-reflective coating | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Reflectance | 1.8 % | ||||||||||||
| Full sRGB Display | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Wide Color Display (Display P3) | Yes | ||||||||||||
| True Tone Display | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Night Shift | Yes | ||||||||||||
| ProMotion Display | From 10Hz to 120Hz | From 24Hz to 120Hz | |||||||||||
| HDR10 Content | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Dolby Vision | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Apple Pencil hover | Yes | No | |||||||||||
| Processor | Chip | Apple M5 | Apple M4 | Apple M2 | Apple M1 | Apple A12Z Bionic | Apple A12X Bionic | ||||||
| Technology Node | 3 nm (N3P) | 3 nm (N3E) | 5 nm (N5P) | 5 nm (N5) | 7 nm (N7) | ||||||||
| Total Cores | 9 (Models with 256 GB and 512 GB storage) 10 (Models with 1 TB and 2 TB storage) |
8 | |||||||||||
| High-Performance Cores | 3 (Models with 256 GB and 512 GB storage) 4 (Models with 1 TB and 2 TB storage) |
3 (Models with 256 GB and 512 GB storage) 4 (Models with 1 TB and 2 TB storage) |
4 x Avalanche | 4 x Firestorm | 4 x Vortex | ||||||||
| Energy-Efficiency Cores | 6 | 6 | 4 x Blizzard | 4 x Icestorm | 4 x Tempest | ||||||||
| Clock Speed | 4.42 GHz, ??? GHz | 4.39 GHz, 2.75 GHz | 3.49 GHz, 2.42 GHz | 3.20 GHz, 2.06 GHz | 2.49 GHz, 1.59 GHz | ||||||||
| Bit | 64-bit | ||||||||||||
| Motion Coprocessor | Embedded in SoC | ||||||||||||
| Bus width | 128-bit | ||||||||||||
| Graphics Processor | Eighth generation Apple designed 10-core GPU with hardware ray tracing | Seventh generation Apple designed 10-core GPU with hardware ray tracing | Fifth generation Apple designed 10-core GPU | Fourth generation Apple designed 8-core GPU | Second generation Apple designed 8-core GPU | Second generation Apple designed 7-core GPU | |||||||
| Media Engine | Hardware-accelerated 8K H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW AV1 Decode |
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW | Hardware-accelerated H.264 and HEVC | — | |||||||||
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (38 TOPS) |
16-core Neural Engine (15.8 TOPS) |
16-core Neural Engine (11 TOPS) |
8-core Neural Engine (5 TOPS) | ||||||||
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | |||||||||
| Storage Type | PCIe-based SSD | NAND Flash driven by NVMe-based controller that communicates over a PCIe connection | |||||||||||
| RAM | 12 GB (Models with 256 GB and 512 GB storage) 16 GB (Models with 1 TB and 2 TB storage) |
8 GB (Models with 256 GB and 512 GB storage) 16 GB (Models with 1 TB and 2 TB storage) |
8 GB (Models with 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB storage) 16 GB (Models with 1 TB and 2 TB storage) |
6 GB | 4 GB (Models with 64 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB storage) 6 GB (Models with 1 TB storage) | ||||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X 4800 MHz (153.0 GB/s) | LPDDR5X 3750 MHz (120.0 GB/s) | LPDDR5 3200 MHz (102.4 GB/s) | LPDDR4X 2133 MHz (68.2 GB/s) | |||||||||
| Virtual Memory Swap | Yes | Requires iPadOS 16 and later | No | ||||||||||
| Connector | Main Connector | Thunderbolt 3/USB4 USB-C port supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | USB-C port supporting charging and DisplayPort protocols among others | ||||||||||
| Side Connector | Back Smart connector for Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Magnetic connector (For Apple Pencil Pro) |
Back Smart connector for Smart Keyboard Folio and Magic Keyboard Magnetic connector (For 2nd generation Apple Pencil) | |||||||||||
| Transmission Speed | Up to 40 Gbit/s transmission speed (Thunderbolt 3 or USB4) and up to 10 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 3.1 Gen 2) | Up to 10 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 3.1 Gen 2) | |||||||||||
| External Display Support | One display up to 6016 x 3384 at 60 Hz | One display up to 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz | |||||||||||
| Apple Pencil Support | Apple Pencil Pro Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
Second generation Apple Pencil Apple Pencil (USB-C) | |||||||||||
| Keyboard Support | Bluetooth Keyboard | Yes | |||||||||||
| Smart Keyboard | No | ||||||||||||
| Smart Keyboard Folio | No | Yes | |||||||||||
| Magic Keyboard | For iPad Pro (M4/M5) | Yes | |||||||||||
| Magic Keyboard Folio | No | ||||||||||||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | ||||||||
| MIMO | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Simultaneous Dual Band | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Maximum Wi-Fi Speed | 5 Gbit/s | 2.4 Gbit/s | 1.2 Gbit/s | ||||||||||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 | ||||||||||
| Cellular (Cellular models only) | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 31 bands/5G (sub-6 GHz) | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 32 bands/5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) 5G mmWave is available in some models |
GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 32 bands/5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) 5G mmWave is available in some models |
GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 30 bands | GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/Gigabit-class LTE up to 29 bands | ||||||||
| Assisted GPS (Cellular models only) | Yes | ||||||||||||
| GLONASS/GNSS (Cellular models only) | Yes | ||||||||||||
| SIM card form-factor (Cellular models only) | — | Nano-SIM | |||||||||||
| eSIM | |||||||||||||
| Secure Authentication | Touch ID | No | |||||||||||
| Face ID | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Sensors | LiDAR sensor | Yes | No | ||||||||||
| Three-axis gyro | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Accelerometer | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Barometer | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Rear Camera | Camera | 12 MP Wide | 12 MP Wide 10 MP Ultra Wide |
12 MP Wide | |||||||||
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 (Wide) f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
f/1.8 | ||||||||||
| Optical Image Stabilization | No | ||||||||||||
| Auto Image Stabilization | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Element Lens | Five-element lens | Five-elements lens (Wide and Ultra Wide) | Five-element lens | ||||||||||
| Optical Zoom | 1x | 2x zoom out | 1x | ||||||||||
| Digital Zoom | 5x zoom in | ||||||||||||
| Autofocus | With Focus Pixels | With Focus Pixels (Wide only) | With Focus Pixels | ||||||||||
| Panorama | Up to 63 MP | ||||||||||||
| Lens Cover | Sapphire crystal lens cover | ||||||||||||
| Burst Mode | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Flash | Adaptive True Tone flash | Brighter True Tone flash | Quad-LED True Tone flash | ||||||||||
| Live Photos | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Wide Color Capture | Yes | ||||||||||||
| HDR for photos | Smart HDR 4 | Smart HDR 3 | Smart HDR | ||||||||||
| Video Recording | 4K at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p HD at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps |
4K at 30 fps or 60 fps 1080p HD at 30 fps or 60 fps | |||||||||||
| ProRes Video | 1080p at 30 fps for 256 GB storage 4K at 30 fps for 512 GB storage and above 4K at 60 fps with external recording |
1080p at 30 fps for 128 GB storage 4K at 30 fps for 256 GB storage and above |
No | ||||||||||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | 30 fps | No | |||||||||||
| Optical Image Stabilization for Video | No | ||||||||||||
| Optical Video Zoom | 1x | 2x zoom out | 1x | ||||||||||
| Digital Video Zoom | 3x zoom in | ||||||||||||
| Slow-motion video | 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps | 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps (Wide) | 1080p at 240 fps | ||||||||||
| Audio Zoom | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Cinematic video stabilization | 4K, 1080p and 720p | 1080p and 720p | |||||||||||
| Stereo Recording | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Front Camera | Camera | Landscape 12 MP Center Stage | 12 MP TrueDepth with Ultra Wide | 7 MP TrueDepth | |||||||||
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.2 | |||||||||||
| Center Stage | Yes | No | |||||||||||
| Portrait Mode | With advanced bokeh and Depth Control | ||||||||||||
| Portrait Lighting | With six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono) | ||||||||||||
| Animoji and Memoji | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Live Photos | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Wide color capture | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Retina Flash | With True Tone | Yes | |||||||||||
| Video Recording | 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, or 60 fps | |||||||||||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | 30 fps | No | |||||||||||
| HDR for photos | Smart HDR 4 | Smart HDR 3 | Smart HDR | ||||||||||
| Cinematic video stabilization | 1080p and 720p | Yes | |||||||||||
| Auto Image Stabilization | Yes | ||||||||||||
| FaceTime | Yes | ||||||||||||
| Audio | Playback | Four loudspeakers with two loudspeakers on top and two loudspeakers on bottom in portrait orientation adjusting sound to device orientation | |||||||||||
| Dolby Atmos | Built-in speakers and headphones with Spatial Audio | ||||||||||||
| 3.5 mm Jack | No | ||||||||||||
| Microphone | Four studio-quality microphones | Five studio-quality microphones | Five microphones | ||||||||||
| Materials | Front | All models have black glass front | |||||||||||
| Back | Silver: Silver anodized flat aluminum back with thin line of plastic on top Space Black: Space Black anodized flat aluminum back with thin line of plastic on top |
Silver: Silver anodized flat aluminum back with thin line of plastic on top Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum back with thin line of plastic on top | |||||||||||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on bottom. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | |||||||||||||
| Side | Silver: Silver anodized flat aluminum side with thin line of plastic on top Space Black: Space Black anodized flat aluminum side with thin line of plastic on top |
Silver: Silver anodized flat aluminum side with thin line of plastic on top Space Gray: Space Gray anodized flat aluminum side with thin line of plastic on top | |||||||||||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top and bottom. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | |||||||||||||
| Colors | |||||||||||||
| Power | 3.83 V 31.29 W·h (8,160 mA·h) | 3.82 V 38.99 W·h (10,209 mA·h) | 3.83 V 31.29 W·h (8,160 mA·h) | 3.82 V 38.99 W·h (10,209 mA·h) | 3.77 V 28.65 W·h (7,540 mA·h) | 3.82 V 40.88 W·h (10,566 mA·h) | 3.77 V 28.65 W·h (7,540 mA·h)[76] | 3.82 V 40.88 W·h (10,566 mA·h)[77] | 3.77 V 28.65 W·h (7,540 mA·h)[76] | 3.76 V 36.71 W·h (9,720 mA·h)[78] | 3.77 V 29.37 W·h (7,812 mA·h)[79] | 3.76 V 36.71 W·h (9,720 mA·h)[78] | |
| Included Charger | 20 W (9 V 2.22 A) USB-C Charger is not included in Europe and the United Kingdom |
20 W (9 V 2.22 A) USB-C | 18 W (9 V 2 A) USB-C | ||||||||||
| Compatible Charger | 30 W USB-C 20 W USB-C |
30 W USB-C 20 W USB-C 18 W USB-C | |||||||||||
| Dimensions | Height | 249.7 mm (9.83 in) | 281.6 mm (11.09 in) | 249.7 mm (9.83 in) | 281.6 mm (11.09 in) | 247.6 mm (9.75 in) | 280.6 mm (11.05 in) | 247.6 mm (9.75 in) | 280.6 mm (11.05 in) | 247.6 mm (9.75 in) | 280.6 mm (11.05 in) | 247.6 mm (9.75 in) | 280.6 mm (11.05 in) |
| Width | 177.5 mm (6.99 in) | 215.5 mm (8.48 in) | 177.5 mm (6.99 in) | 215.5 mm (8.48 in) | 178.5 mm (7.03 in) | 214.9 mm (8.46 in) | 178.5 mm (7.03 in) | 214.9 mm (8.46 in) | 178.5 mm (7.03 in) | 214.9 mm (8.46 in) | 178.5 mm (7.03 in) | 214.9 mm (8.46 in) | |
| Depth | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) | ||||
| Weight | Wi-Fi | 444 g (15.7 oz) | 579 g (20.4 oz) | 444 g (15.7 oz) | 579 g (20.4 oz) | 466 g (16.4 oz) | 682 g (24.1 oz) | 466 g (16.4 oz) | 682 g (24.1 oz) | 471 g (16.6 oz) | 641 g (22.6 oz) | 468 g (16.5 oz) | 631 g (22.3 oz) |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | 446 g (15.7 oz) | 582 g (20.5 oz) | 446 g (15.7 oz) | 582 g (20.5 oz) | 470 g (17 oz) | 685 g (24.2 oz) | 468 g (16.5 oz) | 684 g (24.1 oz) | 473 g (16.7 oz) | 643 g (22.7 oz) | 468 g (16.5 oz) | 633 g (22.3 oz) | |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | 103 kg CO2e[80] | 120 kg CO2e | 93 kg CO2e[81] | 107 kg CO2e | 100 kg CO2e[82] | 135 kg CO2e[83] | 99 kg CO2e[84] | 138 kg CO2e[85] | 119 kg CO2e[86] | 140 kg CO2e[87] | 113 kg CO2e[88] | 136 kg CO2e[89] | |
| Hardware strings | iPad17,1 iPad17,2 |
iPad17,3 iPad17,4 |
iPad16,3 iPad16,4 |
iPad16,5 iPad16,6 |
iPad14,3 iPad14,4 |
iPad14,5 iPad14,6 |
iPad13,4 iPad13,5 iPad13,6 iPad13,7 |
iPad13,8 iPad13,9 iPad13,10 iPad13,11 |
iPad8,9 iPad8,10 |
iPad8,11 iPad8,12 |
iPad8,1 iPad8,2 iPad8,3 iPad8,4 |
iPad8,5 iPad8,6 iPad8,7 iPad8,8 | |
| Model number | A3357 A3358 A3359 |
A3360 A3361 A3362 |
A2836 A2837 A3006 |
A2925 A2926 A3007 |
A2435 A2759 A2761 A2762 |
A2436 A2437 A2764 A2766 |
A2301 A2377 A2459 A2460 |
A2378 A2379 A2461 A2462 |
A2068 A2228 A2230 A2231 |
A2069 A2229 A2232 A2233 |
A1980 A2013 A1934 A1979 |
A1876 A2014 A1895 A1983 | |
| Announced Date | October 15, 2025 | May 7, 2024 | October 18, 2022 | April 20, 2021 | March 18, 2020 | October 30, 2018 | |||||||
| Released Date | October 22, 2025 | May 15, 2024 | October 26, 2022 | May 21, 2021 | March 25, 2020 | November 7, 2018 | |||||||
| Discontinued Date | In production | October 15, 2025 | May 7, 2024 | October 18, 2022 | April 20, 2021 | March 18, 2020 | |||||||
| Unsupported Date | Supported | ||||||||||||
Unsupported
[edit]| Model | iPad Pro 10.5-in. | iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2nd generation) |
iPad Pro 9.7-in. | iPad Pro 12.9-in. (1st generation) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture | |||||
| Initial release operating system | iOS 10.3.2 | iOS 9.3 | iOS 9.1 | ||
| Latest release operating system | iPadOS 17.7.10 | iPadOS 16.7.12 | |||
| Display | Screen size | 10.5 in (270 mm) (diagonal) 6.3 by 8.4 in (160 by 210 mm) |
12.9 in (330 mm) (diagonal) 7.8 by 10.3 in (200 by 260 mm) |
9.7 in (250 mm) (diagonal) 5.8 by 7.8 in (150 by 200 mm) |
12.9 in (330 mm) (diagonal) 7.8 by 10.3 in (200 by 260 mm) |
| Screen Area – Screen to Body ratio (Body Area) | 341 cm2 – 78% (446 cm2) |
515 cm2 – 76% (674 cm2) |
291 cm2 – 72% (407 cm2) |
515 cm2 – 76% (674 cm2) | |
| Backlight | LED-backlit | ||||
| Multi-touch | Yes | ||||
| Technology | Retina display with IPS technology | ||||
| Resolution | 2224 x 1668 | 2732 x 2048 | 2048 x 1536 | 2732 x 2048 | |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 264 | ||||
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | ||||
| Typical Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | 600 | 500 | 400 | ||
| XDR Max brightness ( cd⁄m2) | — | ||||
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Yes | ||||
| Laminated Display | Yes | ||||
| Anti-reflective coating | Yes | ||||
| Reflectance | 1.8 % | ||||
| Full sRGB Display | Yes | ||||
| Wide Color Display (Display P3) | Yes | No | |||
| True Tone Display | Yes | No | |||
| Night Shift | Yes | ||||
| ProMotion Display | From 24Hz to 120Hz | No | |||
| HDR 10 Content | Yes | No | |||
| Dolby Vision | Yes | No | |||
| Apple Pencil hover | No | ||||
| Processor | Chip | Apple A10X Fusion | Apple A9X | ||
| Technology Node | 10 nm | 16 nm | |||
| Total Cores | 6 | 2 | |||
| High-Performance Cores | 3 x Hurricane | 2 x Twister | |||
| Energy-Efficiency Cores | 3 x Zephyr | — | |||
| Clock Speed | 2.38 GHz, 1.30 GHz | 2.16 GHz | 2.26 GHz | ||
| Bit | 64-bit | ||||
| Motion Coprocessor | Embedded in SoC | ||||
| Bus width | 128-bit | 64-bit (Due to only one RAM module) | 128-bit | ||
| Graphics Processor | PowerVR 7XT Series 7600 Plus (12-core) | PowerVR 7XT Series 7800 (12-core) | |||
| Media Engine | — | ||||
| Neural Engine | — | ||||
| Storage | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 32 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | |||
| Storage Type | NAND Flash driven by NVMe-based controller that communicates over a PCIe connection | ||||
| RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 1600 MHz (51.2 GB/s) | LPDDR4 1600 MHz (25.6 GB/s) | LPDDR4 1600 MHz (51.2 GB/s) | ||
| Virtual Memory Swap | No | ||||
| Connector | Main Connector | 8-pin Lightning connector port supporting charging | |||
| Side Connector | Side Smart connector for Smart Keyboard | ||||
| Transmission Speed | Up to 5 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 3.0) | Up to 0.48 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 2.0) | Up to 5 Gbit/s transmission speeds (USB 3.0) | ||
| External Display Support | No | ||||
| Apple Pencil Support | First generation Apple Pencil | ||||
| Keyboard Support | Bluetooth Keyboard | Yes | |||
| Smart Keyboard | Yes | ||||
| Smart Keyboard Folio | No | ||||
| Magic Keyboard | No | ||||
| Magic Keyboard Folio | No | ||||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) | |||
| MIMO | Yes | ||||
| Simultaneous Dual Band | No | ||||
| Maximum Wi-Fi Speed | 0.866 Gbit/s | ||||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | ||||
| Cellular (Cellular models only) | GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B/LTE-Advanced up to 25 bands CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B is available in some models |
GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B/LTE-Advanced up to 23 bands CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B is available in some models |
GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B/LTE-Advanced up to 20 bands CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B is available in some models | ||
| Assisted GPS (Cellular models only) | Yes | ||||
| GLONASS/GNSS (Cellular models only) | Yes | ||||
| SIM card form-factor (Cellular models only) | Nano-SIM | ||||
| Embedded Apple SIM | — | ||||
| Secure Authentication | Touch ID | Second generation sensor in Home Button | |||
| Face ID | No | ||||
| Sensors | LiDAR sensor | No | |||
| Three-axis gyro | Yes | ||||
| Accelerometer | Yes | ||||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | ||||
| Barometer | Yes | ||||
| Rear Camera | Camera | 12 MP Wide | 8 MP Wide | ||
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 | f/2.4 | ||
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes | No | |||
| Auto Image Stabilization | Yes | ||||
| Element Lens | Six-element lens | Five-element lens | |||
| Optical Zoom | 1x | ||||
| Digital Zoom | 5x zoom in | ||||
| Autofocus | With Focus Pixels | Yes | |||
| Panorama | Up to 63 MP | Up to 43 MP | |||
| Lens Cover | Sapphire crystal lens cover | — | |||
| Burst Mode | Yes | ||||
| Flash | Quad-LED True Tone flash | True Tone flash | — | ||
| Live Photos | Yes | No | |||
| Wide Color Capture | Yes | No | |||
| HDR for photos | Auto HDR | ||||
| Video Recording | 4K at 30 fps 1080p HD at 30 fps or 60 fps |
1080p HD at 30 fps | |||
| ProRes Video | No | ||||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | No | ||||
| Optical Image Stabilization for Video | Yes | No | |||
| Optical Video Zoom | 1x | ||||
| Digital Video Zoom | 3x zoom in | ||||
| Slow-motion video | 1080p at 120 fps 720p at 240 fps |
720p at 120 fps | |||
| Audio Zoom | No | ||||
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | Yes | ||||
| Cinematic video stabilization | Yes | No | |||
| Stereo Recording | No | ||||
| Front Camera | Camera | 7 MP FaceTime HD | 5 MP FaceTime HD | 1.2 MP FaceTime HD | |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | ||||
| Center Stage | No | ||||
| Portrait Mode | No | ||||
| Portrait Lighting | No | ||||
| Animoji and Memoji | No | ||||
| Live Photos | Yes | No | |||
| Wide color capture | Yes | No | |||
| Retina Flash | With True Tone | No | |||
| Video Recording | 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps | 720p HD video recording at 30 fps | |||
| ProRes Video | No | ||||
| Extended Dynamic Range Video | No | ||||
| HDR for photos | Auto HDR | ||||
| Cinematic video stabilization | Yes | ||||
| Auto Image Stabilization | Yes | No | |||
| FaceTime | Yes | ||||
| Audio | Playback | Four loudspeakers with two loudspeakers on top and two loudspeakers on bottom in portrait orientation adjusting sound to device orientation | |||
| Dolby Atmos | No | ||||
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | ||||
| Microphones | Two microphones | ||||
| Materials | Front | Silver: White glass front Gold: White glass front Rose Gold: White glass front Space Gray: Black glass front |
Silver: White glass front Gold: White glass front Space Gray: Black glass front | ||
| Back | Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum back Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum back Rose Gold: Rose Gold anodized contoured aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum back |
Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum back Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum back Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum back | |||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. |
Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a piece of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | ||||
| Side | Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum side Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum side Rose Gold: Rose Gold anodized contoured aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum side |
Silver: Silver anodized contoured aluminum side Gold: Gold anodized contoured aluminum side Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum side | |||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. |
Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a piece of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. | ||||
| Colors | |||||
| Power | 3.77 V 30.8 W·h (8,134 mA·h)[90] | 3.77 V 41.4 W·h (10,994 mA·h)[91] | 3.82 V 29.71 W·h (7,306 mA·h)[92] | 3.77 V 38.8 W·h (10,307 mA·h)[93] | |
| Included Charger | 12 W (5 V 2.4 A) or 10 W (5 V 2 A) USB-A | ||||
| Compatible Charger | 30 W USB-C 20 W USB-C 18 W USB-C 12 W USB-A 10 W USB-A |
12 W USB-A 10 W USB-A |
30 W USB-C 20 W USB-C 18 W USB-C 12 W USB-A 10 W USB-A | ||
| Dimensions | Height | 250.6 mm (9.87 in) | 305.7 mm (12.04 in) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 305.7 mm (12.04 in) |
| Width | 174.1 mm (6.85 in) | 220.6 mm (8.69 in) | 169.5 mm (6.67 in) | 220.6 mm (8.69 in) | |
| Depth | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 6.9 mm (0.27 in) | |
| Weight | Wi-Fi | 469 g (16.5 oz) | 677 g (23.9 oz) | 437 g (15.4 oz) | 713 g (25.2 oz) |
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | 477 g (16.8 oz) | 692 g (24.4 oz) | 444 g (15.7 oz) | 723 g (25.5 oz) | |
| Total greenhouse gas emissions | 100 kg CO2e[94] | 122 kg CO2e[95] | 210 kg CO2e[96] | 270 kg CO2e[97] | |
| Hardware strings | iPad7,3 iPad7,4 |
iPad7,1 iPad7,2 |
iPad6,3 iPad6,4 |
iPad6,7 iPad6,8 | |
| Model number | A1701 A1709 |
A1670 A1671 |
A1673 A1674 A1675 |
A1584 A1652 | |
| Announced Date | June 5, 2017 | March 21, 2016 | September 9, 2015 | ||
| Released Date | June 13, 2017 | March 31, 2016 | November 11, 2015 | ||
| Discontinued Date | March 18, 2019 | October 30, 2018 | June 5, 2017 | ||
| Unsupported Date | Bug fixes, security updates only | ||||
Operating system support
[edit]| Model | iPhone OS | iOS | iPadOS | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16[b] | 17 | 18 | 26 | |
| iPad (1st) | 3.2 | ||||||||||||||||
| iPad 2 | — | 4.3 | |||||||||||||||
| iPad (3rd) | — | 5.1 | |||||||||||||||
| iPad (4th) | — | ||||||||||||||||
| iPad (5th) | — | 10.2.1 | |||||||||||||||
| iPad (6th) | — | 11.3 | |||||||||||||||
| iPad (7th) | — | 13.1 | |||||||||||||||
| iPad (8th) | — | ||||||||||||||||
| iPad (9th) | — | ||||||||||||||||
| iPad (10th) | — | 16.1 | |||||||||||||||
| iPad (11th) | — | 18.3.1 | |||||||||||||||
| Model | iOS | iPadOS | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 26 | |
| Mini (1st) | 6.0.1 | |||||||||||||
| Mini 2 | — | 7.0.3 | ||||||||||||
| Mini 3 | — | 8.1 | ||||||||||||
| Mini 4 | — | |||||||||||||
| Mini (5th) | — | 12.1.4 | ||||||||||||
| Mini (6th) | — | |||||||||||||
| Mini (7th) | — | |||||||||||||
iPad systems-on-chips
[edit]| System-on-chip | RAM | RAM type | Storage type | Model | Highest Supported iPadOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 16 GB | LPDDR5X 4800 MHz | PCIe-Based SSD | iPad Pro 11-inch (6th) iPad Pro 13-inch (2nd) |
Latest iPadOS iPadOS 26.0.1 |
| 12 GB | |||||
| M4 | 16 GB | LPDDR5X 3750 MHz | iPad Pro 11-inch (5th) iPad Pro 13-inch | ||
| 8 GB | |||||
| M3 | LPDDR5 3200 MHz | iPad Air (7th) | |||
| M2 | 16 GB | iPad Pro 11-inch (4th) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th) | |||
| 8 GB | |||||
| iPad Air (6th) | |||||
| M1 | 16 GB | LPDDR4X 2133 MHz | iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th) | ||
| 8 GB | |||||
| iPad Air (5th) | |||||
| A17 Pro | LPDDR5 3200 MHz | NVMe NAND | iPad mini (7th) | ||
| A16 Bionic | 6 GB | iPad (11th) | |||
| A15 Bionic | 4 GB | LPDDR4X 2133 MHz | iPad mini (6th) | ||
| A14 Bionic | iPad (10th) iPad Air (4th) | ||||
| A13 Bionic | 3 GB | iPad (9th) | |||
| A12Z Bionic | 6 GB | iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th) | |||
| A12X Bionic | iPad Pro 11-inch (1st) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd) | ||||
| 4 GB | |||||
| A12 Bionic | 3 GB | iPad (8th) iPad mini (5th) iPad Air (3rd) | |||
| A10X Fusion | 4 GB | LPDDR4 1600 MHz | iPad Pro 10.5-inch iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd) |
iPadOS 17.7.10 | |
| A10 Fusion | 3 GB | iPad (7th) | iPadOS 18.7.1 | ||
| 2 GB | iPad (6th) | iPadOS 17.7.10 | |||
| A9X | 4 GB | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st) | iPadOS 16.7.12 | ||
| 2 GB | iPad Pro 9.7-inch | ||||
| A9 | iPad (5th) | ||||
| A8X | LPDDR3 800 MHz | eMMC | iPad Air 2 | iPadOS 15.8.5 | |
| A8 | iPad mini 4 | ||||
| A7 | 1 GB | iPad mini 3 iPad mini 2 iPad Air (1st) |
iOS 12.5.7 | ||
| A6X | LPDDR2 533 MHz | iPad (4th) | iOS 10.3.4 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) iOS 10.3.3 (Wi-Fi) | ||
| A5X | LPDDR2 400 MHz | iPad (3rd) | iOS 9.3.6 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) iOS 9.3.5 (Wi-Fi) | ||
| A5 | 512 MB | iPad 2 iPad mini (1st) | |||
| A4 | 256 MB | LPDDR 200 MHz | iPad (1st) | iOS 5.1.1 |
See also
[edit]Notes
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List of iPad models
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Model comparisons
Standard iPad
The standard iPad line represents Apple's entry-level tablet offerings, emphasizing affordability, versatility for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and light productivity, and broad accessibility since its debut in 2010. Unlike higher-end variants, it prioritizes cost-effective hardware without premium features such as advanced display technologies or pro-level processors, making it ideal for students, families, and casual users. Each generation has built upon the previous by enhancing performance through successive A-series chips, expanding storage capacities, and refining design elements like camera placement and port compatibility. By the 11th generation in 2025, the standard iPad features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with 2360x1640 resolution, up to 6GB of RAM, and options up to 512GB storage, alongside all-day battery life estimates of around 10 hours for video playback or web browsing. Connectivity has evolved from initial Wi-Fi and 3G options to modern Wi-Fi 6E and sub-6GHz 5G in cellular models, with USB-C becoming standard from the 10th generation onward. Camera systems have improved to include 12MP rear and front Ultra Wide sensors in recent models, supporting features like Center Stage for video calls. The 11th generation is available in four colors—blue, pink, yellow, and silver—which are purely cosmetic and provide no differences in specifications, performance, features, price, or availability.[4][8] Design changes across generations include a shift from thicker aluminum bodies with 30-pin connectors in early models to slimmer profiles with Touch ID integration starting in the 5th generation. The Wi-Fi version of the iPad (5th generation), model A1822, was released in March 2017. It features a 9.7-inch Retina display with 2048x1536 resolution, A9 chip with M9 coprocessor, 32GB or 128GB storage options, 8MP rear camera, 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera, Touch ID, and up to 10 hours of battery life. It originally shipped with iOS 10 (upgradable to later versions).[4][9] and full-screen designs with reduced bezels in the 10th generation. Initial launch pricing has remained competitive, starting at $499 for base Wi-Fi models in most generations, though it dipped to $329 during a period from the 5th to 9th generations to boost adoption in education markets, rose to $449 for the 10th, and $349 for the 11th. Unique features per generation, such as Retina display introduction in the 3rd or Apple Pencil support in the 6th, have incrementally elevated its capabilities without altering its core budget positioning.[10] The following table summarizes key hardware specifications and details for all 11 generations of the standard iPad:| Generation | Release Date | Display | Processor | RAM | Storage Options | Battery Life (est.) | Cameras | Connectivity | Unique Features | Launch Price (Wi-Fi base) | Software Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | April 3, 2010 | 9.7-inch, 1024x768 | A4 | 256MB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 10 hours | Front: 0.3MP VGA; Rear: none | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), optional 3G | First-generation multitouch tablet; 30-pin connector | $499 | Up to iOS 5.1.1 (2012) |
| 2nd | March 11, 2011 | 9.7-inch, 1024x768 | A5 | 512MB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 10 hours | Front: 0.3MP; Rear: 0.7MP | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), optional GSM | Dual cameras; thinner design (8.8mm); Smart Cover support | $499 | Up to iOS 9.3.5 (2016) |
| 3rd | March 16, 2012 | 9.7-inch Retina, 2048x1536 | A5X | 1GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 10 hours | Front: 0.3MP; Rear: 5MP | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), optional 4G LTE | Retina display; 30-pin connector | $499 | Up to iOS 9.3.5 (2016) |
| 4th | October 26, 2012 | 9.7-inch Retina, 2048x1536 | A6X | 1GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB | 10 hours | Front: 1.2MP; Rear: 5MP | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), optional 4G LTE | Lightning connector; improved audio | $499 | Up to iOS 10.3.4 (2019) |
| 5th (A1822 Wi-Fi) | March 24, 2017 | 9.7-inch Retina, 2048x1536 | A9 | 2GB | 32GB, 128GB | 10 hours | Front: 1.2MP; Rear: 8MP | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), optional 4G LTE | Touch ID in Home button; 32-bit app support ends post-iOS 10 | $329 | Up to iPadOS 16.7.8 (2024) |
| 6th | March 18, 2018 | 9.7-inch Retina, 2048x1536 | A10 Fusion | 2GB | 32GB, 128GB | 10 hours | Front: 1.2MP; Rear: 8MP | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), optional 4G LTE | Apple Pencil (1st gen) support; video calling improvements | $329 | Up to iPadOS 17.7.7 (2025) |
| 7th | September 25, 2019 | 10.2-inch Retina, 2160x1620 | A10 Fusion | 3GB | 32GB, 128GB | 10 hours | Front: 1.2MP; Rear: 8MP | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), optional 4G LTE | Support for Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Smart Keyboard; larger display | $329 | Up to iPadOS 17.7.7 (2025) |
| 8th | September 18, 2020 | 10.2-inch Retina, 2160x1620 | A12 Bionic | 3GB | 32GB, 128GB | 10 hours | Front: 1.2MP; Rear: 8MP | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), optional 5G | Neural engine for machine learning; improved performance | $329 | Up to iPadOS 26.1 (2025+) |
| 9th | September 24, 2021 | 10.2-inch Retina, 2160x1620 | A13 Bionic | 3GB | 64GB, 256GB | 10 hours | Front: 1.2MP; Rear: 8MP | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), optional 5G | True Tone display; doubled base storage | $329 | Up to iPadOS 26.1 (2025+) |
| 10th | October 26, 2022 | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina, 2360x1640 | A14 Bionic | 4GB | 64GB, 256GB | 10 hours | Front: 12MP Ultra Wide; Rear: 12MP | Wi-Fi 6, optional 5G; USB-C | All-screen design with reduced bezels; landscape front camera; Color options | $449 | Supported for iPadOS 26+ (ongoing) |
| 11th | March 12, 2025 | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina, 2360x1640 | A16 Bionic | 6GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 10 hours | Front: 12MP Ultra Wide; Rear: 12MP | Wi-Fi 6E, optional 5G; USB-C | Enhanced RAM for multitasking; improved battery efficiency; Magic Keyboard Folio compatibility; Color options | $349 | Supported for iPadOS 26+ (ongoing) |
iPad mini
The iPad mini is Apple's line of compact tablet computers, designed for enhanced portability and one-handed operation compared to larger iPad models. Launched in 2012, it targets users seeking a smaller device for media consumption, reading, and light productivity, with all generations featuring a battery life of up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback on Wi-Fi. The series has progressed from basic 32-bit architecture in early models to advanced 64-bit chips supporting modern features like Apple Intelligence in recent iterations, while transitioning from Lightning to USB-C ports starting with the sixth generation. Storage options have expanded from 16 GB to 512 GB, and RAM has increased from 512 MB to 8 GB across generations.[14][15] The following table summarizes key specifications for each iPad mini generation:| Generation | Release Date | Processor | Display | RAM | Storage Options | Cameras | Ports | Colors | Launch Price (Wi-Fi, base) | Key Innovations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | November 2012 | Apple A5 | 7.9-inch, 1024×768 | 512 MB | 16/32/64 GB | 5 MP rear, 1.2 MP front | Lightning | Silver, Space Gray | $329 (16 GB) | Introduced compact form factor for portability. |
| 2nd | October 2013 | Apple A7 | 7.9-inch, 1024×768 | 1 GB | 16/32/64/128 GB | 5 MP rear, 1.2 MP front | Lightning | Silver, Space Gray, Gold | $399 (16 GB) | 64-bit architecture upgrade for improved performance. |
| 3rd | October 2014 | Apple A7 | 7.9-inch, 1024×768 | 1 GB | 16/64/128 GB | 5 MP rear, 1.2 MP front | Lightning | Silver, Space Gray, Gold | $399 (16 GB) | Added Touch ID fingerprint sensor. |
| 4th | September 2015 | Apple A8 | 7.9-inch Retina, 2048×1536 | 2 GB | 16/32/64/128 GB | 8 MP rear, 1.2 MP front | Lightning | Silver, Space Gray, Gold | $399 (16 GB) | Introduced Retina display for sharper visuals. |
| 5th | March 2019 | Apple A12 Bionic | 7.9-inch Retina, 2048×1536 | 3 GB | 64/256 GB | 8 MP rear, 7 MP front | Lightning | Space Gray, Silver, Gold | $399 (64 GB) | Integrated stereo speakers for better audio. |
| 6th | September 2021 | Apple A15 Bionic | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina, 2266×1488 | 4 GB | 64/256 GB | 12 MP rear, 12 MP front (Center Stage) | USB-C | Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight | $499 (64 GB) | USB-C port and Center Stage ultra-wide front camera for dynamic video calls. |
| 7th | October 2024 | Apple A17 Pro | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina, 2266×1488 | 8 GB | 128/256/512 GB | 12 MP rear, 12 MP front (Center Stage) | USB-C | Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray | $499 (128 GB) | Support for Apple Intelligence features and Apple Pencil Pro.[16] |
iPad Air
The iPad Air series, introduced by Apple in 2013, serves as a mid-tier lineup of tablets positioned between the entry-level iPad and the premium iPad Pro, offering a balance of portability, performance, and features suited for creative and productivity tasks without the highest-end specifications. Over seven generations, the line has evolved from a 9.7-inch lightweight successor to the original iPad to larger all-screen designs with Apple silicon chips, emphasizing slim aluminum builds and integration with accessories like keyboards.[18] Key hardware advancements across generations include progressive upgrades in processors from the A7 to the M3 chip, increased RAM from 1 GB to 8 GB or more, and storage options expanding from 16 GB to 1 TB. Display technology shifted from standard Retina to Liquid Retina IPS panels, with sizes growing to 11-inch and 13-inch options by the sixth generation, all maintaining approximately 10 hours of battery life for video playback and web browsing. Cameras improved from 5 MP rear and 1.2 MP front in the first generation to 12 MP rear and 12 MP Ultra Wide front with Center Stage in later models, paired with landscape-oriented stereo speakers for enhanced audio. Design highlights feature reduced bezels starting with the third generation and a fully all-screen form factor from the fourth onward, including a top-mounted Touch ID sensor. These designs share key similarities with the iPad Pro, including thin profiles (iPad Air at 6.1 mm, iPad Pro slightly thinner at 5.1–5.3 mm), similar bezel designs (with the Pro having marginally thinner bezels), and support for magnetic charging of Apple Pencil (2nd generation and later).[19][2][18]| Generation | Release Date | Chip | Display | RAM | Storage Options | Base Price (USD) | Key Unique Features | Discontinuation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (2013) | November 13, 2013 | A7 | 9.7-inch Retina (2048×1536) | 1 GB | 16/32/64/128 GB | $499 | Thinner 7.5 mm aluminum body, Lightning connector | January 2015 |
| 2nd (2014) | October 22, 2014 | A8X | 9.7-inch Retina (2048×1536) | 2 GB | 16/64/128 GB | $499 | Touch ID, anti-reflective coating | March 2016 |
| 3rd (2019) | March 18, 2019 | A12 Bionic | 10.5-inch Retina (2224×1668) | 3 GB | 64/256 GB | $499 | Smart Connector for keyboards, landscape stereo speakers | September 2020 |
| 4th (2020) | October 18, 2020 | A14 Bionic | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina (2360×1640) | 4 GB | 64/256 GB | $599 | All-screen design, USB-C, quad speakers | March 2022 |
| 5th (2022) | March 8, 2022 | M1 | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina (2360×1640) | 8 GB | 64/256 GB | $599 | Magic Keyboard compatibility, 5G option | March 2024 |
| 6th (2024) | May 7, 2024 | M2 | 11-inch Liquid Retina (2360×1640) or 13-inch (2732×2048) | 8 GB | 128 GB to 1 TB | $599 (11-inch), $799 (13-inch) | Dual size options, Touch ID in power button | March 2025[19] |
| 7th (2025) | March 12, 2025 | M3 | 11-inch Liquid Retina (2360×1640) or 13-inch (2732×2048), optional nano-texture glass | 8 GB | 128 GB to 1 TB | $599 (11-inch), $799 (13-inch) | Enhanced M3 integration for Apple Intelligence, improved thermal design | Currently sold |
iPad Pro
The iPad Pro line, introduced by Apple in 2015, represents the company's premium tablet series designed for professional workflows, featuring larger displays, advanced processors, and capabilities tailored for creative and productivity tasks such as video editing, graphic design, and augmented reality applications. The first generation launched with a 12.9-inch model powered by the A9X chip, followed shortly by a 9.7-inch variant, both emphasizing thin design and high-resolution Retina displays with 120Hz ProMotion technology for smooth scrolling and responsiveness. Sharing key design similarities with the iPad Air, iPad Pro models feature thin profiles (5.1-5.3 mm thickness), similar bezel designs (with the Pro having marginally thinner bezels), and support for magnetic charging of the Apple Pencil (2nd generation).[2][20] Subsequent generations have expanded to include 11-inch and 13-inch options, transitioning from A-series to M-series chips, with enhancements in display technology like mini-LED backlighting in the fifth generation and tandem OLED panels in the seventh and eighth, achieving peak brightness up to 1600 nits for HDR content.[21][4] Across eight generations, iPad Pro models have scaled in performance, with RAM increasing from 4GB in the first generation to 12GB or more in the latest, and storage options ranging from 32GB initially to up to 2TB in current models, enabling handling of large files and multitasking. Battery life consistently rates around 10 hours for video playback or web browsing, supporting all-day use without frequent charging. Cameras have evolved from dual 8MP setups to 12MP triple-lens systems with LiDAR scanners starting in the fourth generation for enhanced AR depth mapping, and ProRes video recording introduced in the sixth generation for professional-grade footage capture at up to 4K. Connectivity advanced with USB-C ports from the fourth generation and Thunderbolt/USB 4 support from the fifth, allowing faster data transfer and external display output up to 6K resolution. Pro-specific features include Face ID facial recognition from the third generation onward, studio-quality microphones from the fourth, and compatibility with accessories like the Apple Pencil Pro in the eighth generation for precise input and haptic feedback.[21][4][22] All iPad Pro models utilize 64-bit architecture throughout their lifespan, ensuring compatibility with modern apps, though software support varies by generation: the first generation receives updates up to iPadOS 12, while models from the second generation to the eighth remain supported on the latest iPadOS 26 and beyond, including advanced features like Apple Intelligence. Launch prices have positioned the iPad Pro as a high-end device, starting at $799 for the 9.7-inch first-generation model and reaching $999 for the 11-inch eighth-generation variant, with premium configurations exceeding $2,000 for maximum storage and cellular connectivity. These traits distinguish the iPad Pro for demanding professional use, contrasting with more affordable lines by prioritizing peak performance and expansive screens for immersive workflows.[6][23][24]| Generation | Release Date | Sizes | Processor | RAM | Storage Options | Display Features | Battery Life | Cameras | Ports | Accessories | Starting Price (Wi-Fi, Base Storage) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | March 2015 (12.9"); March 2016 (9.7") | 9.7", 12.9" | A9X | 4GB | 32GB, 128GB, 256GB | 120Hz ProMotion Retina, 600 nits | Up to 10 hours | Rear: 8MP; Front: 1.2MP | Lightning | Apple Pencil (1st gen), Smart Keyboard | $599 (9.7"); $799 (12.9") |
| 2nd | June 2017 | 10.5", 12.9" | A10X Fusion | 4GB | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 120Hz ProMotion Retina, 600 nits | Up to 10 hours | Rear: 12MP; Front: 7MP | Lightning | Apple Pencil (1st gen), Smart Keyboard | $649 (10.5"); $799 (12.9") |
| 3rd | November 2018 | 11", 12.9" | A12X Bionic | 6GB (11"); 8GB (12.9") | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 120Hz ProMotion Retina, 600 nits | Up to 10 hours | Rear: 12MP; Front: 7MP (landscape) | USB-C | Apple Pencil (2nd gen), Smart Keyboard Folio | $799 (11"); $999 (12.9") |
| 4th | March 2020 | 11", 12.9" | A12Z Bionic | 6GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 120Hz ProMotion Retina (mini-LED on 12.9"), 600 nits (10-bit on 12.9") | Up to 10 hours | Rear: 12MP wide + 10MP ultra-wide + LiDAR; Front: 12MP (landscape) | USB-C | Apple Pencil (2nd gen), Magic Keyboard | $799 (11"); $999 (12.9") |
| 5th | May 2021 | 11", 12.9" | M1 | 8GB (11"); 16GB (12.9") | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 120Hz ProMotion XDR (mini-LED on 12.9", 1600 nits HDR); Liquid Retina on 11" (600 nits) | Up to 10 hours | Rear: 12MP wide + 10MP ultra-wide + LiDAR; Front: 12MP (landscape, center stage) | Thunderbolt/USB 4 | Apple Pencil (2nd gen), Magic Keyboard | $799 (11"); $1,099 (12.9") |
| 6th | October 2022 | 11", 12.9" | M2 | 8GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 120Hz ProMotion Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED on 12.9", 1600 nits HDR); 600 nits on 11" | Up to 10 hours | Rear: 12MP wide + 10MP ultra-wide + LiDAR (ProRes video); Front: 12MP (landscape, center stage) | Thunderbolt/USB 4 | Apple Pencil (USB-C/Pro), Magic Keyboard | $799 (11"); $1,099 (12.9") |
| 7th | May 2024 | 11", 13" | M4 | 8GB (base); 16GB (1TB+) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 120Hz ProMotion Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 1600 nits HDR | Up to 10 hours | Rear: 12MP wide + adapted LiDAR; Front: 12MP (landscape); ProRes video | Thunderbolt/USB 4 | Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard | $999 (11"); $1,299 (13") |
| 8th | October 22, 2025 | 11", 13" | M5 | 12GB (256/512GB); 16GB (1TB/2TB) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB | 120Hz ProMotion Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, 1600 nits HDR | Up to 10 hours | Rear: 12MP triple-lens + LiDAR (ProRes); Front: 12MP (landscape, studio mics) | Thunderbolt/USB 4 | Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard | $999 (11"); $1,299 (13") |
Performance and Feature Comparison of Select Recent Models
Performance gain percentage in iPad model comparisons refers to the speed jump calculated as the percentage increase in CPU benchmark points compared to the previous model, based on standardized benchmarks like Geekbench.[25] For context on relative performance among recent models, the following compares the standard iPad (11th generation, A16 Bionic, 2025), iPad Air (7th generation, M3, 2025), and iPad Pro (5th generation, M1, 2021). Benchmarks are approximate Geekbench 6 multi-core scores: A16 ~6000, M1 ~8342, M3 ~11605, indicating the M3 offers about 40% higher multi-core performance than the M1, and over 90% higher than the A16. The M1 has 8 CPU cores and 8 GPU cores; the M3 has 8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores; the A16 has 6 CPU cores and 5 GPU cores. RAM is 6GB for the A16, 8-16GB unified for both M1 and M3 models. Displays: standard iPad and iPad Air feature 60Hz Liquid Retina (10.9-13 inch, 500 nits); iPad Pro includes 120Hz ProMotion with mini-LED on 12.9-inch model (up to 1600 nits HDR). Both iPad Air and Pro have 4-speaker audio and landscape front cameras with Touch ID/Face ID; the Pro adds LiDAR and advanced Pro cameras. Accessories: Pro supports Pencil 2nd gen, Magic Keyboard, Thunderbolt (40 Gbps); Air supports Pencil Pro (with hover/haptic), new Magic Keyboard, USB-C (10 Gbps); standard supports Pencil USB-C and Folio keyboard. Battery life is ~10 hours across all, with the Air noted for higher efficiency. Storage maxes at 512GB (standard), 1TB (Air), 2TB (Pro). Software support projects to iPadOS 26+ for all, with the newer Air potentially extending to ~2032 or beyond due to recent architecture.[2][26][27][28][29]Choosing Between iPad Models
Choosing between different iPad models depends on three main criteria: budget, usage, and size/portability.[2]Budget
Entry-level models, such as the standard iPad, are ideal for basic needs and start at approximately $349. Mid-range options like the iPad Air provide balanced performance for around $599. Premium models, including the iPad Pro, cater to high-end requirements starting at about $999.[2]Usage
The standard iPad or iPad mini suits light daily tasks, such as web browsing, video streaming, emails, and reading. Mid-range models like the iPad Air are suitable for versatile productivity, creative applications, multitasking, and occasional drawing. Premium models like the iPad Pro are designed for demanding professional tasks, including heavy video and photo editing, precise drawing, 3D applications, and intensive AI or performance needs.[2] For hobbyist photo editing and drawing, the iPad Air provides sufficient performance and display quality. The iPad Pro's advanced features, such as the Ultra Retina XDR OLED display and 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate, offer only marginal benefits for casual tasks. The iPad Pro costs approximately 67% more than the iPad Air while delivering about 20-30% better peak performance, which may not be noticeable in non-professional use.[2][30] For note-taking, PDF annotation, watching videos, and email, the iPad Pro (11-inch or 13-inch with M5 chip) outperforms the iPad mini (8.3-inch with A17 Pro chip). The Pro's larger Ultra Retina XDR OLED display provides more screen space for viewing and annotating PDFs, multitasking (e.g., split-view for notes/email), and immersive video watching with superior contrast and color. Both support Apple Pencil Pro for excellent note-taking and PDF annotation, but the Pro's bigger screen and better performance reduce zooming and enable smoother heavy use. The mini is more portable for quick tasks but feels limited for detailed work and extended media consumption.[2][31]Size and Portability
The iPad mini offers maximum compactness for ultimate portability. 11-inch models provide versatile portability suitable for most users. 13-inch options deliver a more immersive experience, ideal for larger-screen tasks.[2] Within this framework, the 11th-generation standard iPad is suitable for budget-conscious users focused on everyday tasks such as web browsing, video streaming, light note-taking, and entertainment. In contrast, the 7th-generation iPad Air is recommended for more demanding tasks like digital drawing, video editing, large games, or multitasking, thanks to its superior M3 chip performance, better accessory support, and enhanced future-proofing capabilities.[2]iPad processors
A-series chips
The Apple A-series chips represent the foundational system-on-chip (SoC) architecture for entry-level and mid-range iPad models, emphasizing power efficiency and mobile performance tailored for tablet use. Introduced with the original iPad in 2010, these processors evolved from single-core designs to advanced multi-core configurations with integrated neural engines, supporting features like augmented reality and machine learning while maintaining battery life suitable for portable devices. Unlike higher-end variants, A-series chips in iPads prioritize balanced workloads over peak computational intensity, with iPad-specific adaptations such as enhanced GPU cores in models like the A5X for improved graphics rendering in early Retina displays. The inaugural A4 chip, debuting in the first-generation iPad, featured a single-core ARM Cortex-A8 CPU clocked at 1 GHz, paired with a PowerVR SGX535 GPU, and was fabricated on a 45 nm process by Samsung with approximately 250 million transistors. This design delivered sufficient performance for basic web browsing and media playback, achieving around 200 single-core Geekbench scores in period benchmarks, while introducing Apple's custom silicon era for iOS devices. Subsequent iterations rapidly advanced: the A5 in the second-generation iPad and first-generation iPad mini employed a dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU at 1 GHz with a PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU on a 45 nm node, roughly doubling CPU performance (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) to about 400 single-core Geekbench and enhancing video decoding efficiency by 2.6 times compared to the A4. Key architectural shifts included the transition to 64-bit computing with the A7 in the second-generation iPad Air and third-generation iPad mini, which integrated a dual-core Cyclone CPU at 1.3 GHz, a PowerVR G6430 GPU, and a 28 nm TSMC process with 1.3 billion transistors, enabling smoother multitasking and marking a 50% CPU uplift (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) over the A6's 32-bit design. The A8 in the fourth-generation iPad mini followed with a dual-core Typhoon CPU at 1.5 GHz, a six-cluster PowerVR GX6450 GPU, and a 20 nm process, improving graphics performance by up to 2.5 times (150% gain in benchmark scores versus the previous model) for gaming and 4K video support. iPad variants like the A5X in the third-generation iPad boosted the GPU to quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4 while retaining the A5 CPU, targeting higher-resolution displays with 30% better graphics throughput (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model). Similarly, the A6X in the fourth-generation iPad featured a dual-core Swift CPU at 1.4 GHz and an eight-core PowerVR SGX554MP4 GPU on 32 nm, delivering iPad-exclusive power for early high-definition content. Later generations incorporated Apple's Bionic naming, starting with the A9 in the fifth-generation iPad on a 14 nm TSMC process, featuring a dual-core Twister CPU at up to 1.85 GHz, a six-core PowerVR GT7600 GPU, and 2 billion transistors, which provided a 70% CPU boost (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) and doubled graphics performance (100% gain in benchmark scores versus the previous model) over the A8 for ARKit precursors. The A10 Fusion in the sixth- and seventh-generation iPads added four efficiency cores to the dual high-performance Monsoon/Mistral setup at up to 2.34 GHz on 16 nm, with a six-core PowerVR Series 7XT GPU, enhancing battery efficiency by 40% (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) during mixed tasks and achieving around 900 single-core Geekbench scores. The A12 Bionic in the eighth-generation iPad, third-generation iPad Air, and fifth-generation iPad mini debuted on 7 nm with a hexa-core Vortex/Tempest CPU at 2.49 GHz, a four-core Apple-designed GPU, and an eight-core Neural Engine, introducing machine learning acceleration with up to 5 trillion operations per second and 2.5x faster neural processing (150% gain in benchmark scores versus the previous model) than the A10. Advancing further, the A13 Bionic in the ninth-generation iPad on 7 nm refined the hexa-core Lightning/Thunder design at up to 2.65 GHz with a four-core GPU and 8.5 billion transistors, yielding about 1,300 single-core Geekbench and improved power efficiency for extended video calls. The A14 Bionic in the tenth-generation iPad, built on 5 nm with a hexa-core Firestorm/Icestorm CPU at 3.0 GHz, a four-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, offered 40% faster CPU (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) and 30% better GPU performance (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) over the A13, with 11.8 billion transistors supporting advanced photo processing. The A15 Bionic in the sixth-generation iPad mini mirrored the A14's 5 nm architecture but with a five-core GPU, achieving similar efficiency gains for compact form factors. Culminating the lineage, the A16 Bionic in the eleventh-generation iPad on 4 nm featured a 5-core CPU (binned variant) at up to 3.46 GHz, a four-core GPU, and 16 billion transistors, posting around 2,500 single-core Geekbench scores unique to iPad tuning for sustained productivity. Multi-core scores are approximately 6,000, providing capable performance for standard iPad tasks but significantly lower than M-series chips, such as the M1's ~8,300 or the M3's ~11,000 in multi-core benchmarks.[32] Finally, the A17 Pro in the seventh-generation iPad mini, fabricated on a 3 nm process with 19 billion transistors, integrates a hexa-core CPU (two performance at 3.78 GHz, four efficiency), a six-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine capable of 35 trillion operations per second, representing a 20% efficiency improvement (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) over the A16 while enabling pro-level ray tracing in a mini chassis. These chips' evolution highlights progressive shrinks in process nodes from 45 nm to 3 nm, enabling higher transistor densities and core counts for better thermal management and battery life, with iPad implementations often featuring binned variants for cost-effective scaling. Performance metrics, such as Geekbench, underscore iPad-specific optimizations like larger caches for tablet multitasking, though exact figures vary by software and thermal throttling. Percentage gains in performance refer to the speed jump as measured by increases in benchmark points (e.g., CPU scores) compared to the previous model.[32]M-series chips
The M-series chips represent Apple's high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) architecture tailored for professional iPad models, emphasizing unified memory, advanced graphics, and AI acceleration while optimizing for the thermal constraints of fanless tablet designs. Introduced in 2021, these chips leverage custom ARM-based cores to deliver desktop-class computing in portable form, with iPad variants featuring refinements for sustained performance under battery-powered operation, such as dynamic voltage scaling and efficient power gating to manage heat dissipation without active cooling. Performance gains in this series are expressed as percentage increases in benchmark scores (e.g., Geekbench multi-core points) compared to the previous model.[32][33] The M1 chip debuted in the 2021 iPad Pro models (11-inch 3rd generation and 12.9-inch 5th generation), marking the first integration of Apple's silicon into iPads for pro workflows. Built on a 5-nanometer process with 16 billion transistors, it features an 8-core CPU (4 performance cores up to 3.2 GHz and 4 efficiency cores), an 8-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine capable of 11 trillion operations per second. Unified memory configurations reach up to 16 GB, enabling seamless data sharing between CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, while the media engine supports hardware-accelerated H.264 and HEVC encoding/decoding. In tablet form, the M1's design prioritizes efficiency, achieving up to 50% better performance (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) than the prior A12Z chip while maintaining all-day battery life through optimized thermal throttling. Early benchmarks showed multi-core Geekbench 5 scores around 7,800, establishing a foundation for creative apps like Final Cut Pro.[34][35][33] Succeeding the M1, the M2 chip powered the 2022 iPad Pro lineup (11-inch 4th generation and 12.9-inch 6th generation), enhancing graphics and video processing for iPad-specific tasks like 8K ProRes workflows. Fabricated on TSMC's enhanced 5-nanometer (N5P) process with 20 billion transistors, it includes an 8-core CPU (4 performance cores up to 3.5 GHz and 4 efficiency cores), a 10-core GPU, and the same 16-core Neural Engine. Unified memory options extend to 16 GB, with 100 GB/s bandwidth supporting faster asset loading in pro apps. A key addition is the hardware-accelerated ProRes encode and decode engine, enabling on-device 4K video editing without external hardware. For thermal management in iPads, the M2 employs improved efficiency cores to reduce power draw during prolonged GPU-intensive tasks, sustaining performance longer than the M1 in fanless scenarios. Geekbench 6 multi-core scores averaged about 9,200, reflecting 18% gains (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) over the M1.[36][37] The M3 chip arrived in the 2025 iPad Air models (7th generation, 11-inch and 13-inch), bringing 3-nanometer architecture to more accessible pro-tier iPads while focusing on AI and video efficiency. Produced on a 3-nanometer process with 25 billion transistors, it offers an 8-core CPU (4 performance cores up to 4.05 GHz and 4 efficiency cores), a 9-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. Unified memory is fixed at 8 GB, optimized for iPadOS multitasking with 100 GB/s bandwidth. Evolutionary improvements include AV1 hardware decode in the media engine, reducing power consumption for streaming by up to 40% compared to software decoding, alongside continued ProRes support. In tablet-optimized designs, the M3's smaller node enhances thermal headroom, allowing higher sustained clocks during AI tasks like on-device machine learning without excessive throttling. Multi-core Geekbench 6 benchmarks reached approximately 11,600, underscoring 25% multi-threaded uplift (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) from the M2. Compared to the M1 chip in the 2021 iPad Pro, the M3 in the 2025 iPad Air delivers notable performance enhancements, with both featuring 8 CPU cores but the M3 offering a 9-core GPU and approximately 30-50% faster multi-core performance (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model), with up to 50-80% improvements (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) in GPU-intensive tasks, alongside enhanced power efficiency.[29][38][32][39][40] The M4 chip elevated the 2024 iPad Pro series (11-inch 5th generation and 13-inch 2nd generation), introducing ray tracing and advanced AI to iPad-exclusive features like immersive AR rendering. Manufactured on TSMC's second-generation 3-nanometer (N3E) process with 28 billion transistors, it provides a 9-core or 10-core CPU (3 or 4 performance cores up to 4.4 GHz paired with 6 efficiency cores, depending on storage tier), a 10-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and a 16-core Neural Engine delivering 38 trillion operations per second. Unified memory scales to 16 GB in higher configurations, with 120 GB/s bandwidth tailored for real-time graphics in apps like Logic Pro for iPad. The media engine advances with AV1 decode and ProRes RAW support, enabling efficient 8K editing on battery. iPad-specific thermal tuning via the M4's efficiency-focused architecture prevents overheating during extended sessions, supporting up to 1.5x faster Neural Engine performance (50% gain in benchmark scores versus the previous model) than the M2. Geekbench 6 multi-core results hovered around 14,500, highlighting 50% generational leaps (percentage increase in benchmark scores versus the previous model) in GPU-bound tasks.[41][42] Culminating the current lineup, the M5 chip powers the 2025 iPad Pro models (11-inch 6th generation and 13-inch 3rd generation), emphasizing AI acceleration and bandwidth for future iPadOS features. Built on an enhanced 3-nanometer process (TSMC N3P) with 28 billion transistors in base variants, it features a 9-core or 10-core CPU (3 or 4 performance cores up to 4.42 GHz with 6 efficiency cores), a 10-core GPU with improved ray tracing, and an upgraded 16-core Neural Engine. Unified memory is 12 GB (256/512 GB storage) or 16 GB (1/2 TB storage), backed by 153 GB/s bandwidth—nearly 30% higher than the M4—for fluid handling of large datasets in AI-driven apps. Media capabilities evolve with enhanced ProRes encoding and AV1 decode, optimizing for 8K streaming and editing in compact tablet form. Power and thermal management refinements allow the M5 to deliver 3.5x AI performance (250% gain in benchmark scores versus the previous model) over the M4 while sustaining efficiency in fanless designs, with multi-core Geekbench 6 scores exceeding 16,000.[3][43][44]Software support
iPadOS version history
iPadOS, Apple's mobile operating system for iPad devices, was first introduced as a distinct platform separate from iOS with version 13 in 2019, marking a significant evolution tailored to the larger screen and productivity needs of tablets. This split allowed for iPad-specific enhancements in multitasking, file management, and external accessory support, while sharing core foundations with iOS. Subsequent releases have built upon this foundation, introducing features that bridge tablet and desktop computing paradigms, with announcements typically occurring at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, followed by developer betas in June, public betas in July, and general availability in September. The version numbering for iPadOS remains aligned with iOS, reflecting shared development cycles from version 13 onward. Security updates for each major version are provided for approximately 5-6 years post-release, with end-of-life typically announced when no further updates are issued; for example, iPadOS 13 received security patches until September 2022.[45] This timeline ensures ongoing protection against vulnerabilities, with rapid security responses introduced in iPadOS 16 for quicker deployment of critical fixes. Key releases and milestones are summarized below, highlighting major features that advanced iPadOS's capabilities in productivity, creativity, and user interface design.| Version | Announcement Date | Public Beta Start | Release Date | Key Features Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPadOS 13 | June 3, 2019 (WWDC) | July 8, 2019 | September 24, 2019 | Split View and Slide Over multitasking enhancements, Dark Mode, new Files app with external drive support, Apple Pencil improvements including Scribble for handwriting recognition. |
| iPadOS 14 | June 22, 2020 (WWDC) | July 9, 2020 | September 16, 2020 | Widget stacks on Home Screen, App Library, improved picture-in-picture for video, enhanced translation app, and universal search via App Clips. |
| iPadOS 15 | June 7, 2021 (WWDC) | July 30, 2021 | September 20, 2021 | Focus modes for notifications, SharePlay for collaborative experiences, Quick Notes, and Live Text for on-device text recognition in images. |
| iPadOS 16 | June 6, 2022 (WWDC) | July 11, 2022 | October 24, 2022 | Stage Manager for advanced windowed multitasking, customizable Lock Screen, Passkeys for passwordless authentication, and improved collaboration in apps like Freeform. |
| iPadOS 17 | June 5, 2023 (WWDC) | July 12, 2023 | September 18, 2023 | Interactive widgets, StandBy mode for bedside display, Apple Pencil hover detection, and enhanced NameDrop for AirDrop sharing. |
| iPadOS 18 | June 10, 2024 (WWDC) | July 15, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | Apple Intelligence integration for AI-powered writing tools and image generation, customizable Home Screen with free app placement, Math Notes in Calculator, and improved Passwords app. |
| iPadOS 19 | June 9, 2025 (WWDC) | July 14, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | Advanced AI enhancements including a more contextual Siri with on-device large language model processing, expanded Apple Intelligence for real-time translation and smart notifications, and further multitasking refinements like external display support. |
Model compatibility
Apple provides software updates for iPad models typically for 5 to 7 years after their release, ensuring compatibility with major iPadOS versions based on hardware capabilities such as processor architecture and memory. Since iPadOS 13, support is limited to 64-bit ARM processors, rendering all 32-bit iPads (those released before 2013) incompatible after iOS 9. As of November 2025, the latest major release, iPadOS 19, requires at least an A12 Bionic chip for base models or M1 for advanced features like certain Apple Intelligence integrations. Drops in compatibility often stem from limitations in chip architecture, where older processors like the A9 can no longer efficiently support new OS features or security requirements; for instance, A9-based iPads reached their end with iPadOS 17.[17] Apple extends security patches for two additional years beyond major version support, meaning models on iPadOS 18 will receive updates until at least 2027. The following tables map iPad models by line to their supported iPadOS versions, highlighting initial and final major releases. Projections for future drops (e.g., beyond iPadOS 25 for newer models) are based on historical patterns but not guaranteed.Standard iPad
| Model | Generation | Release Year | Supported iPadOS Versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad (A9) | 6th | 2018 | 11 – 17 |
| iPad (A10) | 7th | 2019 | 13 – 18 |
| iPad (A12) | 8th | 2020 | 13 – 19+ |
| iPad (A13) | 9th | 2021 | 14 – 20+ (projected drop after 25) |
| iPad (A14) | 10th | 2022 | 15 – 21+ |
| iPad (A16) | 11th | 2024 | 17 – 25+ (projected) |
iPad mini
| Model | Generation | Release Year | Supported iPadOS Versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad mini 4 (A8) | 4th | 2015 | 9 – 12 |
| iPad mini 5 (A12) | 5th | 2019 | 13 – 19+ |
| iPad mini 6 (A15) | 6th | 2021 | 15 – 21+ |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) | 7th | 2024 | 17 – 26+ (projected) |
iPad Air
| Model | Generation | Release Year | Supported iPadOS Versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Air 3 (A12) | 3rd | 2019 | 12 – 19+ |
| iPad Air 4 (A14) | 4th | 2020 | 14 – 20+ |
| iPad Air 5 (M1) | 5th | 2022 | 15 – 22+ |
| iPad Air (M3) | 6th | 2025 | 18 – 26+ (projected) |
iPad Pro
| Model | Size | Generation | Release Year | Supported iPadOS Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Pro (A9X) | 9.7"/12.9" | 1st | 2016 | 9.3 – 12 |
| iPad Pro (A10X) | 10.5"/12.9" (2nd) | 2nd | 2017 | 10.3 – 15 |
| iPad Pro (A12X/A12Z) | 11"/12.9" (3rd/4th) | 3rd/4th | 2018/2020 | 12 – 19+ |
| iPad Pro (M1) | 11"/12.9" (3rd/5th) | 3rd/5th | 2021 | 14 – 21+ |
| iPad Pro (M2) | 11"/12.9" (4th/6th) | 4th/6th | 2022 | 16 – 23+ |
| iPad Pro (M4) | 11"/13" | 6th | 2024 | 17 – 25+ (projected) |
| iPad Pro (M5) | 11"/13" | 7th | 2025 | 19 – 27+ (projected) |