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Overview
Released Mar 24, 2017Mar 11, 2011Mar 16, 2012
Launch price $329$499$499
Chip Apple A9, 1.85 GHz dual-coreApple A5, 1 GHz dual-coreApple A5X, 1 GHz dual-core
Status VintageVintageVintage
Display
Size 9.7-inch 9.7-inch 9.7-inch
Type Retina LED-backlit IPS LED-backlit IPS multi-touch Retina LED-backlit IPS multi-touch
Resolution 2048 x 1536 (264 ppi) 1024 x 768 (132 ppi) 2048 x 1536 (264 ppi)
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Chip
Chip Apple A9, 1.85 GHz dual-core 64-bit Apple A5, 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 Apple A5X, 1 GHz dual-core
Memory
RAM 2 GB 512 MB 1 GB
Storage options 32GB, 128GB 16GB, 32GB, 64GB 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Camera
Rear camera 8 MP iSight, 1080p video VGA photos, 720p video at 30 fps 5 MP iSight, 1080p video at 30 fps
Front camera 1.2 MP FaceTime HD VGA, FaceTime calls VGA, FaceTime calls
Battery
Battery life Up to 10 hours of web, video or music Up to 10 hours of web, video or music Up to 10 hours (9 hours on cellular data)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO 802.11a/b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n
Cellular Optional 4G LTE model Optional 3G model (GSM/UMTS or CDMA versions) Optional 4G LTE and HSPA+ model (North America)
Connector Lightning 30-pin dock connector 30-pin dock connector
Accessories
Apple Pencil Not supported Not supported Not supported
Keyboard Bluetooth keyboards and third-party cases iPad Keyboard Dock or Bluetooth keyboards iPad Keyboard Dock or Bluetooth keyboards
Design
Dimensions 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm 241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm
Weight 469 g (Wi-Fi), 478 g (cellular) 601 g (Wi-Fi), 613 g (3G) 652 g (Wi-Fi), 662 g (cellular)
Security
Authentication Touch ID fingerprint sensor Passcode lock Passcode lock
Software
Launch OS iOS 10.3 iOS 4.3 iOS 5.1
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