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Overview
Released Sep 24, 2021Apr 3, 2010Mar 11, 2011
Launch price $329$499$499
Chip Apple A13 BionicApple A4, 1 GHzApple A5, 1 GHz dual-core
Status DiscontinuedVintageVintage
Display
Size 10.2-inch 9.7-inch 9.7-inch
Type Retina LED-backlit IPS with True Tone LED-backlit IPS multi-touch LED-backlit IPS multi-touch
Resolution 2160 x 1620 (264 ppi) 1024 x 768 (132 ppi) 1024 x 768 (132 ppi)
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Chip
Chip Apple A13 Bionic, 6-core Apple A4, 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 Apple A5, 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
Memory
RAM 3 GB 256 MB 512 MB
Storage options 64GB, 256GB 16GB, 32GB, 64GB 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Camera
Rear camera 8 MP f/2.4, 1080p video - VGA photos, 720p video at 30 fps
Front camera 12 MP ultra wide, Center Stage - 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 of web, video or music
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO 802.11a/b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n
Cellular Optional Gigabit-class LTE model Optional 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) model with micro-SIM; GSM/EDGE Optional 3G model (GSM/UMTS or CDMA versions)
Connector Lightning and Smart Connector 30-pin dock connector 30-pin dock connector
Accessories
Apple Pencil Apple Pencil (1st generation) Not supported Not supported
Keyboard Smart Keyboard via Smart Connector iPad Keyboard Dock or Bluetooth keyboards iPad Keyboard Dock or Bluetooth keyboards
Design
Dimensions 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm 242.8 x 189.7 x 13.4 mm 241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm
Weight 487 g (Wi-Fi), 498 g (cellular) 680 g (Wi-Fi), 730 g (3G) 601 g (Wi-Fi), 613 g (3G)
Security
Authentication Touch ID fingerprint sensor Passcode lock Passcode lock
Software
Launch OS iPadOS 15 iPhone OS 3.2 iOS 4.3
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