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iPad (10th generation)
The standard iPad finally goes all-screen, in four bold colors.
Overview
The 2022 iPad was the biggest redesign for the entry-level line in years. It adopted the flat-edged aluminum body and slim bezels of the Air, enlarging the screen to 10.9 inches and moving Touch ID to the top button. The overall size barely changed from the 10.2-inch models.
The A14 Bionic chip gave a clear speed boost, USB-C replaced Lightning and the Wi-Fi radio advanced to Wi-Fi 6. Its 12-megapixel front camera was relocated to the long edge, so video calls look natural when the tablet sits horizontally, and the rear camera was upgraded to a 12-megapixel sensor with 4K video.
Major trade-offs were a starting price of $449 and a screen without a laminated, anti-reflective layer. Support was limited to the first-generation Apple Pencil, which needed a USB-C adapter to pair and charge, and a new Magic Keyboard Folio launched at the same time.
Why it mattered
Modernized the mainstream iPad with USB-C, a landscape camera and a colorful new design, at the cost of a higher price.
At a glance
- Announced
- October 18, 2022
- Released
- October 26, 2022
- Discontinued
- March 4, 2025
- Launch price
- $449
- Chip
- Apple A14 Bionic
- Display
- 10.9"
- Storage
- 64GB, 256GB
- Status
- Discontinued
Highlights
- 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display
- A14 Bionic and USB-C
- Landscape 12 MP front camera
- Four bright colors
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Display
- Size
- 10.9-inch
- Type
- Liquid Retina IPS, True Tone, wide color (P3)
- Resolution
- 2360 x 1640 (264 ppi)
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Brightness
- 500 nits
Chip
- Chip
- Apple A14 Bionic, 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU
- Coprocessor
- 16-core Neural Engine
Memory
- RAM
- 4 GB
- Storage options
- 64GB, 256GB
Camera
- Rear camera
- 12 MP f/1.8, 4K video at 60 fps
- Front camera
- 12 MP ultra wide, Center Stage, landscape placement
Battery
- Battery life
- Up to 10 hours of web, video or music
- Capacity
- About 28.6 Wh
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Cellular
- Optional 5G sub-6 GHz model
- Connector
- USB-C
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
Accessories
- Apple Pencil
- Apple Pencil (1st generation) via USB-C adapter
- Keyboard
- Magic Keyboard Folio
Design
- Dimensions
- 248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm
- Weight
- 477 g (Wi-Fi), 481 g (cellular)
Security
- Authentication
- Touch ID in the top button
Software
- Launch OS
- iPadOS 16.1
- Latest supported OS
- iPadOS 27 (still supported)
How it compares
More in the iPad family
iPad (1st generation)
The slate that defined the modern tablet category.
iPad 2
Thinner, faster, and finally equipped with cameras.
iPad (3rd generation)
The first iPad with a Retina display and LTE.
iPad (4th generation)
A surprise refresh that doubled the speed and introduced Lightning.
iPad (5th generation)
The budget iPad returns at a much lower entry price.
iPad (6th generation)
The first non-Pro iPad that works with Apple Pencil.
iPad (7th generation)
A slightly larger 10.2-inch screen and the Smart Connector for $329.
iPad (8th generation)
The $329 iPad picks up an A12 Bionic and a Neural Engine.
iPad (9th generation)
The last classic iPad, with Center Stage and True Tone.
iPad (A16)
The everyday iPad, now with 128 GB and a quicker A16 chip.