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iPad (A16)
The everyday iPad, now with 128 GB and a quicker A16 chip.
Overview
The 2025 iPad is an incremental update to the 2022 redesign, which is why the exterior is nearly identical. It has the same 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, top-button Touch ID, landscape 12-megapixel front camera and four-color palette of blue, pink, yellow and silver.
The key change is the A16 chip. It brings a five-core CPU, a four-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine, and the memory rose to 6 GB, so multitasking in iPadOS 18 is noticeably smoother than on the A14 model. It also starts at 128 GB instead of 64 GB, and the entry price was cut by $100 compared with the 10th generation.
There are limits: the chip lacks the memory required for Apple Intelligence, the display has no laminated layer and the USB-C port is limited to USB 2.0 speeds. It supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) and the first-generation Pencil with an adapter, along with the Magic Keyboard Folio.
Why it mattered
Reset the entry-level iPad price at $349 while doubling its storage, keeping the line competitive for students and families.
At a glance
- Announced
- March 5, 2025
- Released
- March 12, 2025
- Launch price
- $349
- Chip
- Apple A16
- Display
- 10.9"
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Status
- Available
Highlights
- A16 chip with 6 GB RAM
- 128 GB base storage at $349
- 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display
- No Apple Intelligence support
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 A16, 5-core CPU, 4-core GPU
- Coprocessor
- 16-core Neural Engine
Memory
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Storage options
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Camera
- Rear camera
- 12 MP f/1.8, 4K video at 60 fps
- Front camera
- 12 MP ultra wide (f/2.4), Center Stage, landscape placement
Battery
- Battery life
- Up to 10 hours of web or video (9 hours on cellular)
- Capacity
- About 28.93 Wh
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Cellular
- Optional 5G model
- Connector
- USB-C (USB 2.0 speeds)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
Accessories
- Apple Pencil
- Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation) via 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 18.3.2
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 (10th generation)
The standard iPad finally goes all-screen, in four bold colors.