Launch Date:
Announced on October 18, 2022
Body and Design:
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Dimensions: 248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in)
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Build: Durable glass front, sleek aluminum back, and sturdy aluminum frame
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SIM: No SIM card support
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Stylus Support: Compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation only)
Display:
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Type: 10.9-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD display with 500 nits brightness (typical)
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Screen-to-Body Ratio: ~80.5% screen-to-body ratio
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Resolution: Crisp 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density)
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Protection: Scratch-resistant glass with an oleophobic coating for fingerprint resistance
Performance:
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Operating System: iPadOS 16
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Chipset: Powered by the advanced Apple A14 Bionic chip (5nm)
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CPU: Hexa-core processing (2×3.0 GHz Firestorm + 4×1.8 GHz Icestorm)
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GPU: Apple GPU with 4-core graphics for enhanced gaming and video performance
Memory:
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Card Slot: No external memory card support
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Internal Storage Options: Available in 64GB and 256GB variants
Camera Features:
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Main Camera: 12 MP wide-angle camera (f/1.8), PDAF for sharp photos
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Photo Features: HDR, panorama modes for stunning photos
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Video Capabilities: Record in 4K at 24/25/30/60fps and Full HD 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps
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Selfie Camera: 12 MP ultrawide camera (f/2.4) with a 122˚ field of view
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Video: 1080p at 25/30/60fps with gyro-EIS for smooth video
Audio and Connectivity:
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Loudspeaker: Stereo speakers for immersive sound
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3.5mm Jack: No headphone jack
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WLAN: Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, and hotspot
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Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 with A2DP, EDR, LE
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Positioning: A-GPS, GLONASS available on Wi-Fi + Cellular model only
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NFC: No NFC support
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Radio: No built-in radio
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USB: USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort with magnetic connector
Sensors and Battery:
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Sensors: Fingerprint sensor (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and barometer
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Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 28.6 Wh battery for extended usage
Miscellaneous:
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Available Colors: Elegant Silver, vibrant Blue, stylish Pink, and bright Yellow
