Apple iPad (A16)

System: iPadOS
Screen: 11" IPS LCD
Chip: A16
Storage: 128 GB
Battery: 28.93 Wh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: 5G option
Weight: 477 g

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Apple iPad (A16) at a glance

Screen

Mid-size screen

The all-round size: light enough to carry, big enough for split screen.
Performance

Upper mid-range chip

Smooth for everyday apps, split screen and most games.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately. A keyboard cover clicks on for typing.
Connectivity

5G option

A cellular version gets online away from Wi-Fi with its own data plan.
Build

Easy to carry

Comfortable to hold on the sofa or in a bag.

Apple iPad (A16) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Apple
Model	iPad (A16)
Series	iPad
Generation	A16
Versions	256GB Wi-Fi, 512GB Wi-Fi, 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular, 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular, 512GB Wi-Fi + Cellular
Colours	Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Also sold as	iPad 11-inch, iPad (A16)

Software

Runs iPadOS with Apple's App Store and works closely with an iPhone or Mac.

Operating system	iPadOS

Performance

Smooth for everyday apps, split screen and most games.

Chip	A16
CPU cores	5
Graphics	4-core GPU
GPU cores	4

Memory & storage

Storage	128 GB
Storage options	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB

Display

A mid-size screen.

Screen size	11 in
Panel	IPS LCD
Display name	Liquid Retina display
Resolution	2360 x 1640
Pixel density	264 ppi
Brightness (typical)	500 nits
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

An official keyboard attaches directly, no pairing needed.

Pen	Sold separately
Compatible pens	Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil (1st generation)
Pen technology	Apple Pencil
Keyboard connection	Smart Connector

Battery & charging

A charger comes in the box.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity (Wh)	28.93 Wh
Video playback (maker claim)	10 h
Web browsing (maker claim)	10 h
Charger in the box	Yes

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	12 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	4K60
Front camera	12 MP
Front camera on the long edge	Yes
Auto framing	Center Stage
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Microphones	2

Connectivity

Also sold in a 5G version for data on the go.

Cellular	5G option
SIM	eSIM only
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.3
GPS	Cellular models only
USB speed	480 Mbps
Ports	1x USB-C, Smart Connector
External display	4K60

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	477 g
Thickness	7 mm
Height	248.6 mm
Width	179.5 mm
Body	aluminium
Unlock	Touch ID
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, ambient light

In the box & kids

In the box	iPad, USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Specs compiled from Apple's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.