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List of iPad Models, Price, Specifications, Features, Release Date & Images

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iPad is the line of tablet computers, which is designed, developed and marketed by the Apple Inc., The iPad runs the iOS mobile operating system. The first iPad was released on April 3, 2010, the most modern iPad models are the iPad 2018, which is released on March 27, 2018, the 10.5-inch (270 mm) and 12.9-inch (330 mm) 2nd generation iPad Pro released on June 13, 2017. The user interface is built around the iPad’s multi-touch screen, It also has the virtual keyboard. All iPad models can connect through the WiFi, Some models also have the cellular connectivity. As of January 2015, Apple had sold over 250 million iPad, though sales peaked in 2013. Now it is the second most popular kind of tablet computer, by sales after the Android-based tablets.

The Apple iPad can take photos and even shoot videos. It can play music and perform the Internet functions such as the web-browsing and email. the iPad can also perform other functions such as GPS navigation, social networking, games reference, etc., The Social Networking can be enabled by downloading and installing those applications. There are millions of applications available for iPad in the Apple’s App Store and also from the third parties.

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The first generation of iPad has established the design patterns, such as the home button placement, which has continued through all the models. The Second generation of iPad has introduced with a new thinner design, with dual-core Apple A5 processor, and the Front-facing VGA Camera and a 720p rear-facing camera designed for the FaceTime video calling. The third generation of iPad was introduced with the Retina Display and the new Apple A5X processor with the quad-core graphics processor. It has the 5-megapixel camera, featuring the HD 1080p video recording, voice dictation, and 4G (LTE). The Fourth Generation of the iPad has the Apple A6X processor and has replaced the 30-pin connector with an all-digital lightning connector, related to the iPhones. The iPad Air has the reduced the thickness for the first time since iPad 2. It has an Apple A7 processor and the Apple M7 motion coprocessor. The iPad Air 2 has Apple A8X processor, the Apple M8 motion coprocessor, and an 8-megapixel camera. It has included the Touch ID fingerprint sensor for locking and unlocking the device like iPhones and it also has reduced thickness than its predecessor. The iPad 2017 model has the Apple A9 processor, which sacrifices some of the advances the iPad Air 2 introduced in the exchange for a lower launch price.

There have been four versions of the iPad Mini, all of which have the screen size of 7.9 inches. The first generation has the similar internal specifications as the iPad 2 except that it uses the lightning connector. The iPad Mini 2 has the Retina display, Apple A7 Processor, and the Apple M7 motion coprocessor, it almost meets the internal specifications of the Apple iPad Air. The iPad Mini 3 has the Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The iPad Mini 4 has the Apple A8 processor and the Apple M8 Motion coprocessor.

There have been two generations of iPad Pro. The first one came with two screen sizes, which includes 9.7 inch and the 12.9-inch displays. The second came with the 10.5 inch and 12.9-inch screen sizes. The iPad Pros have some unique features such as the Smart Connector, which is exclusive to this series of iPads. In this article, we have clearly given the iPad model numbers with its specifications, release date, Price and more.

Related: List of iPhone Models

List of iPad Models with Release Dates

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iPad	Released with	Release date	Final supported OS	Support ended	Support lifespan
iPad	iPhone OS 3.2	April 3, 2010	iOS 5.1.1	September 18, 2012	2 years, 5 months
iPad 2	iOS 4.3	March 11, 2011	iOS 9.3.5	September 12, 2016	5 years, 6 months
iPad (3rd generation)	iOS 5.1	March 16, 2012	iOS 9.3.5	September 12, 2016	4 years, 5 months
iPad mini	iOS 6.0.1	November 2, 2012	iOS 9.3.5	September 12, 2016	3 years, 10 months
iPad (4th generation)	iOS 6.0	November 12, 2012	iOS 10.3.3	September 18, 2017	4 years, 10 months
iPad Air	iOS 7.0.3	November 1, 2013	latest iOS	(current)	> 4 years, 10 months
iPad mini 2 (Retina display)	iOS 7.0.3	November 12, 2013	latest iOS	(current)	> 4 years, 9 months
iPad Air 2	iOS 8.1	October 22, 2014	latest iOS	(current)	> 3 years, 10 months
iPad mini 3	iOS 8.1	October 22, 2014	latest iOS	(current)	> 3 years, 10 months
iPad mini 4	iOS 9.0	September 9, 2015	latest iOS	(current)	> 3 years
iPad Pro (1st, 12.9”)	iOS 9.1	November 11, 2015	latest iOS	(current)	> 2 years, 9 months
iPad Pro (1st, 9.7”)	iOS 9.3	March 31, 2016	latest iOS	(current)	> 2 years, 5 months
iPad (2017)	iOS 10.2.1	March 24, 2017	latest iOS	(current)	> 1 year, 5 months
iPad Pro (2nd, 12.9”)	iOS 10.3.2	June 13, 2017	latest iOS	(current)	> 1 year, 2 months
iPad Pro (2nd, 10.5”)	iOS 10.3.2	June 13, 2017	latest iOS	(current)	> 1 year, 2 months
iPad (2018)	iOS 11.2.6	March 27, 2018	latest iOS	(current)	> 5 months

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iPad

List of iPad Models

The original Apple iPad was released on April 3, 2010. It included many of the same features as the iPhone and iPod Touch, The iPad has included 3-axis accelerometer, which enables the device to detect when it is being moved or titled. The iPad was powered by the same operating system as the iPhone, allowing it to run the same applications in the compatibility mode. It also has the unique user interface elements which made use of the larger screen. The original Apple iPad still has some uses, but no longer supports operating system updates. Many applications do not support the first Apple iPad.

Model

iPad (1st generation)

Initial operating system

iPhone 3.2

Highest supported operating system

iOS 5.1.1

Model Number

A1219 (Wi-Fi)
A1337 (Wi-Fi + 3G)

Announcement date

January 27, 2010

Release date

April 3, 2010

Discontinued

March 2, 2011

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
16 GB $499, 32 GB $599, 64 GB $699
Wi-Fi + 3G models:
16 GB $629, 32 GB $729, 64 GB $829

SoC

Apple A4

Motion coprocessor

CPU

1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8

GPU

PowerVR SGX535

Memory

256 MB DDR RAM built into Apple A4 package

Storage

16, 32, or 64 GB

Display

9.7 inches (250 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating
1024×768 pixels at 132 ppi

Camera

Back – N/A
Front – N/A

Wireless

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – In addition to the above: 3G cellular HSDPA, 2G cellular EDGE on 3G models

Geolocation

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi, Apple location databases
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, Apple databases, Cellular network

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer

Battery

3.75 V 24.8 W·h (6,613 mA·h)

Dimensions

9.56 in × 7.47 in × 0.528 in (242.8 mm × 189.7 mm × 13.4 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 1.5 lb (680 g)
Wi-Fi + 3G model: 1.6 lb (730 g)

iPad 2

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iPad 2 is the upgrade to the original Apple iPad, It has added dual-facing cameras which lets the users snap photos, and capture movies and added video conferencing capabilities. It has doubled the processing speed and more powerful graphics processor, but it is 33% thinner and 15% lighter than its predecessor. It also has a gyroscope, making its basic features equal to the iPhone except for the voice calling. It has the improved processing speed and better graphics performance for playing games. The highest supported version of iOS to this iPad 2 is iOS 9.3.5.

Model

iPad 2

Initial operating system

iOS 4.2.1

Highest supported operating system

iOS 9.3.5

Model Number

A1395 (Wi-Fi)
A1397 (Wi-Fi + 3G CDMA)
A1396 (Wi-Fi + 3G GSM)

Announcement date

March 2, 2011

Release date

March 11, 2011

Discontinued

32, 64 GB: March 7, 2012
16 GB: March 18, 2014

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
16 GB $499, 32 GB $599, 64 GB $699
Wi-Fi + 3G models:
16 GB $629, 32 GB $729, 64 GB $829

SoC

Apple A5

Motion coprocessor

CPU

1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9

GPU

Dual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2

Memory

512 MB DDR2 RAM (1066 Mbit/s data rate) built into Apple A5 package

Storage

16, 32, or 64 GB

Display

9.7 inches (250 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating
1024×768 pixels at 132 ppi

Camera

Back – 0.7 MP still
720 p HD 30fps and 5× digital zoom video
Front – 0.3 MP with VGA-quality still and videocamera

Wireless

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – In addition to the above: 3G cellular HSDPA, 2G cellular EDGE on 3G models

Geolocation

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi, Apple location databases
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, Apple databases, Cellular network

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope

Battery

3.8 V 25 W·h (6,944 mA·h)

Dimensions

9.5 in × 7.31 in × 0.346 in (241.3 mm × 185.7 mm × 8.8 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 1.325 lb (601 g)
Wi-Fi + 3G GSM (AT&T/global) model: 1.351 lb (613 g)
Wi-Fi + 3G CDMA (Verizon) model: 1.338 lb (607 g)

iPad (3rd generation)

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The iPad (3rd Generation) has the 2056×1536 resolution Retina Display that was the highest resolution display for the tablet at its release. It applies the same basic process as the iPad 2 but with the updated graphics chip to help power the new display. It was also the first device of the iPad generation list to offer 4G compatibility. The iPad 3 has equipped with the Apple A5X processor and 1 GB LPDDR2 RAM for the improved performance. The display of the iPad 3 provides you with the crystal clear viewing with a great compatibility. It is useful to watch the high-resolution video contents on this display.

Model

iPad (3rd generation)

Initial operating system

iOS 5.1

Highest supported operating system

iOS 9.3.5

Model Number

A1416 (Wi-Fi)
A1403 (Wi-Fi + Cellular VZ)
A1430 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Announcement date

March 7, 2012

Release date

March 16, 2012

Discontinued

October 23, 2012

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
16 GB $499, 32 GB $599, 64 GB $699
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
16 GB $629, 32 GB $729, 64 GB $829

SoC

Apple A5X

Motion coprocessor

CPU

1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9

GPU

Quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4

Memory

1 GB LPDDR2 RAM

Storage

16, 32, or 64 GB

Display

9.7 inches (250 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating
2048×1536 pixels at 264 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

Back -5 MP, ƒ/2.4 still
1080p HD 30fps and 5× digital zoom video
Front – 0.3 MP with VGA-quality still and video camera

Wireless

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model

Geolocation

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi, Apple location databases
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, Apple databases, Cellular network, GLONASS

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope

Battery

3.7 V 43 W·h (11,560 mA·h)

Dimensions

9.5 × 7.31 × 0.37 in (241.3 × 185.7 × 9.4 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 1.44 lb (650 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 1.46 lb (660 g)

iPad Mini (1st generation)

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The first generation of iPad Mini is built with the 7.9-inch display and powered by the same processor as the iPad 2. It also offers 4G compatibility and superior dual-facing cameras. It was powered by the same processor as the iPad 2, but it included many of the same features as the latest full-sized Apple iPad, including the 4G compatibility and the superior dual-facing cameras. It was released for $329, for the entry-level model, it was the cheapest iPad. The battery life of this Apple iPad is pretty good. It is the smaller and the lighter version of the iPad. It has the 4G/LTE support.

Model

iPad Mini (1st generation)

Initial operating system

iOS 6.0

Highest supported operating system

iOS 9.3.5

Model Number

A1432 (Wi-Fi)
A1454 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
A1455 (Wi-Fi + Cellular MM)

Announcement date

October 23, 2012

Release date

November 2, 2012

Discontinued

32, 64 GB: October 22, 2013
16 GB: June 19, 2015

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
16 GB US$329, 32 GB US$429, 64 GB US$529
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
16 GB $459, 32 GB $559, 64 GB $659

SoC

Apple A5

Motion coprocessor

CPU

1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9

GPU

Dual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2

Memory

512 MB DDR2 RAM built into Apple A5 package

Storage

16, 32, or 64 GB

Display

7.9 inches (200 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating
1024×768 pixels at 163 ppi

Camera

Back – 1080p HD still and video camera
5 MP, 30fps and 5× digital zoom
Front – 1.2 MP still, 720p video

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model

Geolocation

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi, Apple location databases
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Apple databases, Cellular network

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, magnetometer

Battery

3.72 V 16.5 W·h (4,440 mA·h)

Dimensions

7.87 in × 5.3 in × 0.28 in (199.9 mm × 134.6 mm × 7.1 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 0.68 lb (310 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 0.69 lb (310 g)

iPad (4th generation)

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The 4th generation of iPad has almost the same features as the iPad 3, but it uses the more powerful processor. It has included with the much more powerful processor. It also changed the release cycle of the Apple iPad. The iPad 4 has the 1.4 GHz dual-core Apple Swift processor for the better multitasking performance. It was introduced with the iOS 6.0 and the highest supported operating system version is iOS 10.3.3. It has the 264 ppi (Retina Display), which provides the crystal clear viewing experience.

Model

iPad (4th generation)

Initial operating system

iOS 6.0

Highest supported operating system

iOS 10.3.3

Model Number

A1458 (Wi-Fi)
A1459 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
A1460 (Wi-Fi + Cellular MM)

Announcement date

16, 32, 64 GB: October 23, 2012
128 GB: January 29, 2013

Release date

16, 32, 64 GB: November 2, 2012
128 GB: February 5, 2013
16 GB re-released: March 18, 2014

Discontinued

16, 32, 64, 128 GB: October 22, 2013
16 GB re-released: October 16, 2014

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
16 GB $499, 32 GB $599, 64 GB $699, 128 GB $799
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
16 GB $629, 32 GB $729, 64 GB $829, 128 GB $929

SoC

Apple A6X

Motion coprocessor

CPU

1.4 GHz dual-core Apple Swift

GPU

Quad-core PowerVR SGX554MP4

Memory

1 GB LPDDR2 RAM

Storage

16, 32, 64, or 128 GB

Display

9.7 inches (250 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating
2048×1536 pixels at 264 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

Back – 5 MP, ƒ/2.4 still
1080p HD 30fps and 5× digital zoom video
Front – 1.2 MP, ƒ/2.2 still, 720p video

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model

Geolocation

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi, Apple location databases
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, Apple databases, Cellular network, GLONASS

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope

Battery

3.7 V 43 W·h (11,560 mA·h)

Dimensions

9.5 × 7.31 × 0.37 in (241.3 × 185.7 × 9.4 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 1.44 lb (650 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 1.46 lb (660 g)

iPad Air

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The iPad Air is the slimmest and lightest version of iPad. It jumps to the 64-bit processor, which was initially dismissed as more of the marketing ploy. but the initial benchmarks were posted, it soon became obvious that the jump was worth it. The Apple iPad Air is twice as powerful as its predecessor, It has the same slim form factor as the iPad Mini. It is released with the iOS 7.0.3, the highest operating system it supports is iOS 11.3. iPad Air uses the Apple A7 processor and the M7 motion coprocessor. It has a Quad-core PowerVR G6430 GPU, which renders better gaming performance, than its predecessors.

Model

iPad Air

Initial operating system

iOS 7.0.3

Highest supported operating system

iOS 11.3

Model Number

A1474 (Wi-Fi)
A1475 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
A1476 (Wi-Fi + Cellular TD-LTE)

Announcement date

October 22, 2013

Release date

November 1, 2013

Discontinued

64, 128 GB: October 16, 2014
16, 32 GB: March 21, 2016

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
16 GB $499, 32 GB $599, 64 GB $699, 128 GB $799
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
16 GB $629, 32 GB $729, 64 GB $829, 128 GB $929

SoC

Apple A7

Motion coprocessor

Apple M7

CPU

1.4 GHz dual-core Apple Cyclone

GPU

Quad-core PowerVR G6430

Memory

1 GB LPDDR3 RAM

Storage

16, 32, 64, or 128 GB

Display

9.7 inches (250 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating
2048×1536 pixels at 264 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

Back – 5 MP, ƒ/2.4 still
1080p HD 30fps and 5× digital zoom video
Front – 1.2 MP, ƒ/2.2 still, 720p video

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model

Geolocation

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi, Apple location databases
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, Apple databases, Cellular network, GLONASS

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope

Battery

3.73 V 32.9 W·h (8,820 mA·h)

Dimensions

9.4 in × 6.6 in × 0.295 in (238.8 mm × 167.6 mm × 7.5 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 1.034 lb (469 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 1.054 lb (478 g)

iPad Mini 2

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The first iPad Mini was a bit underpowered, sharing the same processor and memory as the iPad 2. The second generation Mini not only higher in price but also higher in terms of power. It uses the same basic A7 processor used in the iPad Air, the Mini 2 is only slightly less powerful. The iPad Mini 2 has the high-resolution Retina display, which has a 326ppi screen. It is the powerful upgrade to the first generation iPad Mini. It uses the same basic A7 processor as the iPad Air. The iPad Mini 2 is the officially referred to as the iPad mini with Retina display.

Model

iPad Mini 2

Initial operating system

iOS 7.0

Highest supported operating system

iOS 11.2.6

Model Number

A1489 (Wi-Fi)
A1490 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
A1491 (Wi-Fi + Cellular TD-LTE)

Announcement date

October 22, 2013

Release date

November 12, 2013

Discontinued

64, 128 GB: October 16, 2014
16 GB: September 7, 2016
32 GB: March 21, 2017

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
16 GB $399, 32 GB $499, 64 GB $599, 128 GB $699
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
16 GB $529, 32 GB $629, 64 GB $729, 128 GB $829

SoC

Apple A7

Motion coprocessor

Apple M7

CPU

1.3 GHz dual-core Apple Cyclone

GPU

Quad-core PowerVR G6430

Memory

1 GB LPDDR3 RAM

Storage

16, 32, 64, or 128 GB

Display

7.9 inches (200 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating
2048×1536 pixels at 326 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

Back – 1080p HD still and video camera
5 MP, 30fps and 5× digital zoom
Front – 1.2 MP, ƒ/2.2 still, 720p video

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model

Geolocation

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi, Apple location databases
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Apple databases, Cellular network

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, magnetometer

Battery

3.75 V 24.3 W·h (6,471 mA·h)

Dimensions

7.87 in × 5.3 in × 0.29 in (199.9 mm × 134.6 mm × 7.4 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 0.73 lb (330 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 0.75 lb (340 g)

iPad Air 2

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The iPad Air 2 marks the clear variation for the iPad. Previous models always followed the iPhone, with the processor and features that were similar to the latest iPhone. The iPad Air 2 is equipped with the Apple’s first triple-core processor, making it significantly faster than the iPhone 6. It also upgrades the internal memory used to run the applications from 1GB to 2 GB. Unlike the previous Apple iPad models, that uses the same processor of the iPhone, the iPad Air 2 is powered by the Apple’s first triple-core processor, which is much faster than the iPhone 6. It also upgrades the internal memory from 1GB to 2GB, which provides the fastest processing speed.

Model

iPad Air 2

Initial operating system

iOS 8.1

Highest supported operating system

iOS 11.3

Model Number

A1566 (Wi-Fi)
A1567 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Announcement date

October 16, 2014

Release date

16, 64, 128 GB:
October 22, 2014
32 GB and 128GB re-released: September 7, 2016

Discontinued

128 GB: March 21, 2016
16, 64 GB: September 7, 2016
32, 128 GB (re-released): March 21, 2017

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
16 GB $499, 64 GB $599, 128 GB $699
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
16 GB $629, 64 GB $729, 128 GB $829

SoC

Apple A8X

Motion coprocessor

Apple M8

CPU

1.5 GHz tri-core Apple Typhoon

GPU

Octa-core PowerVR GXA6850

Memory

2 GB LPDDR3 RAM

Storage

16, 64, or 128 GB

Display

9.7 inches (250 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating, Fully laminated display, Antireflective coating
2048×1536 pixels at 264 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

Back – 8 MP, ƒ/2.4 still
1080p HD 30fps and 3× digital zoom video
Front – 1.2 MP, ƒ/2.2 still, 720p video

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model

Geolocation

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi, Apple location databases, iBeacon micro location
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, Apple databases, Cellular network, GLONASS

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope, barometer.

Battery

3.76 V 27.62 W·h (7,340 mA·h)

Dimensions

9.4 in × 6.6 in × 0.24 in (238.8 mm × 167.6 mm × 6.1 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 0.96 lb (437 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 0.98 lb (444 g)

iPad Mini 3

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The iPad Mini 3 is the same as the iPad Mini 3 except for the additional Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The Touch ID supports unlocking the Apple iPad with the thumbprint. It also lets the users purchase the apps and use the new Apple Pay using the thumbprint. The iPad Mini 3 is featured with the Apple A7 processor and Apple M7 Motion coprocessor. It has a Quad-core PowerVR G6430 GPU, which provides a great graphical performance.

Model

iPad Mini 3

Initial operating system

iOS 8.1

Highest supported operating system

iOS 11.2.6

Model Number

A1599 (Wi-Fi)
A1600 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
A1601 (Wi-Fi + Cellular TD-LTE)

Announcement date

October 16, 2014

Release date

October 22, 2014

Discontinued

September 9, 2015

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
16 GB $399, 64 GB $499, 128 GB $599
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
16 GB $529, 64 GB $629, 128 GB $729

SoC

Apple A7

Motion coprocessor

Apple M7

CPU

1.3 GHz dual-core Apple Cyclone

GPU

Quad-core PowerVR G6430

Memory

1 GB LPDDR3 RAM

Storage

16, 64, or 128 GB

Display

7.9 inches (200 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating
2048×1536 pixels at 326 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

Back – 1080p HD still and video camera
5 MP, 30fps and 5× digital zoom
Front – 1.2 MP still, 720p video

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model

Geolocation

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi, Apple location databases, iBeacon microlocation
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, Apple databases, Cellular network, iBeacon microlocation

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope, barometer.

Battery

3.75 V 24.3 W·h (6,471 mA·h)

Dimensions

7.87 in × 5.3 in × 0.29 in (199.9 mm × 134.6 mm × 7.4 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 0.73 lb (330 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 0.75 lb (340 g)

iPad Mini 4

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The iPad Mini 4 was announced during the releasing the iPad Pro. Apple did not spend much time on the Mini 4, but it has the notable improvement over the iPad Mini 3. The iPad Mini 4 is quite the same as the iPad Air 2, which provides the quite boost of the Mini 3. The extra processing power also means that the iPad Mini 4 should be compatible with all the latest multitasking features in the iOS. The iPad Mini 4 has all the latest multitasking features in the iOS. It is featured with the Apple A8 processor and Apple M8 Motion coprocessor. The Ram of iPad Mini 4 has been upgraded to 2 GB LPDDR3.

Model

iPad Mini 4

Initial operating system

iOS 9.0

Highest supported operating system

iOS 11.2.6

Model Number

A1538 (Wi-Fi)
A1550 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Announcement date

September 9, 2015

Release date

September 9, 2015

Discontinued

16 GB and 64 GB: September 7, 2016
32 GB: March 21, 2017
128 GB: In Production

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
16 GB $399, 64 GB $499, 128 GB $599
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
16 GB $529, 64 GB $629, 128 GB $729

SoC

Apple A8

Motion coprocessor

Apple M8

CPU

1.5 GHz dual-core Apple Typhoon

GPU

Quad-core PowerVR GX6450

Memory

2 GB LPDDR3 RAM

Storage

16, 64, or 128 GB

Display

7.9 inches (200 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating
2048×1536 pixels at 326 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

Back – 1080p HD still and video camera
8 MP, 30fps and 3× digital zoom
Front – 1.2 MP still, 720p video

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model

Geolocation

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi, Apple location databases, iBeacon microlocation
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, Apple databases, Cellular network, iBeacon microlocation

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope, barometer.

Battery

3.82 V 19.32 W·h (5,124 mA·h)

Dimensions

8 in × 5.3 in × 0.24 in (203.2 mm × 134.6 mm × 6.1 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 0.65 lb (290 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 0.67 lb (300 g)

iPad Pro (1st generation) 12.9-inch

List of iPad Models

The iPad Pro is the super-sized and super-charged iPad. The iPad Pro is featured with 12.9-inch display towers over the 9.7-inch iPad air, and it makes the 7.9-inch iPad Mini looks like an iPad Tiny. But the iPad Pro is not just a bigger iPad. It is featured with the Apple’s latest A9X processor, which has improved processing power by twice as much compared to the iPad Air 2. This makes the iPad Pro faster than most of the laptops. The 12.9-inch Pro was also the first Apple iPad to support the Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil.

Model

iPad Pro (1st generation) 12.9-inch

Initial operating system

iOS 9.1

Highest supported operating system

iOS 11.2.6

Model Number

A1584 (Wi-Fi)
A1652 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Announcement date

September 9, 2015

Release date

November 11, 2015

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
32 GB – US$799
128 GB – US$949
256 GB – US$1,099
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:128 GB – US$1,079
256 GB – US$1,229

SoC

Apple A9X

Motion coprocessor

Apple M9

CPU

2.26 GHz (9.7″: 2.16 GHz) dual-core Apple Twister

GPU

12-core PowerVR Series 7XT

Memory

4 GB LPDDR4 RAM

Display

12.9 inches (330 mm) [diagonal] multi-touch display with LED backlighting
and an oleophobic, fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating, Antireflective coating
2732-by-2048 pixel resolution 264 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

iSight – 8 MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, HDR for photos, Autofocus, five-element lens, Hybrid IR filter,
Backside illumination, Face Detection, Exposure control, Panorama (up to 43 MP), Burst mode, Tap to focus, Photo geotagging, Timer mode, Video Recording, 1080p video recording (30 fps), Slo-mo video support for 720p at 120 fps, Time-lapse video, Video image stabilization, 3× digital zoom, Video geotagging.
Face – 1.2 MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 720p HD video recording, Auto HDR for photos and videos, Backside illumination, Exposure control, Burst mode, Timer mode and Face Detection

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth 4.2 technology
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Above plus:
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz), LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41), Data only, Includes Apple SIM (U.S., UK, and Germany only)

Geolocation

Wi-Fi, Apple location databases, iBeacon microlocation
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Apple databases,
Cellular network, iBeacon microlocation

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, barometer

Battery

3.77 V 38.8 W·h (10,307mA·h) rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery

Dimensions

305.7 mm (12.04 in) (h)
220.6 mm (8.69 in) (w)
6.9 mm (0.27 in) (d)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 1.57 lb (710 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 1.59 lb (720 g)

iPad Pro (1st generation) 9.7-inch

List of iPad Models

Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro is not just the smaller version of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. The iPad Pro 9.7 inch has the improved display, added True Tone and decreased reflection in bright light such as the sunlight. It also has the 12MP camera which is compatible with the Live Photos. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro also works with Apple’s Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil, It also has the advanced stylus for more accurate drawing. It was released with the iOS 9.3 and the highest supported is iOS 11.2.6. Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch also featured with the Apple A9X processor and Apple M9 motion coprocessor. It has 2 GB LPDDR4 RAM and 264ppi Retina display.

Model

iPad Pro (1st generation) 9.7-inch

Initial operating system

iOS 9.3

Highest supported operating system

iOS 11.2.6

Model Number

A1673 (Wi-Fi)
A1674 or A1675 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Announcement date

March 21, 2016

Release date

March 31, 2016

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
32 GB – US$599
128 GB – US$749
256 GB – US$899
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:32 GB – US$729
128 GB – US$879
256 GB – US$1,029

SoC

Apple A9X

Motion coprocessor

Apple M9

CPU

2.26 GHz (9.7″: 2.16 GHz) dual-core Apple Twister

GPU

12-core PowerVR Series 7XT

Memory

2 GB LPDDR4 RAM

Display

9.7 inches (250 mm) [diagonal] multi-touch display with LED backlighting
and an oleophobic and scratch-resistant coating, Wide colour display, True Tone display,
Fully laminated display, Antireflective coating
2048-by-1536 pixel resolution at 264 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

iSight – 12 MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, Auto HDR for photos, five-element lens, Hybrid IR filter, Backside illumination, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Improved face detection, Exposure control, Panorama (up to 63 MP), Burst mode,
Tap to focus, Photo geotagging, Timer mode, Video Recording, Cinematic video stabilization, 4K video recording (30 fps), 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, Time-lapse video, 3× digital zoom, Live Photos, True Tone LED flash, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Improved local tone mapping, Improved noise reduction, Video geotagging
FaceTime – 5 MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 720p HD video recording, Retina Flash, Auto HDR for photos and videos, Backside illumination, Exposure control, Burst mode, Timer mode and Face Detection

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth 4.2 technology
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Above plus:
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz), LTE Advanced (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41), Data only, Embedded Apple SIM

Geolocation

Wi-Fi, Apple location databases, iBeacon microlocation
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Apple databases,
Cellular network, iBeacon microlocation

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, barometer

Battery

3.82 V 27.91 W·h (7306mA·h) rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery

Dimensions

240 mm (9.4 in) (h)
169.5 mm (6.67 in) (w)
6.1 mm (0.24 in) (d)

Weight

Wi-Fi: 437 g (0.963 lb)
Wi-Fi + Cellular: 444 g (0.979 lb)

iPad (2017)

List of iPad Models

The iPad 2017 is the 9.7-inch iPad, which no longer follows the Air name and it has the slight upgrade to the iPad Air 2 with a slightly faster processor. iPad 2017 is featured with Apple A9 processor and Apple M9 motion coprocessor. It is released with the iOS 10.3 and the Highest supported operating system is iOS 11.3. It has the Antireflective coating on the display. It is little heavier than the iPad Air 2. iPad 2017 has better battery backup than the iPad Air 2.

Model

iPad (2017)

Initial operating system

iOS 10.3

Highest supported operating system

iOS 11.3

Model Number

A1822 (Wi-Fi)
A1823 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Announcement date

March 21, 2017

Release date

March 24, 2017

Discontinued

March 27, 2018

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
32 GB $329, 128 GB $429
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:
32 GB $459, 128 GB $559

SoC

Apple A9

Motion coprocessor

Apple M9

CPU

1.85 GHz dual-core Apple Twister

GPU

PowerVR GT7600

Memory

2 GB LPDDR4 RAM

Storage

32GB or 128GB

Display

9.7 inches (250 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating, Antireflective coating
2048×1536 pixels at 264 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

Back – 8 MP, ƒ/2.4 still
1080p HD 30fps and 3× digital zoom video
Front – 1.2 MP, ƒ/2.2 still, 720p video

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model

Geolocation

Wi-Fi – Wi-Fi, Apple location databases, iBeacon micro location
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, Apple databases, Cellular network, GLONASS, iBeacon micro location

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope, barometer.

Battery

32.4 W·h

Dimensions

9.4 in × 6.6 in × 0.29 in (238.8 mm × 167.6 mm × 7.4 mm)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 1.03 lb (469 g)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 1.05 lb (478 g)

iPad Pro (2nd generation) 12.9-inch

List of iPad Models

iPad Pro (2nd generation) has the 12.9 Inch display and includes the Apple’s latest A10X processor and M10 Motion coprocessor. It also has the 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 2.34 GHz Hexa-core processor, which is more powerful than its predecessors. It performs higher end tasks and has the ability to perform multiple tasks smoothly at the same time. The Apple iPad Pro (2nd generation) has the 12 MP back camera and has the upgraded 7MP front camera. It also has the added 4K recording capability at 30fps, which is not available in the original iPad Pro 12.9 Inch. It has the overall increased performance than its predecessors.

Model

iPad Pro (2nd generation) 12.9-inch

Initial operating system

IOS 10.3.2

Highest supported operating system

iOS 11.2.6

Model Number

A1670 (Wi-Fi)
A1671 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Announcement date

June 5, 2017

Release date

June 13, 2017

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
64 GB – US$799
256 GB – US$899
512 GB – US$1,099
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:64 GB – US$929
256 GB – US$1,029
512 GB – US$1,229

SoC

Apple A10X

Motion coprocessor

Apple M10

CPU

2.34 GHz Hexa-core

GPU

12-core PowerVR Series 7XT

Memory

4GB LPDDR4 RAM

Display

12.9 inches (330 mm) [diagonal] multi-touch display with LED backlighting
and an oleophobic and scratch-resistant coating, Wide colour display, True Tone display,
Fully laminated display, Antireflective coating, ProMotion display (120 Hertz refresh rate)
2732-by-2048 pixel resolution at 264 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

iSight: 12 MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture, Auto HDR for photos, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, six-element lens, Hybrid IR filter, Backside illumination, Improved face detection, Exposure control, Panorama (up to 63 MP), Burst mode, Tap to focus,
Photo and video geotagging, Timer mode, Video Recording, Cinematic video stabilization, 4K video recording (30 fps), 1080p HD video recording at 30fps or 60fps, Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, Time-lapse video, 3× digital zoom, True Tone LED flash, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Improved local tone mapping, Improved noise reduction
FaceTime: 7 MP ƒ/2.2 aperture, 1080p HD video recording, Auto HDR for photos and videos, Backside illumination, Exposure control, Burst mode, Timer mode and Face Detection

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth 4.2 technology
Wi-Fi + Cellular – Above plus:UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz), LTE Advanced (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41), Data only, Embedded Apple SIM

Geolocation

Wi-Fi, Apple location databases, iBeacon microlocation
Wi-Fi + 3G/Cellular – Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Apple databases,
Cellular network, iBeacon microlocation

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, barometer

Battery

Yet to be Updated

Dimensions

305.7 mm (12.04 in) (h)
220.6 mm (8.69 in) (w)
6.9 mm (0.27 in) (d)

Weight

Wi-Fi model: 677 g (1.49 lb)
Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 692 g (1.53 lb)

iPad Pro (2nd generation) 10.5-inch

List of iPad Models

iPad Pro (2nd generation) 10.5 Inch is the first 10.5 Inch iPad. The iPad Pro (2nd generation) is not just the smaller version of the 2nd gen iPad Pro 12.9 Inch. It also has the same features as the 12.9 inch iPad model. It has the same A10X Hexacore processor and 4GB RAM. It is released with iOS 10.3.2 and the highest supported operating system, for now, is iOS 11.2.6. It also supports the Keyboard and Apple Pencil, which helps for doing the more precise drawing. It also has the same, ProMotion display (120 Hertz refresh rate) like the 12.9 Inch iPad Pro. This is excellent for gaming, it provides very smooth transitions while playing the game.

Model

iPad Pro (2nd generation) 10.5-inch

Initial operating system

iOS 10.3.2

Highest supported operating system

iOS 11.2.6

Model Number

A1701 (Wi-Fi)
A1709 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Announcement date

June 5, 2017

Release date

June 13, 2017

Launch price

Wi-Fi models:
64 GB – US$649
256 GB – US$749
512 GB – US$949
Wi-Fi + Cellular models:64 GB – US$779
256 GB – US$879
512 GB – US$1,079

SoC

Apple A10X

Motion coprocessor

Apple M10

CPU

2.34 GHz Hexa-core

GPU

12-core PowerVR Series 7XT

Memory

4GB LPDDR4 RAM

Display

10.5 inches (270 mm) [diagonal] multi-touch display with LED backlighting
and an oleophobic and scratch-resistant coating, Wide colour display, True Tone display,
Fully laminated display, Antireflective coating, ProMotion display (120 Hertz refresh rate)
2224-by-1668 pixel resolution at 264 ppi (Retina Display)

Camera

iSight: 12 MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture, Auto HDR for photos, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, six-element lens, Hybrid IR filter, Backside illumination, Improved face detection, Exposure control, Panorama (up to 63 MP), Burst mode, Tap to focus,
Photo and video geotagging, Timer mode, Video Recording, Cinematic video stabilization, 4K video recording (30 fps), 1080p HD video recording at 30fps or 60fps, Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, Time-lapse video, 3× digital zoom, True Tone LED flash, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Improved local tone mapping, Improved noise reduction.
FaceTime: 7 MP ƒ/2.2 aperture, 1080p HD video recording, Auto HDR for photos and videos, Backside illumination, Exposure control, Burst mode, Timer mode and Face Detection.

Wireless

Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth 4.2 technology
Wi-Fi + Cellular – Above plus: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz), LTE Advanced (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41), Data only, Embedded Apple SIM

Geolocation

Wi-Fi, Apple location databases, iBeacon microlocation
Wi-Fi + Cellular – Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Apple databases,
Cellular network, iBeacon microlocation

Environmental sensors

Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, barometer

Battery

3.77 V 30.8 W·h (8134mA·h) rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery

Dimensions

250.6 mm (9.87 in) (h)
174.1 mm (6.85 in) (w)
6.1 mm (0.24 in) (d)

Weight

Wi-Fi: 469 g (1.03 lb)
Wi-Fi + Cellular 477 g (1.05 lb)

iPad (2018)

List of iPad Models

iPad 2018 is the latest iPad which is released on March 27, 2018, which is featured with 9.7 Inch (264 ppi) retina display. It has Apple A10 quad-core processor and M10 Motion Coprocessor. It is the better improvement from its predecessor iPad 2017. It is featured with 2GB RAM. iPad 2018 has 8MP of back and 1.2MP front camera, which is similar to its predecessor. It is released with the latest iOS version 11.3. It also has a better GPU when compared to its predecessor, which handles graphics smoothly.

Model