| Further information |
| Release date |
1st generation:
April 3, 2010 (2010-04-03) (Wi-Fi)
April 30, 2010 (2010-04-30) (Wi-Fi + 3G)
May 28, 2010 (2010-05-28) (International)
2nd generation:
March 11, 2011 (2011-03-11) (United States)
March 25, 2011 (2011-03-25) (International)
3rd generation:
March 16, 2012 (2012-03-16)
4th generation & Mini 1st generation:
November 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)
Air:
November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01)
Mini 2:
November 12, 2013 (2013-11-12)
Air 2 & Mini 3:
October 22, 2014 (2014-10-22)
Mini 4:
September 9, 2015 (2015-09-09)
Pro 12.9-inch:
November 11, 2015 (2015-11-11)
Pro 9.7-inch:
March 31, 2016 (2016-03-31)
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| Units sold |
250 million |
| Operating system |
iOS |
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System-on-chip used |
1st generation: Apple A4
2nd generation: Apple A5
3rd generation: Apple A5X
4th generation: Apple A6X
Air: Apple A7
Air 2: Apple A8X
Mini 1st generation: Apple A5
Mini 2 & 3: Apple A7
Mini 4: Apple A8
Pro 12.9-inch & 9.7-inch: Apple A9X
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| CPU |
1st generation:
1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8
2nd generation:
1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
3rd generation:
1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
4th generation:
1.4 GHz dual-core Apple A6X
Air:
1.4 GHz dual-core Apple A7
Air 2:
1.5 GHz tri-core Apple A8X
Mini 1st generation:
1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
Mini 2 & 3:
1.3 GHz dual-core Apple A7
Mini 4:
1.5 GHz dual-core Apple A8
Pro 12.9-inch & 9.7-inch:
2.26 GHz dual-core Apple A9X
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| Memory |
1st generation:
256 MB DDR RAM
2nd generation:
512 MB DDR2 RAM
3rd & 4th generation:
1 GB LPDDR2 RAM
Air:
1 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Air 2:
2 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Mini 1st generation:
512 MB DDR2 RAM
Mini 2 & 3:
1 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Mini 4:
2 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Pro 12.9-inch:
4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
Pro 9.7-inch:
2 GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| Storage |
16, 32, 64, or 128 GB flash memory
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| Display |
1st & 2nd generation:
1024×768 px (132 PPI), 9.7 in (250 mm) diagonal, 4:3, LED-backlit IPS LCD
3rd & 4th generation, Air & Air 2:
2048×1536 px (264 PPI), 9.7 in (246 mm) diagonal, 4:3
Mini 1st generation:
1024×768 px (163 PPI), 7.9 in (200 mm) diagonal, 4:3
Mini 2, 3 & 4:
2048×1536 px (326 PPI), 7.9 in (200 mm) diagonal, 4:3
Pro 12.9-inch:
2732x2048 px (264 PPI), 12.9 in (330 mm) diagonal, 4:3
Pro 9.7-inch:
2048x1536 px (264 PPI), 9.7 in (250 mm) diagonal, 4:3 |
| Graphics |
1st generation:
PowerVR SGX535
2nd generation:
Dual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2
3rd generation:
Quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4
4th generation:
Quad-core PowerVR SGX554MP4
Air:
Quad-core PowerVR G6430
Air 2:
Octa-core PowerVR GXA6850
Mini 1st generation:
Dual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2
Mini 2 & 3:
Quad-core PowerVR G6430
Mini 4:
Quad-core PowerVR GX6450
Pro 12.9-inch & 9.7-inch:
12-core PowerVR 7XT
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| Sound |
Bluetooth, speaker, microphone, headset jack |
| Input |
Multi-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, digital compass
2 added: 3-axis gyro
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| Camera |
1st generation: None
2nd generation: VGA Front-facing and 720p rear-facing
3rd generation: VGA Front-facing and 5 megapixels rear-facing
4th generation, Air, Mini 1st generation, 2 & 3: 720p Front-facing and 5 megapixels rear-facing
Air 2, Mini 4, & Pro 12.9-inch: 720p Front-facing and 8 megapixels rear-facing
Pro 9.7-inch: 5 megapixels 720p front-facing and 12 megapixels 4K rear-facing |
| Connectivity |
1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th generation, Air, Mini 1st generation, 2 & 3:Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Air 2, Mini 4 , Pro 12.9-inch & 9.7-inch:
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
1st & 2nd generation: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
3rd & 4th generation, Air, Air 2, Mini 1st generation, 2 & 3:
Bluetooth 4.0 technology
Mini 4, Pro 12.9-inch & 9.7-inch:
Bluetooth 4.2 technology
1st generation & 2:
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GSM models also include
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UMTS / HSDPA
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850, 1900, 2100 MHz
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GSM / EDGE
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850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
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CDMA model also includes
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CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A
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800, 1,900 MHz
3rd & 4th generation:
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GSM models also include
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LTE
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700, 2,100 MHz
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UMTS / HSDPA/HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA
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850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
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GSM / EDGE
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850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
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CDMA model also includes
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LTE
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700 MHz
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CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A
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800, 1,900 MHz
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UMTS / HSDPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
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850, 900, 1,900, 2,100 MHz
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GSM / EDGE
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850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
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| Power |
Built-in rechargeable Li-Po battery
1st generation: 3.75 V 24.8 W·h (6,613 mA·h)
2nd generation: 3.8 V 25 W·h (6,944 mA·h)
3rd & 4th generation: 3.7 V 43 W·h (11,560 mA·h)
Air: 3.73 V 32.9 W·h (8,820 mA·h)
Air 2: 3.76 V 27.62 W·h (7,340 mA·h)
Mini 1st generation: 3.72 V 16.5 W·h (4,440 mA·h)
Mini 2 & 3: 3.75 V 24.3 W·h (6,471 mA·h)
Mini 4: 3.82 V 19.32 W·h (5,124 mA·h)
Pro 12.9-inch: 3.77 V 38.8 W·h (10,307 mA·h)
Pro 9.7-inch: 3.82 V 27.91 W·h (7,306 mA·h) |
| Online services |
iTunes Store, App Store, iCloud, iBookstore
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| Dimensions |
1st generation:
9.56 in (243 mm) (h)
7.47 in (190 mm) (w)
0.50 in (13 mm) (d)
2nd generation:
9.50 in (241 mm) (h)
7.31 in (186 mm) (w)
0.34 in (8.6 mm) (d)
3rd & 4th generation:
9.50 in (241 mm) (h)
7.31 in (186 mm) (w)
0.37 in (9.4 mm) (d)
Air:
9.4 in (240 mm) (h)
6.6 in (170 mm) (w)
0.29 in (7.4 mm) (d)
Air 2:
9.4 in (240 mm) (h)
6.6 in (170 mm) (w)
0.24 in (6.1 mm) (d)
Mini 1st generation:
7.87 in (200 mm) (h)
5.3 in (130 mm) (w)
0.28 in (7.1 mm) (d)
Mini 2 & 3:
7.87 in (200 mm) (h)
5.3 in (130 mm) (w)
0.29 in (7.4 mm) (d)
Mini 4:
8 in (200 mm) (h)
5.3 in (130 mm) (w)
0.24 in (6.1 mm) (d)
Pro 12.9-inch:
12 in (300 mm) (h)
8.68 in (220 mm) (w)
0.27 in (6.9 mm) (d)
Pro 9.7-inch:
9.4 in (240 mm) (h)
6.6 in (170 mm) (w)
0.24 in (6.1 mm) (d)
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| Weight |
1st generation Wi-Fi:
1.5 lb (680 g)
1st generation Wi-Fi + 3G:
1.6 lb (730 g)
2nd generation Wi-Fi:
1.325 lb (601 g)
2nd generation GSM 3G (AT&T/global):
1.351 lb (613 g)
2nd generation CDMA 3G (Verizon):
1.338 lb (607 g)
3rd generation Wi-Fi:
1.44 lb (650 g)
3rd generation Wi-Fi + 4G (LTE):
1.46 lb (660 g)
4th generation Wi-Fi:
1.44 lb (650 g)
4th generation Wi-Fi + 4G (LTE):
1.46 lb (660 g)
Air Wi-Fi:
1 lb (450 g)
Air Wi-Fi + Cellular:
1.05 lb (480 g)
Air 2 Wi-Fi:
0.96 lb (440 g)
Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular:
0.98 lb (440 g)
Mini 1st generation Wi-Fi:
0.68 lb (310 g)
Mini 1st generation Wi-Fi + 4G (LTE):
0.69 lb (310 g)
Mini 2 & 3 Wi-Fi:
0.73 lb (330 g)
Mini 2 & 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular:
0.75 lb (340 g)
Mini 4 Wi-Fi:
0.65 lb (290 g)
Mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular:
0.67 lb (300 g)
Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi:
1.57 lb (710 g)
Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular:
1.59 lb (720 g)
Pro 9.7-inch Wi-Fi:
0.96 lb (440 g)
Pro 9.7-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular:
0.98 lb (440 g) |
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| Website |
apple.com/ipad
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