Apple iPad (3rd generation)
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iPad (3rd generation) Technical specifications

It has a 9.7-inch Retina display and the Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-… chip. Storage options: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB. Weight: 652 g.

  • Display9.7″ LED
  • ChipDual-core Apple A5X c…
  • Batteryup to 10 h
  • Storage16GB–64GB
  • Weight652 g
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iPad (3rd generation): key specifications

Display9.7″ LED · Retina · 2048 × 1536
ChipDual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-…
Storage16GB / 32GB / 64GB
Batteryup to 10 h
Dimensions (H × W × D)241.2 × 185.7 × 9.4 mm
Weight652 g
ConnectivityLTE · Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n · Bluetooth 4.0

Models, storage and colors

Storage

  • 16GB
  • 32GB
  • 64GB

Complete specifications

Size and Weight

  • Height9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
  • Width7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
  • Depth0.37 inch (9.4 mm)
  • Weight1.44 pounds (652 g)
  • Weight1.46 pounds (662 g)

Display

  • Retina display
  • 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Chip

  • Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip with quad-core graphics

Storage

  • 16GB
  • 32GB
  • 64GB

Battery and Power

  • Built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
  • Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
  • Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
  • Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network

Sensors

  • Accelerometer
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Gyroscope

Location

  • Wi-Fi
  • Digital compass
  • Assisted GPS and GLONASS
  • Cellular

Audio Playback

  • Frequency response20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Audio formats supportedHE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
  • User-configurable maximum volume limit
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through with Apple Digital AV Adapter (sold separately)

Accessibility

  • VoiceOver screen reader
  • Support for playback of closed-captioned content
  • AssistiveTouch interface for adaptive accessories
  • Full-screen zoom magnification
  • Large fonts
  • White on black display
  • Left/right volume adjustment

Built-in Apps

  • Safari
  • Photos
  • App Store
  • Maps
  • Photo Booth
  • Reminders
  • Camera
  • Mail
  • FaceTime
  • iTunes
  • Music
  • YouTube
  • Calendar
  • Messages
  • Newsstand
  • Videos
  • Game Center
  • Contacts
  • Notes

System Requirements

  • Apple ID (required for some features)
  • Internet access
  • Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires: Mac: OS X v10.5.8 or laterPC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or lateriTunes 10.6 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
  • MacOS X v10.5.8 or later
  • PCWindows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
  • iTunes 10.6 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)

Environmental Requirements

  • Operating temperature32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature-4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude10,000 feet (3000 m)

Languages

  • Language support for English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • Keyboard support for English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • Dictionary support (enables predictive text and autocorrect) for English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German, Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
  • Dictation support for English (U.S., UK, and Australian), French, German, Japanese

In the Box

  • iPad
  • Dock Connector to USB Cable
  • 10W USB Power Adapter
  • Documentation

Models

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular

Wireless and Cellular

  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth 4.0 technology
  • Model for AT&T4G LTE (700, 2100 MHz); UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • Model for Verizon4G LTE (700 MHz); CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz); UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • Data only

Carriers

  • AT&T
  • Verizon

Cameras, Photos, and Video Recording

  • 5-megapixel iSight camera
  • Autofocus
  • Tap to focus
  • Face detection in still images
  • Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
  • Video stabilization
  • FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second
  • Photo and video geotagging

Input and Output

  • 30-pin dock connector port
  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
  • Built-in speaker
  • Microphone
  • Micro-SIM card tray

TV and Video

  • AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) at 720p
  • AirPlay video streaming to Apple TV (3rd generation) at up to 1080p and Apple TV (2nd generation) at up to 720p
  • Video mirroring and video out supportUp to 1080p with Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
  • Video out support at 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cable sold separately)
  • Video formats supportedH.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Mail Attachment Support

  • Viewable document types.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)
  • .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

iPad and the Environment

  • Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more about iPad and the Environment
  • iPad embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
  • Mercury-free LCD display
  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • BFR-free
  • PVC-free
  • Recyclable aluminum and glass enclosure
  • Apple and the Environment
  • Recycling
  • Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your iPad.

Apple iPad (3rd generation) technical specifications

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iPad (3rd generation) — FAQ

What is the display size of Apple iPad (3rd generation)?

Apple iPad (3rd generation) has 9.7″ LED Retina (2048 × 1536).

What chip does Apple iPad (3rd generation) use?

Apple iPad (3rd generation) uses Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-….

What storage capacities are available for Apple iPad (3rd generation)?

Available storage capacities include 16GB, 32GB, 64GB.

What are the dimensions and weight of Apple iPad (3rd generation)?

Apple iPad (3rd generation) measures 241.2 × 185.7 × 9.4 mm and weighs 652 g.

How long does the Apple iPad (3rd generation) battery last?

Battery life of Apple iPad (3rd generation): up to 10 h.

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