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iPad (A16) Specifications

Complete Apple iPad (A16) technical specifications · Released 2025 · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: A16 chip; 5-core CPU; 4-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine Display: Liquid Retina display; LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology; 2360-by-1640-… Camera: 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture; Digital zoom up to 5x; Five-element lens; Autofocus wit…
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Display
Liquid Retina display; LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology; 2360-by-1640-pixel resolution at …
Chip
A16 chip; 5-core CPU; 4-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine
Storage / Colors
128GB, 256GB, 512GB · Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Weight / OS
477 g · iPadOS

Apple iPad (A16) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple iPad (A16), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iFinish

  • Silver
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Yellow

▣Display

  • Liquid Retina display
  • LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology
  • 2360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi
  • True Tone
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
  • Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil (1st generation)◆
  • The iPad display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches. Actual viewable area is less.◆ Pair and charge Apple Pencil (1st generation) using USB‑C to Apple Pencil Adapter.

⚙Chip

  • A16 chip
  • 5-core CPU
  • 4-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine

◉Camera

  • 12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture
  • Digital zoom up to 5x
  • Five-element lens
  • Autofocus with Focus Pixels
  • Panorama (up to 63MP)
  • Smart HDR 4
  • Photo geotagging
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Burst mode
  • Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

iVideo Recording

  • 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
  • Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps
  • Time-lapse video with stabilization
  • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
  • Video image stabilization
  • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
  • Continuous autofocus video
  • Playback zoom
  • Video formats captured: HEVC and H.264

iCharging and Expansion

  • USB-C port with support for:
  • Charging
  • DisplayPort
  • USB 2.0 (up to 480Mb/s)

iSensors

  • Touch ID
  • Three‐axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Ambient light sensor

⌁Cellular and Wireless

  • All models
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
  • Simultaneous dual band
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular models
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO
  • Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
  • Model A3355:
  • 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79)4
  • FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
  • TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
  • Data only5
  • Wi-Fi calling4
  • eSIM6
  • Learn more about cellularFor details on 5G and LTE support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular.

iSIM Card

  • eSIM6
  • iPad uses advanced eSIM technology for more convenience and security (not compatible with physical SIM cards)
  • Learn more about eSIMLearn more about traveling with eSIM

iLocation

  • All models
  • Digital compass
  • Wi-Fi
  • iBeacon microlocation
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular models
  • GPS/GNSS
  • Cellular

iAudio Playback

  • Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos
  • User-configurable maximum volume limit

iVideo Playback

  • Supported formats include HEVC and H.264
  • Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content

iOperating System

  • iPadOS
  • iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad.
  • Learn more about iPadOS

iAccessibility

  • Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad.
  • Learn more about Accessibility
  • Features include:
  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Magnifier
  • Spoken Content
  • Voice Control
  • Switch Control
  • AssistiveTouch
  • Siri and Dictation
  • Type to Siri
  • Real-Time Text
  • Audio Descriptions
  • Subtitles and Closed Captioning
  • Live Captions

iSystem Requirements

  • Apple Account (required for some features)
  • Internet access10
  • Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:
  • macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
  • macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.9 or later
  • Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/itunes/download)

iEnvironmental Requirements

  • Operating ambient temperature:
  • 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature:
  • −4° to 113° F (−20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity:
  • 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude:
  • tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

iLanguages

  • Language support
  • Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional – Hong Kong), Chinese (Traditional – Taiwan), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (Australia), English (India), English (UK), English (U.S.), Finnish, French (Canada), French (France), German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Malay, Marathi, Norwegian, Odia, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (U.S.), Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
  • Learn more about feature availability

iIn the Box

  • iPad
  • USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter)
  • 20W USB-C Power Adapter

iApple Pay

  • Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web
  • Send and receive money in Messages
  • Learn more about Apple Pay

iAudio Calling3

  • FaceTime audio
  • Relay cellular calls from your nearby iPhone with the Phone app

iBuilt-in Apps9

  • Apple Store
  • App Store
  • Books
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Camera
  • Clips
  • Clock
  • Contacts
  • FaceTime
  • Files
  • Find My
  • Freeform
  • Games
  • GarageBand
  • Health
  • Home
  • iMovie
  • Invites
  • iTunes Store
  • Journal
  • Keynote
  • Magnifier
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Measure
  • Messages
  • Music
  • News
  • Notes
  • Numbers
  • Pages
  • Passwords
  • Phone
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Preview
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Settings
  • Shortcuts
  • Stocks
  • Support
  • Swift Playgrounds
  • Tips
  • Translate
  • TV
  • Voice Memos
  • Weather
  • For a complete list of Apple apps available on iPad, see apple.com/apps.

⌁Buttons and Connectors

  • Top button/Touch ID
  • Volume buttons
  • Front camera
  • Microphone
  • Rear camera
  • Smart Connector
  • USB-C connector

iCapacity1

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB

▣Display Support

  • Supports full native resolution on the built‑in display at millions of colors
  • Supports one external display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz
  • Digital video output
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately)
  • Video mirroring
  • Up to 4K AirPlay for mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV
  • Video mirroring and video out support through USB‑C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and USB‑C VGA Multiport Adapter (adapters sold separately)

◉Front Camera

  • Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera
  • ƒ/2.4 aperture
  • Smart HDR 4
  • 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
  • Time‑lapse video with stabilization
  • Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps
  • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p)
  • Lens correction
  • Retina Flash
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Burst mode

iiPad and the Environment

  • iPad is designed to reduce environmental impact:11
  • See the iPad Product Environmental Report (PDF)
  • Progress toward Apple 2030
  • 40% recycled content12
  • Over 30% of manufacturing electricity sourced from renewable electricity13
  • Over 40% emissions reduction against business-as-usual scenario as modeled by Apple14
  • See Apple’s commitment
  • Materials
  • 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and metal chassis
  • 100% recycled cobalt and over 95% recycled lithium in the battery
  • 100% recycled copper in multiple printed circuit boards
  • 100% recycled gold wire in all cameras
  • 100% recycled gold in the plating of all Apple-designed printed circuit boards and all connectors
  • 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
  • 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
  • 80% recycled steel in the logo
  • 15% recycled glass in the cover glass
  • At least 50% recycled plastic in 11 components
  • 100% fiber-based packaging15
  • 41% recycled content in fiber-based packaging
  • Energy
  • Over 30% of manufacturing electricity for iPad is sourced from renewable electricity13
  • ENERGY STAR® certified16
  • Waste
  • No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
  • Smarter chemistry17
  • Arsenic-free glass
  • Mercury-, BFR-, and PVC‑free

iMicrophones

  • Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording

⚡Power and Battery8

  • All models
  • Built‐in 28.93‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery
  • Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video
  • Charging via power adapter or USB-C to computer system
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular models
  • Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network

iSiri7

  • Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders, and more
  • Activate hands‑free with only your voice using “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or use Type to Siri
  • Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant
  • Learn more about Siri

↔Size and Weight2

  • Wi-Fi models
  • Height: 9.79 inches (248.6 mm)
  • Width: 7.07 inches (179.5 mm)
  • Depth: 0.28 inch (7 mm)
  • Weight: 1.05 pounds (477 grams)
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular models
  • Weight: 1.06 pounds (481 grams)

iSpeakers

  • Landscape stereo speakers

iTouch ID

  • Unlock iPad
  • Secure personal data within apps
  • Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books

iVideo Calling3

  • FaceTime video
  • Center Stage
  • iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular

iPad (A16) FAQ

What year was Apple iPad (A16) released?

Apple iPad (A16) was released in 2025.

What is the display size of Apple iPad (A16)?

Apple iPad (A16) has Liquid Retina display; LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology; 2360-by-1640-….

What chip does Apple iPad (A16) use?

Apple iPad (A16) uses A16 chip; 5-core CPU; 4-core GPU; 16-core Neural Engine.

What storage capacities are available for Apple iPad (A16)?

Available storage capacities include 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What are the model numbers for Apple iPad (A16)?

Known model numbers include A3355.