Apple iPad 9th Generation (2021)
The Apple iPad 10.2 was released in 2021 and remains the last model featuring the 9th generation look and feel. It was designed to be a budget-friendly offering, as it is the base model variant on offer for people looking to get into the Apple tablet ecosystem. You get the A13 Bionic chipset, which still offers relatively solid performance, thanks to special software optimization done with the launch of the new iPadOS. The processor is paired with just 3GB of RAM but can be opted for with up to 256GB of storage for all your favourite apps.
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Bottom Line
The 9th generation Apple iPad 10.2 is a relatively powerful and reliable media consumption device and the cheapest iPad you can get in the market today.Pros
- Affordable Price
- Apple Software Support
- Apple Pencil Support
Cons
- Old Processor
- IPS Display
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| Basic Details | |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Year | 2021 |
| Announced Date | Tuesday September 14, 2021 |
| Released Date | Friday September 24, 2021 |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Versions | A2603, A2604 |
| SAR | 1.6 W/kg (over 1 g) SAR Limit 2.0 W/kg (over 10 g) SAR Limit |
| SAR EU | |
| Variants | 3GB/64GB,414 3GB/256GB,59 |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| SIM Slots | Single |
| SIM Size | Nano-SIM, e-SIM |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Network Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Network Speed | HSPA, LTE-A (CA) |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - A2603 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - A2604 |
| 5G Bands | |
| Extra Network | |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS (Wiu2011Fi + Cellular model only) |
| NFC | No |
| Connectivity Features | Stylus support (1st gen only) Lightning, USB 2.0 Magnetic connector |
| Body & Design | |
| Height | 250.6 mm |
| Width | 174.1 mm |
| Thickness | 7.5mm |
| Weight | 7.5 mm |
| IP Rating | |
| Colours | Silver, Space Gray |
| Body Features | Glass Front Aluminum Back Aluminum Frame |
| Screen & Display | |
| Display Type | Retina IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1620 x 2160 pixels |
| Screen Size | 10.2 |
| Screen To Body Ratio | 73.8 |
| Ppi | 265 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes, Multi-touch |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes, Punch-hole-Display |
| Screen Protection | Scratch Resistant Glass |
| Display Features | True Tone display 500 nits brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Hardware & Performance | |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) |
| Processor | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) |
| Graphics | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB |
| Storage Features | Flash Storage |
| Card Slot | No |
| AnTuTu | 617292(v9) |
| GeekBench | 3124 (v5.1) |
| GFXBench | 44fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Camera & Multimedia | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12u00b5m, AF |
| Rear Camera Video | 1080p@25/30fps, 720p@120fps; gyro-EIS |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 122u02da (ultrawide) |
| Front Camera Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Camera Features | Playback Zoom Time-lapse Video Cinematic Video Retina Flash Burst mode Centre Stage |
| Speakers | Yes, Stereo Speakers |
| Multimedia Features | FaceTime Audio Dual Microphones |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| Battery Capacity | 8557 mAh |
| Charging Port | Lightning Connector |
| Charging Speed | 20W |
| Fast Charging | 20W |
| Wireless Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | |
| OS & Software | |
| Operating System | Apple iOS |
| OS Version | iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 16.1 |
| Custom UI | |
| Custom UI Version | |
| Sensors & Features | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Fingerprint - Button Gyroscope Barometer Ambient Light Sensor |
| Features | AirPlay Mirroring Magic Keyboard Folio Support |
