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Apple

Apple iPad (9th generation)

Tablet

Display diagonal
10.20 in

Display

Display diagonal
10.20 in
Display pixel density
264 ppi*
Resolution
1620 x 2160
Panel
LED-backlit IPS
Horizontal pixels
1,620 px
Vertical pixels
2,160 px

Displays

  • Main display
    Diagonal
    10.20 in
    Horizontal pixels
    1,620 px
    Vertical pixels
    2,160 px
    Role
    Main
    Technology
    LED-backlit IPS

Processing & platform

Memory & storage

Storage options

  • 64 GB
    Capacity
    64 GB
  • 256 GB
    Capacity
    256 GB

Cameras

  • Rear camera
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    2.40 f-number
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    8 MP
    Role
    main
  • Front camera
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Aperture
    2.40 f-number
    Position
    Front
    Field of view
    122 °
    Resolution
    12 MP
    Role
    selfie

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Removable battery
No
Battery technology
Lithium-polymer

Charging

  • Wired charging
    Variant / details
    Charging through a power adapter or a computer USB connection. The included adapter rating is not a device input-power limit.
    Technology
    USB-C

Connectivity & software

Operating system
iPadOS
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
4.2

Sensors

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

Connectivity & features

  • Neural Engine

Design & dimensions

Height
250.60 mm
Width
174.10 mm
Thickness
7.50 mm

Colors

  • Silver
  • Space Gray

Variants & identifiers

Model identifiers

  • A2602
  • A2603
  • A2604
  • A2605
  • iPad12,1
  • iPad12,2

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications · 18 fields
apple pencil support
supported
Yes*
accessories
  • Apple Pencil (1st generation)*
camera lens types
  • Wide*
display aspect ratio
width
3.0*
height
4.0*
ratio
display diagonal
10.2* in
display pixel density
264* ppi
display sensor housing
No*
dual esim capability
supported
No*
configuration
Wi-Fi + Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
dynamic island
No*
esim capability
supported
Yes*
configuration
Wi-Fi + Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
face id
No*
five g capability
supported
No*
configuration
Wi-Fi + Cellular models*
availability
Country, region and carrier restrictions apply*
lidar sensor
No*
pressure sensitive 3d touch
No*
processor family
Apple A13 Bionic*
rounded display corners
No*
touch id
Yes*
usb c port
No*
wireless charging
No*

* Provisional data