Apple iPad (9th generation)

Specifications

Year introduced

2021

Capacity

64 GB, 256 GB

Model numbers

A2602 on iPad (9th generation) A2604 on iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular A2603 on iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (North America only) A2605 on iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only)

Color

Silver Space Gray

RAM / storage options

64GB 256GB

Dimensions / weight

Wi-Fi models Height: 9.8 inches (250.6 mm) Width: 6.8 inches (174.1 mm) Depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm) Weight: 1.07 pounds (487 grams) Wi-Fi + Cellular models Height: 9.8 inches (250.6 mm) Width: 6.8 inches (174.1 mm) Depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm) Weight: 1.09 pounds (498 grams)

Buttons and Connectors

Front camera Top button Volume buttons Home button/Touch ID Rear camera Headphone jack Smart Connector Lightning connector SIM tray (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

In the Box

iPad (9th generation) Lightning to USB-C Cable 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Display

Retina display 10.2-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 2160-by-1620-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) True Tone display 500 nits brightness Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation)

Processor

A13 Bionic chip Neural Engine

Camera

8MP Wide camera ƒ/2.4 aperture Digital zoom up to 5x Five-element lens Panorama (up to 43MP) HDR for photos Photo geotagging Auto image stabilization Burst mode

Video Recording

1080p HD video recording at 25 fps and 30 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps 3x video zoom Slo‑mo video support for 720p at 120 fps Time-lapse video with stabilization Video image stabilization Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) Continuous autofocus video Playback zoom Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264

Front Camera

12MP Ultra Wide camera, 122° field of view ƒ/2.4 aperture HDR for photos 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

Video Calling

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

Audio Calling

FaceTime audio iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular

Speakers

Stereo speakers

Microphones

Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording

Wireless connectivity

All models Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with 2x2 MIMO; speeds up to 866 Mbps Bluetooth 4.2 Wi-Fi + Cellular models Model A2603: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) Gigabit-class LTE (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) 4 Data only 5 Wi-Fi calling 4 eSIM 6 Learn more about cellular

SIM Card

Nano‑SIM eSIM 6

Location

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

Sensors

Touch ID Three‐axis gyro Accelerometer Barometer Ambient light sensor

Touch ID

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

Apple 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

Siri

Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more Get proactive suggestions Use hands-free Listen and identify songs Learn more about Siri

Display Support

Digital video output VGA, HDMI, and DVI output supported using adapters (sold separately) Video mirroring AirPlay mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay‑enabled smart TV Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)

Battery / runtime

All models Built‐in 32.4‐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

Operating 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 iPad User Guide

Accessibility

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 RTT support Siri and Dictation Type to Siri Real-Time Text Audio Descriptions Subtitles and Closed Captioning Live Captions (beta)

Built-in Apps

App Store Books Calendar Camera Clock Contacts FaceTime Files Find My Freeform Home iTunes Store Magnifier Mail Maps Measure Messages Music News Notes Photo Booth Photos Podcasts Reminders Safari Settings Shortcuts Siri Stocks Tips Translate TV Voice Memos Weather

Free Apps from Apple

Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, Clips, and Apple Store app are preinstalled on iPad. Pages Numbers Keynote iMovie GarageBand Apple Store Clips Swift Playgrounds Support

System Requirements

Apple ID (required for some features) Internet access 9 Syncing to a Mac or PC requires: macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from itunes.com/download )

Languages

Language support English (Australia, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional – Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Spain), Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Kazakh, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese QuickType keyboard support English (Australia, C

Video Playback

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

Audio Playback

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

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); .zip; .ics; .usdz; .pkpass (Wallet)

Environmental 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)

iPad and the Environment

iPad is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact. 11 Learn more about the iPad Product Environmental Report (PDF) Made with better materials 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure 100% recycled rare earth elements in the enclosure magnets 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components Energy efficient ENERGY STAR ® certified 12 Smarter chemistry 13 Arsenic-free display glass Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and ber

Published identification feature

Black front bezel

Published identification feature

The nano-SIM tray is on the right side on iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

Published identification feature

Front Ultra Wide camera

Published identification feature

Back wide camera

Published identification feature

Touch ID sensor in Home button