Description
The iPad (A16) is Apple's 11-inch iPad, released in March 2025 and widely known as the iPad 11th generation. This brand-new 128GB unit suits students, families and professionals who want a capable tablet for study, streaming, video calls and everyday work. The A16 chip and 6GB of RAM bring a clear step up in speed over the previous model, while the landscape Center Stage front camera makes video calls more natural. It also supports Apple Pencil, the Magic Keyboard Folio and a 4K external display over USB-C.
Key features
- A16 chip performance. The A16 chip pairs a 5-core CPU with a 4-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine, built on a 4 nm process. GSMArena measured Geekbench 6 scores of about 2595 single-core and 6157 multi-core. The GPU supports ray tracing for gaming.
- 11-inch Liquid Retina display. The IPS display runs at 2360 x 1640 pixels and 264 ppi, with 500 nits brightness. True Tone and a fingerprint-resistant coating keep it comfortable for long sessions.
- Landscape Center Stage camera. The 12MP front camera sits on the long edge, so you stay centred in video calls with the iPad in landscape. It records 1080p video at up to 60 fps.
- All-day battery. A 28.93Wh lithium-polymer battery is rated for up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi or video playback. Charging is through the USB-C port.
- USB-C with external display. The USB-C port handles charging and DisplayPort output. It can drive one external display at up to 4K and 60Hz.
- Pencil and keyboard support. It works with Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation) for notes and drawing. The Smart Connector on the left side supports the Magic Keyboard Folio.
- Touch ID and stereo audio. Touch ID in the top button unlocks the iPad and approves Apple Pay in apps and on the web. Landscape stereo speakers support Dolby Atmos playback.
Specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology (Liquid Retina) |
| Size | 11-inch with rounded corners; 10.86 inches diagonally as a rectangle |
| Resolution | 2360 x 1640 pixels at 264 ppi |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Features | True Tone; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Stylus | Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| Performance | |
| Chip | A16 chip, 5-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| Process | 4 nm |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | |
| Capacity | 128GB; no card slot |
| Rear camera | |
| Main | 12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8 |
| Zoom | Digital zoom up to 5x |
| Features | Five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, Panorama (up to 63MP), Smart HDR 4 |
| Front camera | |
| Main | Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p HD at 25, 30 or 60 fps |
| Video | |
| Rear | 4K video recording |
| Features | Extended dynamic range up to 30 fps; cinematic video stabilisation (1080p and 720p); continuous autofocus video |
| Formats | HEVC and H.264 |
| Battery and charging | |
| Battery | 28.93Wh lithium-polymer |
| Rated life | Up to 10 hours web on Wi-Fi or video; up to 9 hours on mobile data |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO, simultaneous dual band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Cellular (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE, 4×4 MIMO; data only; Wi-Fi calling |
| Port | USB-C with charging, DisplayPort, USB 2.0 (up to 480Mb/s) |
| External display | One external display up to 4K at 60Hz |
| NFC | No |
| Smart Connector | Left side |
| Design and build | |
| Dimensions | 248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm |
| Weight | 477 g (Wi-Fi), 481 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| Materials | Glass front, aluminium back and frame |
| Software | |
| Launch OS | iPadOS 18.3.2 |
| Current | iPadOS 27 |
| Security | |
| Biometrics | Touch ID in the top button |
| Payments | Apple Pay with Touch ID in apps and on the web |
| Audio | |
| Speakers | Landscape stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Dual microphones |
| Playback | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos |
| Sensors | |
| List | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
What’s in the box
- iPad (A16)
- USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
Good to know
- Compared with the 2022 model, it moves from the A14 to the A16 chip and from 4GB to 6GB RAM.
- Storage now starts at 128GB; the design is unchanged from the previous model.
- Only Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation) are supported.
- The USB-C port runs at USB 2.0 speed (480Mb/s), so wired file transfers are slower.
- There is no headphone jack, no memory card slot and no wireless charging.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the iPad 11th generation?
Yes. Apple calls it iPad (A16) or iPad 11-inch (A16), and it is commonly known as the iPad 11th generation or iPad (2025).
Does it support wireless charging?
No. It charges through its USB-C port.
Which Apple Pencil works with it?
Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation).
Can I connect it to a monitor?
Yes. The USB-C port supports one external display at up to 4K and 60Hz.
How long does the battery last?
Apple rates it at up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi or watching video.
How do I tell it apart from the 10th-generation iPad?
They look the same, so check the model number on the back or in Settings: A3354, A3355 or A3356 is the A16 model.
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