Display
6specsTypeLiquid Retina IPS LCD
Diagonal13 in
Resolution2048 × 2732 px · 264 ppi · 4:3 aspect
Peak brightness600 nits
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4
Screen-to-body86.1%
Processor & memory
5specsSilicon
ChipsetApple M4
CPUOcta-core (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
GPUApple GPU (9-core graphics)
Memory & storage
Configurations12 GB / 128 GB12 GB / 256 GB12 GB / 512 GB12 GB / 1 TB
Card slotNo
Cameras
9specsRear Wide
Resolution12 MP
Apertureƒ/1.8
Features1/3.0" · 1.22µm · dual pixel PDAF
Video
Recording4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Camera features
FeaturesHDR
Selfie Ultrawide
Resolution12 MP
Apertureƒ/2
Features122˚
Selfie video
Recording1080p@25/30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
1specCapacity9705 mAh
Connectivity
8specsUSBUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen2, DisplayPort, magnetic connector
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE
NFCNo
PositioningGPS · GLONASS (5G model only)
RadioNo
NetworkGSM · HSPA · LTE · 5G
Data speedHSPA · LTE · 5G - cellular model only
Build & design
8specsDimensions280.6 × 214.9 × 6.1 mm
Weight616 g
Frame materialAluminum
Back materialAluminum
Front materialGlass
Stylus supportYes
SIMeSIM
ColorsSpace GrayStarlightPurpleBlue
Software & updates
4specsOperating systemiPadOS 26.3, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4
AnnouncedMar 2, 2026
ReleasedMar 11, 2026
AvailabilityAvailable
Audio
3specsAudioYes, with stereo speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Headphone jackNo
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