Display
8specsTypeLiquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD
Diagonal12.9 in
Resolution2048 × 2732 px · 265 ppi · 4:3 aspect
Refresh rate120 Hz
Peak brightness1600 nits
HDRHDR10, Dolby Vision
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Screen-to-body85.4%
Processor & memory
5specsSilicon
ChipsetApple M1
CPUOcta-core (4x3.2 GHz & 4xX.X GHz)
GPUApple GPU (8-core graphics)
Memory & storage
Configurations8 GB / 128 GB8 GB / 256 GB8 GB / 512 GB16 GB / 1 TB16 GB / 2 TB
Card slotNo
Cameras
12specsRear Wide
Resolution12 MP
Apertureƒ/1.8
Features1/3.0" · 1.22µm · dual pixel PDAF
Rear Depth
Resolution10 MP
Apertureƒ/2.4
Features125˚ (ultrawide) TOF 3D LiDAR scanner
Video
Recording4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
Camera features
FeaturesQuad-LED dual-tone flash · HDR
Selfie Ultrawide
Resolution12 MP
Apertureƒ/2.4
Features122˚
Selfie video
Recording1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
1specCapacity10758 mAh
Connectivity
8specsUSBUSB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 4), DisplayPort, magnetic connector
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFCNo
PositioningGPS · GLONASS · GALILEO · QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
RadioNo
NetworkGSM · CDMA · HSPA · EVDO · LTE · 5G
Data speedHSPA · LTE · EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps · 5G
Build & design
8specsDimensions280.6 × 214.9 × 6.4 mm
Weight682 g
Frame materialAluminum
Back materialAluminum
Front materialGlass
Stylus supportYes
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
ColorsSilverSpace Gray
Software & updates
4specsOperating systemiPadOS 14.5.1, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4
AnnouncedApr 20, 2021
ReleasedMay 21, 2021
AvailabilityAvailable
Audio
3specsAudioYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
LoudspeakerYes
Headphone jackNo
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