Computers, Laptops & Tablets Apple 51 51 people found this article helpful Compare Every iPad Model Ever Made From today's models to the earliest iPad incarnations by Sam Costello Writer Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. our editorial process Facebook Twitter Sam Costello Updated on July 15, 2020 Apple iPad Macs Tweet Share Email The Apple iPad is a popular device that makes it possible to stream movies, surf the internet, conduct business, and more. If you're in the market for an iPad, you have several options. Newer models are available from the Apple Store, but an older model might be less expensive and fit your needs. Which iPad Should You Buy? To make the right iPad-buying decision, compare iPads. Consider each model's features as well as prices. Here's a quick-reference guide to all iPad models so you can find the iPad that best suits your family. The iPad made its debut in April 2010. It cost $499, had a 1,024x768 resolution, and offered up to 64 GB of internal storage. Apple Inc. The Main Features of the iPad When you're trying to understand the iPad's different models and prices, there are four main things to consider: size, networking, accessories, and storage. Size Various iPad models have come in an assortment of screen sizes through the years: 7.9, 9.7, 10.2, 10.5, 11, and 12.9 inches. Not all screen sizes are created equally, however. Some use better, and often more expensive, technology. Networking All iPad models offer Wi-Fi for networking. There are also versions of both the iPad and iPad mini that offer Wi-Fi + Cellular, with data plans from carriers such as AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Accessories The iPad Pro models support the latest versions of the Apple Pencil and Apple Smart Keyboard accessories. The Smart Keyboard makes the iPad a viable laptop replacement for many. The Apple Pencil is terrific for artists and note-taking. Other iPad models support older versions of these accessories. Storage Top-end iPad Pro models offer 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of storage. Earlier models are limited to 32 GB and 128 GB. It's always a good rule of thumb to buy as much storage as you can afford. Current iPad Model and Price Comparison Chart Here's a look at the features and prices of the current iPad models. Stephen Lam / Getty Images News / Getty Images iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th generation iPad Pro 11-inch 2nd generation iPad Air 3rd generation iPad 7th generation iPad mini 5 Reviews iPad Pro 12.9-inch Review iPad Pro 11-inch Review iPad Air Review iPad Review iPad mini 5th Gen Review Processor A12Z Bionic chip with Neural Engine A12Z Bionic chip with Neural Engine A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine A10 Fusion A12 Bionic chip Capacity 128 GB256 GB512 GB1 TB 128 GB256 GB512 GB1 TB 64 GB256 GB 32 GB128 GB 64 GB256 GB Screen Size(in inches) 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display 11-inch Liquid Retina display 10.5-inch Retina display 10.2-inch Retina display 7.9-inch Retina display Resolution 2732x2048 resolution at 264 PPI 2388x1668 resolution at 264 PPI 2224x1668 resolution at 264 PPI 2160x1620 resolution at 264 PPI 2048x1536 resolution at 326 PPI True ToneScreen Yes Yes Yes No Yes Connectivity Wi-FiMIMOWi-Fi + CellularBluetooth 5.0GSM/EDGE Wi-FiMIMOWi-Fi + CellularBluetooth 5.0GSM/EDGE Wi-FiMIMOWi-Fi + CellularBluetooth 5.0GSM/EDGE Wi-FiMIMOWi-Fi + CellularBluetooth 4.2GSM/EDGE Wi-FiMIMOWi-Fi + CellularBluetooth 5.0GSM/EDGE Supported LTE Networks AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile, VerizonCheck for more AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,VerizonCheck for more AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,VerizonCheck for more AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,VerizonCheck for more AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,VerizonCheck for more Assisted GPS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Face ID Yes Yes No No No Touch ID No No Yes (2nd generation) Yes Yes Apple Pencil 2nd generation 2nd generation 1st generation 1st generation 1st generation Smart Keyboard Yes (Magic Keyboard also) Yes (Magic Keyboard also) Yes Yes No USB-C Yes Yes No No No Camera TrueDepth camera, 12 MP Wide camera, 10 MP Ultra Wide camera TrueDepth camera, 12 MP Wide camera, 10 MP Ultra Wide camera 8 MP Wide camera 8 MP Wide camera 8 MP Wide camera Records Video Up to 4K Up to 4K Up to 1080p Up to 1080p Up to 1080p Slow-mo Video 1080p at 120 FPS or 240 FPS (Wide); 240 FPS (Ultra Wide) 1080p at 120 FPS or 240 FPS (Wide); 240 FPS (Ultra Wide) 720p at 120 FPS 720p at 120 FPS 720p at 240 FPS HDMI Out With adapter With adapter With adapter With adapter With adapter Weight(in pounds) 1.41 pounds (Wi-Fi)1.42 pounds (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 1.04 pounds (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular) 1.0 pound (Wi-Fi)1.02 pounds (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 1.07 pounds (Wi-Fi)1.09 pounds (Wi-Fi + Cellular) .66 pound (Wi-Fi).68 pound (Wi-Fi + Cellular) Size(in inches) 11.04 x 8.46 x 0.23 9.74 x 7.02 x .23 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.24 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.29 8 x 5.3 x 0.24 Battery Life 10 hours 10 hours 10 hours 10 hours 10 hours Price U.S. $999-$1649 $799-$1449 $499-$779 $329-$559 $399-$679 Discontinued iPad Model and Price Comparison Chart: iPad Pros Find older iPad Pro models for sale on eBay, Amazon, Craigslist, and more sites. Apple also sells refurbished iPads. Stephen Lam / Stringer/Getty Images iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation Processor A12X A10X A9X Capacity 64 GB256 GB512 GB1 TB 64 GB256 GB512 GB 32 GB128 GB256 GB Resolution 2732x2048 2732x2048 2732x2048 True ToneScreen Yes Yes No Connectivity Wi-Fi, 4G LTEBluetooth Wi-Fi, 4G LTEBluetooth Wi-Fi, 4G LTEBluetooth 4G Carrier AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile, VerizonCheck for more AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile, VerizonCheck for more AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile, VerizonCheck for more Assisted GPS Yes Yes Yes Touch ID No Yes Yes Face ID Yes No No Apple Pencil 2nd generation 1st generation 1st generation Smart Keyboard Yes Yes Yes USB-C Yes No No Camera Front: 7 MPBack: 12 MP Front: 7 MPBack: 12 MP Front: 1.2 MPBack: 8 MP Records Video 4K at 30 or 60 FPS 4K at 30 FPS 1080p at 30 FPS Slo-mo Video 1080p at 240 FPS 1080p at 120 FPS 720p at 120 FPS HDMI Out With adapter With adapter With adapter Weight(in pounds) 1.39 - 1.4 1.49 - 1.53 1.57 - 1.59 Size(in inches) 11.04 x 8.46 x 0.23 12 x 8.68 x 0.27 12 x 8.68 x 0.27 Battery Life 10 hours 10 hours 10 hours iPad Pro 11-inch1st generation iPad Pro 10.5-inch iPad Pro 9.7-inch Processor A12X Bionic chip A10X Fusion chip A9X Capacity 64 GB256 GB512 GB1 TB 64 GB256 GB512 GB 32 GB128 GB256 GB Screen Size(in inches) 11 10.5 9.7 Resolution 2388x1668 2224x1668 2048x1536 True ToneScreen Yes Yes Yes Connectivity Wi-Fi, 4G LTE,Bluetooth Wi-Fi, 4G LTE,Bluetooth Wi-Fi, 4G LTE,Bluetooth 4G Carrier AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, VerizonCheck for more AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,VerizonCheck for more AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,VerizonCheck for more Assisted GPS Yes Yes Yes Touch ID No Yes Yes Face ID Yes No No Apple Pencil 2nd generation 1st generation 1st generation Smart Keyboard Yes Yes Yes USB-C Yes No No Camera Front: 7 MPBack: 12 MP Front: 7 MPBack: 12 MP Front: 5 MPBack: 12 MP Records Video 4K at 30 or 60 FPS 4K at 30 FPS 4K at 30 FPS Slo-Mo Video 1080p at 240 FPS 1080p at 120 FPS 1080p at 120 FPS HDMI Output With adapter With adapter With adapter Weight(in pounds) 1.03 1.03 - 1.05 0.96 - 0.98 Size(in inches) 9.74 x 7.02 x 0.23 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.24 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.24 Battery Life 10 hours 10 hours 10 hours Discontinued iPad Model and Price Comparison Chart: iPad Air Models and iPads These older models may be harder to find but may be available secondhand. Volanthevist / Moment / Getty Images iPad 6th generation iPad 5th generation iPad 4th generation Reviews N/A N/A 4th generation iPad review Processor A10 Fusion A9 A6X Capacity 32 GB128 GB 32 GB128 GB 16 GB32 GB64 GB128 GB Screen Size(in inches) 9.7 9.7 9.7 Resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 Connectivity Wi-Fi, 4G LTE,Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Dual-Band4G LTE,Dual-Band 3G (HSPA, CDMA),Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Dual-Band4G LTE, Dual-Band3G (HSPA, CDMA),Bluetooth 3G/4G Carrier AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,VerizonCheck for more AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,VerizonCheck for more AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,VerizonCheck for more Assisted GPS Yes 4G/3G model only 4G/3G model only Touch ID 2nd generation Yes No Camera Back: 8 MP stillFront: 720p HD video,1.2 MP still Back: 10800 video, 8 MP stillFront: 720p video, 1.2 MP still Back: 1080p video,5 MP stillFront: VGA video and still Records Video up to 1080p Yes, 1080p HD Yes, 1080p HD Slo-Mo Video 720p at 240 FPS Yes No HDMI Out With adapter With adapter With adapter Weight(in pounds) 1.03 - 1.05 1.03 - 1.05 1.46 Size(inches) 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.29 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.29 9.5 x 7.31 x 0.37 Battery Life 10 hours 10 hours 10 hours 3rd generation iPad iPad 2 1st generation iPad Reviews 3rd generation iPad review iPad 2 review 1st generation iPad review Processor 1Ghz Apple A5X 1Ghz Apple A5 1Ghz Apple A4 Capacity 16GB32GB64GB 16GB32GB64GB 16GB32GB64GB Screen Size(in inches) 9.7 9.7 9.7 Resolution 2048x1536 1024x768 1024x768 Connectivity Wi-Fi,Dual-Band 4G LTE,Dual-Band 3G (HSPA, CDMA),Bluetooth Wi-Fi,Dual-Band 3G (HSPA, CDMA),Bluetooth Wi-Fi, HSPA 3G, Bluetooth 3G/4G Carrier AT&T, Verizon AT&T, Verizon AT&T, Verizon Monthly 3G/4G Cost $15-$80 $15-$80 $15-$80 Assisted GPS 4G/3G model only 3G model only 3G model only TouchID No No No Camera Back: 1080p HD video, 5 MP stillFront: VGA video and still Back: 720p HD videoFront: VGA videoand still N/A Records Video Yes, 1080p HD Yes, 720p HD No Slo-mo Video No No N/A HDMI Out Yes, with adapter Yes, with adapter No Weight(in pounds) 1.44-1.46 1.3-1.35 1.5 Size(inches) 7.31 x 9.5 x 0.37 7.31 x 9.5 x 0.34 7.47 x 9.56 x 0.5 Battery Life 10 hours 10 hours 10 hours Price Discontinued Discontinued Discontinued iPad Air 2 iPad Air Reviews iPad Air 2 review iPad Air review Processor A8X A7 Capacity 16 GB64 GB128 GB 16 GB32 GB Screen Size(in inches) 9.7 9.7 Resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536 Connectivity Wi-Fi, Dual-Band 4G LTE, Dual-Band 3G (HSPA, CDMA), Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Dual-Band 4G LTE, Dual-Band 3G (HSPA, CDMA),Bluetooth 3G/4G Carrier AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, VerizonCheck for more AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile, VerizonCheck for more Assisted GPS 4G/3G model only 4G/3G model only Touch ID Yes Yes Camera Back: 1080p video, 8 MP stillFront: 720p video, 1.2 MP still Back: 1080p video, 5 MP stillFront: 720p video, 1.2 MP still Records Video 1080p HD 1080p HD Slo-Mo Video Yes No HDMI Out? With adapter With adapter Weight(in pounds) 0.96-0.98 1.0-1.05 Size(inches) 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.24 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.29 Battery Life 10 hours 10 hours Discontinued iPad Model and Price Comparison Chart: iPad minis These iPad mini models have been discontinued, but you may find these models for sale secondhand. Apple Inc. iPad mini 4 iPad mini 3 iPad mini 2 iPad mini Reviews N/A iPad mini 3review iPad mini 2review iPad minireview Processor A8 A7 A7 A5 Capacity 16 GB64 GB128 GB 16 GB64 GB128 GB 16 GB32 GB 16 GB Screen Size 7.9 7.9 7.9 7.9 Resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 1024x768 Connectivity Wi-Fi, Dual-Band 4G LTE, Dual-Band 3G (HSPA, CDMA), Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Dual-Band 4G LTE,Dual-Band 3G (HSPA, CDMA), Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Dual-Band 4G LTE, Dual-Band 3G (HSPA, CDMA), Bluetooth Wi-Fi, Dual-Band 4G LTE, Dual-Band 3G(HSPA, CDMA), Bluetooth 3G/4G Carrier AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,Verizon AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,Verizon AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,Verizon AT&T, Sprint,T-Mobile,Verizon Assisted GPS 4G/3G model 4G/3G model 4G/3G model 4G/3G model TouchID Yes Yes No No Camera Back: 1080p video, 8 MP stillFront: 720p video, 1.2 MP still Back: 1080p video, 5 MP stillFront: 720p video, 1.2 MP still Back: 1080p video, 5 MP stillFront: 720p video, 1.2 MP still Back: 1080p video, 5 MP stillFront: 720p video, 1.2 MP still Records Video 1080p HD 1080p HD 1080p HD 1080p HD Slo-mo Video 720p at 120 FPS No No No HDMI Out Yes, with adapter Yes, with adapter Yes, with adapter Yes, with adapter Weight(in pounds) 0.65-0.67 0.73-0.75 0.73-0.75 0.68-0.69 Size(inches) 8.0 x 5.3 x 0.24 7.87 x 5.3 x 0.29 7.87 x 5.3 x 0.29 7.87 x 5.3 x 0.28 Battery Life 10 hours 10 hours 10 hours 10 hours Price Discontinued Discontinued Discontinued Discontinued Was this page helpful? 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