Computers, Laptops & Tablets Apple 199 199 people found this article helpful The iPad Comparison Chart Compare all models of the iPad By Daniel Nations Writer Daniel Nations has been a tech journalist since 1994. His work has appeared in Computer Currents, The Examiner, The Spruce, and other publications. our editorial process Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Daniel Nations Updated March 25, 2020 Apple iPad Macs Tweet Share Email The iPad has consistently been the best of the best in the world of tablets. Each new release seems to set a new threshold, with the latest iPad Pro rivaling the power of most laptops. But while it is easy to choose an iPad, it is not so easy to narrow that choice down to a specific iPad. The iPad lineup is now broken into the Pro level of tablets to go along with the basic iPad models. The iPad Pro The iPad Pro introduced the world to the 12.9-inch iPad display, and the newest iPad Pro has ditched the Home Button in favor of Face ID, which is powered by facial recognition. Lifewire / Jo Zixuan Zhou The move to Face ID means the latest iPads combine large, beautiful displays with a slimmer form factor. They also support a second generation Apple Pencil and include a USB-C port instead of the Lightning connector. The iPad and the iPad Mini 4 Apple replaced the iPad Air 2 with the iPad, which is often referred to by the year it was released. The latest version is called the iPad (2018) and is the cheapest iPad at $329. This is the iPad designed for everyday use around the house and is great for kids. The iPad Mini 4 also remains in production, but the iPad Mini 4 may not be the best iPad to buy when you consider its smaller size, slower processor and higher price tag when compared to the 2018 iPad, it may be better to go with the 9.7-inch model or buy a used iPad. Current iPad Lineup Comparison If you plan on purchasing a brand new iPad, this chart represents the iPad models currently for sale. It is worth noting that the iPad Mini 4 has not been updated since 2015. Feature 12.9 iPad Pro (2018) 11 iPad Pro (2018) 9.7 iPad (2018) iPad Mini 4 Entry Price: $799 $649 $329 $399 CPU: A12X Bionic chip with Neural Engine A12X Bionic chip with Neural Engine 2.34 Ghz Quad-Core 64-bit Apple A10 Fusion 1.5 Ghz 64-bit Apple A8 Motion Processor: YES YES YES YES Resolution: 2732x2048 2388x1668 2048x1536 2048x1536 Security: Face ID Face ID Touch ID Touch ID Display: 12.9-inch IPS LED-backlit with TrueTone 11-inch IPS LED-backlit with TrueTone 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 7.9-inch IPS LED-backlit Graphics: Apple Designed 7-core Apple Designed 7-core PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus PowerVR GX6450 Memory: 4 GB / 6 GB 4 GB / 6 GB 2 GB 2 GB Storage: 64 GB,256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB 64 GB,256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB 32, 128 GB 128 GB Rear Camera: iSight 12 MP with 4K video support iSight 12 MP with 4K video support iSight 8 MP iSight 8 MP Front Camera: 7 MP with Retina Flash 7 MP with Retina Flash 720p 720p Data Rate: 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO: YES YES YES YES Bluetooth: 4.2 4.2 4.2 4 Connectivity: USB-C USB-C Lightning, Apple Smart Lightning, Apple Pencil: Gen 2 Gen 2 Original Apple Pencil N/A GPS: 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only iPad Pro Comparison The following chart iterates the differences between the older lineup of iPad Pro models that are not currently available new. However, you can buy these models from the refurbished Apple store. Feature 12.9 iPad Pro 2 10.5 iPad Pro 2 12.9 iPad Pro 9.7 iPad Pro Entry Price: n/a n/a n/a n/a CPU: 6-Core 2.93 Ghz 64-bit A10X 6-Core 2.93 Ghz 64-bit A10X Dual-Core 2.26 Ghz 64-bit A9X Dual-Core 2.16 Ghz 64-bit A9X Motion Processor: Included in A9X Included in A9X YES YES Resolution: 2732x2048 2048x1536 2732x2048 2048x1536 Touch ID: YES YES YES YES Display: 12.9-inch IPS LED-backlit with TrueTone 10.5-inch IPS LED-backlit with TrueTone 12.9-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit with TrueTone Graphics: PowerVR Series 7XT PowerVR Series 7XT PowerVR Series 7XT PowerVR Series 7XT Memory: 4 GB 4 GB 4GB 2 GB Storage: 64,128, 256 GB 64, 128, 256 GB 32, 128 GB 16, 128 GB Rear Camera: iSight 12 MP with 4K video support iSight 12 MP with 4K video support iSight 8 MP iSight 12 MP with 4K video support Front Camera: 7 MP with Retina Flash 7 MP with Retina Flash 720p 5 MP with Retina Flash Data Rate: 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO: YES YES YES YES Bluetooth: 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 Siri: YES YES YES YES Barometer: YES YES YES YES GPS: 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 9.7-inch Model Comparison The most recent version of the 9.7-inch iPad was released in 2018 and supports the Apple Pencil. It also has an upgraded processor compared to the 2017 model but is otherwise functionally the same. You can still buy the other 9.7-inch models including the Air and Air 2 used and get a great deal. Feature iPad (2018) iPad (2017) iPad Air 2 iPad Air iPad 4 Entry Price: $329 n/a n/a n/a n/a CPU: 2.34 Ghz Quad-Core 64-bit Apple A10 Fusion 1.85 Ghz Dual-Core 64-bit Apple A9 1.5 Ghz Tri-Core 64-bit Apple A8X 1.4 Ghz 64-bit Apple A7 1.4 Ghz Apple A6X Motion Processor: YES YES YES YES NO Resolution: 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 Touch ID: YES YES YES NO NO Display: 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit Graphics: PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus PowerVR GT7600 PowerVR GX6650 PowerVR G6430 PowerVR G6430 Memory: 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 1 GB 1 GB Storage: 32, 128 GB 32, 128 GB 16, 32, 64, 128 GB 16, 32, 64, 128 GB 16, 32, 64 GB Rear Camera: iSight 8 MP iSight 8 MP iSight 8 MP iSight 5 MP iSight 5 MP Front Camera: 720p 720p 720p 720p 720p Data Rate: 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO: YES YES YES YES YES Bluetooth: 4.2 4.2 4 4 4 Barometer: YES YES NO NO NO GPS: 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only iPad Mini Comparison While Apple no longer manufactures these models and they are no longer for sale on Apple's website, they may still be found in stores. However, you may be able to get a good price for these models by buying a used iPad. Feature iPad mini 4 iPad mini 3 iPad mini 2 iPad mini Entry Price: $399 n/a n/a n/a CPU: 1.5 Ghz 64-bit Apple A8 1.29 Ghz 64-bit Apple A7 1.29 Ghz 64-bit Apple A7 1 Ghz Dual-Core Apple A5 Motion Processor: M8 M7 M7 None Resolution: 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 1024x768 Touch ID: YES YES NO NO Display: 7.9-inch IPS LED-backlit 7.9-inch IPS LED-backlit 7.9-inch IPS LED-backlit 7.9-inch IPS LED-backlit Graphics: PowerVR GX6450 PowerVR GX6430 PowerVR GX6430 PowerVR SGX543MP2 Memory: 2 GB 1 GB 1 GB 512 MB Storage: 128 GB 16, 32, 64 GB 16, 32, 64 GB 16, 32, 64 GB Rear Camera: iSight 8 MP iSight 5 MP iSight 5 MP iSight 5 MP Front Camera: 720p 720p 720p 720p Data Rate: 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO: YES YES YES NO Bluetooth: 4 4 4 4 Barometer: NO NO NO NO GPS: 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only Obsolete iPad Models While the original iPad Mini is included for comparison, it is actually obsolete. This doesn't mean it isn't still a useful tablet, but it no longer supports the latest operating system from Apple. The following iPad models are also obsolete: The iPad mini 2The iPad mini 3iPad Air 1st GenerationThe iPad 4The iPad 3The iPad 2The Original iPadThe Original iPad Mini Is your iPad obsolete? Find out if your current iPad is ready for an update.