Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) vs Apple iPad 11th Gen (A16, 2025) Specs Comparison
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| Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) | Apple iPad 11th Gen (A16, 2025) |
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Released
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Sep 24, 2021
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Released
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Mar 12, 2025
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10.2-inch · 2160x1620px
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10.9-inch · 2360x1640px
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Single camera
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Single camera
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64GB
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6GB · 128GB
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8526 mAh
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7698 mAh
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Availability
| Officially announced | |
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| Sep 14, 2021 | Mar 04, 2025 |
| Prices (MSRP) | |
| €400 | |
Design
| Dimensions | |
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| 9.84 x 6.85 x 0.30 inches 250 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm |
9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 inches 248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm |
| Weight | |
| 17.18 oz (487.0 g) | 16.97 oz (481.0 g) |
| Materials | |
| Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum | Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum |
| Biometrics | |
| Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
| Keys | |
| Right: Volume control | |
| Colors | |
| Silver, Space gray | Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow |
Display
| Size | |
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| 10.2-inch, 74.94% screen-to-body | 10.9-inch, 80.44% screen-to-body |
| Type | |
| IPS LCD, 60Hz, 500 nits | IPS LCD, 60Hz, 500 nits |
| Resolution | |
| 2160x1620px, 4:3 ratio, 265 PPI | 2360x1640px, 264 PPI |
| Features | |
| Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor | |
Hardware
| System chip | |
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| Apple A13 Bionic APL1W85 (7 nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| Processor | |
| Hexa-core 2650 MHz Lightning and Thunde |
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| GPU | |
| Yes | Apple GPU 4-core |
| Memory | |
| 64GB | 6GB/128GB |
| Storage expansion | |
| not expandable | |
| OS | |
| iPadOS (15.x) | iPadOS (18.x) |
Battery
| Type | |
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| 8526 mAh, Li - Ion | 7698 mAh |
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
11h 40min
Gaming
8h 22min
Battery Life Estimate
4h 36min
Browsing
10h 17min
Video
6h 20min
Gaming
7h 42min
Camera
| Rear | |
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| Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | |
| 8 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.4 |
12 MP Aperture size: F1.8 |
| Video recording | |
| 1080p (30 fps), 720p (120 fps) Time-lapse video, EIS |
Yes |
| Front | |
| 12 MP (HDR) | 12 MP |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | |
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| 4.2 | 5.3 |
| WLAN | |
| a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax |
| USB | |
| Lightning | Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor |
| Location | |
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Other | |
| UMA (Wi-Fi Calling) | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | |
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| 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | |
| Multiple speakers | Multiple speakers |
| Features | |
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | |
| Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
| Additional microphone(s) | |
| Video recording | |
Cellular
| 5G Bands | |
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| 5G Ready | |
| 4G (FDD) Bands | |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71 | |
| 4G (TDD) Bands | |
| 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | |
| 3G Bands | |
| 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 | |
| Data Speed | |
| LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
| Dual SIM | |
| Yes | |
| SIM type | |
| Nano SIM, eSIM | eSIM |
Alternative variants
Wi-Fi Only
| Weight | 17.18 oz (487.0 g) |
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Links
| Full specifications | |
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| Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) Specs | Apple iPad 11th Gen (A16, 2025) Specs |
| PhoneArena Review | |
| Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) Review | Apple iPad 11th Gen (A16, 2025) Review |
| User Reviews | |
| Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) User Reviews | |
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