IPad (9th generation)

"iPad 9" redirects here. For iPad models which were referred to as "iPad 9.7", see iPad (5th generation) and iPad (6th generation).

iPad (9th generation)
iPad (9th generation) in Space Gray
Also known asiPad (9th generation), iPad 10.2-inch, iPad 9, iPad (2021)
DeveloperApple
Product familyiPad
TypeTablet computer
Generation9th
Release dateSeptember 24, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-09-24)
Introductory priceUSD$329
DiscontinuedMay 7, 2024; 6 months ago (2024-05-07)
Operating systemOriginal: iPadOS 15
Current: iPadOS 18.1, released October 28, 2024[1]
System on a chipApple A13 Bionic with 64-bit architecture and embedded motion co-processor
CPUHexa-core (2× Lightning and 4× Thunder)
Memory3 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Storage64 or 256 GB[a]
Display10.2 inches (260 mm) 2160 × 1620 px (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio, 500 nits max brightness (typical)[2]
GraphicsApple-designed quad-core
SoundStereo speakers
InputMulti-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, dual microphone, Touch ID fingerprint reader, barometer
CameraFront: 12 MP, 1080p HD, ƒ/2.4 aperture
Rear: 8.0 MP AF, iSight with Five Element Lens, Hybrid IR filter, video stabilization, face detection, HDR, ƒ/2.4 aperture
ConnectivityAll models:
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) with 2x2 MIMO; speeds up to 866 Mb/s
  • Bluetooth 4.2

Wi-Fi + cellular models:

  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
  • Gigabit-class LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71)
  • Data only
  • Wi-Fi calling
  • eSIM
Power32.4 W·h, up to 10 hours of battery life
Online servicesApp Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions250.6 mm (9.87 in) H
174.1 mm (6.85 in) W
7.5 mm (0.30 in) D
MassWi-Fi: 487 g (1.074 lb)
Wi-Fi + Cellular: 498 g (1.098 lb)
PredecessoriPad (8th generation)
SuccessoriPad (10th generation)
WebsiteiPad 10.2-inch (9th generation) at the Wayback Machine (archived May 3, 2024)

The iPad (9th generation)[3][4] (also referred to as the iPad 10.2-inch) is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple as the successor to the eighth-generation iPad. It was announced on September 14, 2021, and released on September 24. The ninth-generation iPad was discontinued on May 7, 2024, with the announcement of the iPad Air (6th generation) and the iPad Pro (7th generation). It was the last iPad model to have a home button, Lightning port and headphone jack.[5]

  1. ^ "About iPadOS 18 Updates". Apple Support. iPadOS 18.1.
  2. ^ "Compare iPad models". apple.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "iPad 10.2-inch". Apple. Archived from the original on July 31, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "iPad (9th generation) – Technical Specifications". support.apple.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  5. ^ "iPad 9th Gen Review". Wolf of Tablet. Retrieved July 24, 2024.


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