IPad (11th generation)

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iPad (11th generation)
IPad Logo With Logo Apple.svg
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iPad (11th generation) in Blue
Also known asiPad (A16)
iPad 11
Developer Apple Inc.
Product family iPad
Type Tablet computer
Generation11th
Release dateMarch 12, 2025(5 months ago) (2025-03-12)
Introductory priceWi-Fi: US$349
Wi-Fi + Cellular: US$499
Operating system Original: iPadOS 18.3.2
Current: iPadOS 18.6, released July 29, 2025 [1]
System on a chip Apple A16 with 64-bit architecture and embedded motion co-processor
Memory6 GB (LPDDR5)
Storage128, 256 or 512 GB [a]
SoundStereo
CameraFront: 12 MP, 1080p HD, ƒ/2.4 aperture
Rear: 12.0 MP AF, with Five Element Lens, Hybrid IR filter, video stabilization, face detection, Smart HDR 4, ƒ/1.8 aperture
Online services App Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions248.6 mm (9.79 in) H 179.5 mm (7.07 in) W 7 mm (0.28 in) D
Predecessor iPad (10th generation)
Related iPad Air (7th generation)
Website www.apple.com/ipad-11/

The eleventh generation iPad (also marketed as the iPad (A16)) is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple as the successor of the tenth generation iPad. It was announced on March 4, 2025, and was released on March 12, 2025. [2]

Contents

Similar to its predecessor, the 11th-generation iPad retains the same dimensions, Touch ID sensor and design. Improvements include the faster A16 chip, a slight improvement to the camera and Bluetooth 5.3. [3] Like the 10th-generation iPad, this iPad supports the Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation), as well as supporting Apple's Magic Keyboard Folio keyboard cover accessory. [4] [5]

Specifications

Like its predecessor, the Touch ID sensor is located in the power button and shares the same colors of silver, blue, pink, and yellow. [6] except for the removal of the iPad branding in the lower midsection.

Like the tenth generation iPad, it has an 11-inch (28 cm) 2360x1640 unlaminated Liquid Retina display. The 11th generation iPad uses the A16 processor, which is also used in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 series [3]

The chip has a 5-core CPU, a 4-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. [7] Because of the chip and RAM limitations, the iPad does not support Apple Intelligence. Different from the iPad 10th-generation, this iPad uses 6GB RAM, the same as the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 series. [8]

The 11th generation iPad has Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless capabilities, as well as sub-6GHz 5G on cellular models. Connectivity is limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds. The 11th generation iPad, like its predecessor, does not include a headphone connector, requiring wireless headphones or a USB-C adapter, both sold separately. [9]

Accessories

The eleventh-generation iPad supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) and the first-generation Apple Pencil. Additionally, the eleventh-generation iPad supports the same keyboard accessory, Magic Keyboard Folio, as its predecessor. [4] [5]

Timeline

Timeline of iPad models
iPad Pro (M4)iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Pro (M4)iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Air (M3)iPad Air (M2)iPad Air (5th generation)iPad Air (4th generation)iPad Air (3rd generation)iPad Air 2iPad Mini (A17 Pro)iPad Mini (6th generation)iPad Mini (5th generation)iPad Mini 4iPad Mini 3iPad Mini 2iPad Mini (1st generation)iPad Air (1st generation)iPad (11th generation)iPad (10th generation)iPad (4th generation)iPad (4th generation)iPad (3rd generation)iPad (9th generation)iPad (8th generation)iPad (7th generation)iPad (6th generation)iPad (5th generation)iPad 2iPad (1st generation)IPad (11th generation)

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive. [10]

Notes

  1. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes

References

  1. "About iPadOS 18 Updates". Apple Support.
  2. "Apple Unveils 11th-Gen iPad With A16 Chip and More Storage". MacRumors. March 4, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "iPad 11-inch (A16) - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "iPad Keyboards". Apple. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Apple Pencil". Apple. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  6. "Apple iPad (2025) - Full tablet specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  7. "Apple A16 Bionic: specs and benchmarks". NanoReview.net. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  8. "New Entry-Level iPad With A16 Chip Has More RAM Than iPad 10". MacRumors. March 5, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  9. "Apple iPad (11th Gen, 2025) - Review 2025 - PCMag UK". PCMag UK. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  10. Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News – Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.

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