IPad (9th generation)

iPad (9th generation)
	iPad (9th generation) in Space Gray
Also known as	iPad (9th generation), iPad 10.2-inch, iPad 9, iPad (2021)
Developer	Apple
Product family	iPad
Type	Tablet computer
Generation	9th
Release date	September 24, 2021;3 years ago
Introductory price	USD$329
Discontinued	May 7, 2024;6 months ago
Operating system	Original: iPadOS 15 ; Current: iPadOS 18.1.1, released November 21, 2024
System on a chip	Apple A13 Bionic with 64-bit architecture and embedded motion co-processor
CPU	Hexa-core (2× Lightning and 4× Thunder)
Memory	3 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Storage	64 or 256 GB
Display	10.2 inches (260 mm) 2160 × 1620 px (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio, 500 nits max brightness (typical)
Graphics	Apple-designed quad-core
Sound	Stereo speakers
Input	Multi-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, dual microphone, Touch ID fingerprint reader, barometer
Camera	Front: 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
Connectivity	All 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;
Power	32.4 W·h, up to 10 hours of battery life
Online services	App Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions	250.6 mm (9.87 in) H; 174.1 mm (6.85 in) W; 7.5 mm (0.30 in) D
Mass	Wi-Fi: 487 g (1.074 lb) ; Wi-Fi + Cellular: 498 g (1.098 lb)
Predecessor	iPad (8th generation)
Successor	iPad (10th generation)
Website	iPad 10.2-inch (9th generation) at the Wayback Machine (archived May 3, 2024)

Last updated December 06, 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]

Features

The ninth-generation iPad has the same design as the seventh- and eighth-generation iPads, although all color options now come with a black display bezel, and the gold color option has been removed. It is compatible with the first-generation Apple Pencil, and the Smart Keyboard and Smart Connector for keyboard attachments.^[6] It uses the Apple A13 Bionic chip which was previously seen in the iPhone 11 in 2019, which Apple claims gives a 20% CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine increase in performance compared to its predecessor. It features a 10.2-inch Retina display identical to the previous models, with 1620 by 2160 pixels at a density of 264 PPI, and includes True Tone technology, meaning the display can adjust its color temperature based on the surrounding light temperature. A new 12 MP front camera (122 degree wide-angle)^[7] is fitted in place of the 1.2 MP camera of previous models, which features Center Stage technology that detects the user and moves the camera view accordingly during video recording and calls. The rear 8 MP camera is from the earlier iPad Air 2. The base storage is doubled to 64 GB.^[6] iPadOS 15 is pre-installed at release.^[6]

Reception

The New York Times called the 9th-generation iPad "the best tablet for almost anyone" in 2022, praising its price, performance and features.^[8] CNET gave it a 8.1/10, and praised the iPad for its performance and increased storage over its predecessor, however, criticizing it for its outdated design.^[9]

Timeline

Timeline of iPad models v t e
See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.^[10]

Notes

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[1] "About iPadOS 18 Updates". Apple Support. iPadOS 18.1.1.

[3] "Compare iPad models". apple.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2021.

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