iPad (6th generation)

The first entry-level iPad to support Apple Pencil, democratizing precision stylus input and AR creation for education and mainstream users.

Generation delta

What changed?

Apple Pencil (1st generation) support on entry-level iPad
High-resolution touch sensors in the display subsystem detect pressure and tilt with pixel-perfect precision and low latency.
Display
Enhanced AR capabilities
Advanced sensors and cameras combined with A10 Fusion processing enable immersive ARKit educational experiences.
Camera

A10 Fusion processor
Replaces the dual-core A9 with a 64-bit 4-core A10 Fusion chip (2 high-performance cores, 2 energy-efficiency cores) with embedded M10 motion coprocessor.
Silicon
Performance jump
Delivers up to 40% faster CPU and 50% faster graphics performance compared to the 5th generation iPad.
Silicon

A9 processor on standard iPad line
Retires older dual-core silicon architecture.
Silicon

Classic 9.7-inch Retina display
Non-laminated LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology (2048 x 1536 resolution at 264 ppi, 500 nits brightness, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating).
Display
Touch ID (1st generation)
Fingerprint sensor integrated into the physical Home button.
Sensors
Ports and connectors
Lightning connector for charging/data transfer and 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
Ports
Camera system
8MP rear camera with f/2.4 aperture, 1080p HD video recording, and 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera.
Camera
Battery life
Built-in 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery providing up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi.
Connectivity