iPad (7th generation)

Retires the historic 9.7-inch screen size in favor of a 10.2-inch Retina display and introduces Smart Keyboard support to the $329 entry-level tier.

Generation delta

What changed?

10.2-inch Retina display
Replaces the 9.7-inch panel that had anchored the base iPad since 2010; features 2160 x 1620 resolution at 264 ppi with nearly 3.5 million pixels (500 nits brightness).
Display
Smart Connector on entry-level iPad
Side contact interface allows attaching the full-size Apple Smart Keyboard without Bluetooth pairing or charging.
Connectivity
100% recycled aluminum enclosure
First iPad enclosure manufactured from 100% recycled aluminum alloy.
Design
Gigabit-class LTE
Cellular model upgraded to support Gigabit-class LTE with up to 27 LTE bands.
Connectivity

Chassis footprint
Height increased from 240 mm to 250.6 mm, width from 169.5 mm to 174.1 mm (matching the outer footprint of iPad Air 3, though retaining a 7.5 mm thickness).
Product
Weight
Increased from 469 g to 483 g (Wi-Fi) / 493 g (Cellular).
Connectivity

Historic 9.7-inch screen size on base iPad
9.7-inch display retired from the Apple tablet lineup after 9.5 years.
Display

A10 Fusion chip
64-bit architecture with embedded M10 coprocessor.
Silicon
Apple Pencil (1st generation) compatibility
Carried forward from the 6th generation.
Input
Touch ID (1st generation)
Fingerprint sensor embedded in physical Home button.
Sensors
Ports and connectors
Lightning connector and 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
Ports
Camera system
8MP rear camera (f/2.4) and 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera.
Camera
Storage options and price point
32GB and 128GB capacities starting at $329 (US) / $299 (US) for education.
Storage
10-hour battery life
Delivered by a 32.4-watt-hour battery.
Power

Technology DNA

Reversible digital connector introduced on iPhone 5.

High-density display branding introduced on iPhone 4 and later expanded across product families.

Fingerprint authentication introduced on iPhone 5s.

Canonical predecessor