Engineering:iPad (9th generation)

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Short description: Tablet computer made by Apple since 2021

iPad (9th generation)
IPad Logo (2017).svg
IPad 10.2‑inch.png
iPad (9th generation) in Space Grey
Also known asiPad (9th generation), iPad 10.2-inch, iPad 9, iPad (10.2-inch) (3rd generation), iPad (2021)
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn
Product familyiPad
TypeTablet computer
Generation9th
Release dateSeptember 24, 2021; 2 years ago (2021-09-24)
Introductory priceUSD$329
Operating systemOriginal: iPadOS 15
Current: iPadOS 14.7.1, released July 26, 2021
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[lower-alpha 1]
Display10.2 inches (260 mm) 2160 × 1620 px (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio, 500 nits max brightness (typical)[1]
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 Mbps
  • 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)
Websitewww.apple.com/ipad-10.2/

The iPad (9th generation),[2][3] also referred as iPad 9, is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. as the successor to the eighth-generation iPad. It was announced on September 14, 2021.

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 screen bezel, and the gold option has been removed. It is compatible with the Apple Pencil (1st generation), and the Smart Keyboard and Smart Connector for keyboard attachments.[4] It uses the 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 lighting temperature. A new 12 MP front camera (122 degree wide-angle)[5] 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.[4] iPadOS 15 is pre-installed at release.[4]

Reception

The New York Times called the 9th-generation iPad "the best tablet for almost anyone" in 2022, praising its price, performance and features.[6] 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.[7]

Timeline

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Colors =

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    id:lightline     value:rgb(0.9,0.9,0.9)
    id:lighttext     value:rgb(0.5,0.5,0.5)
    id:server        value:rgb(0.8,0.8,0.9)
    id:pad1          value:rgb(0.9,0.7,0.9)   Legend:iPad_(1st)
    id:pad2          value:rgb(0.9,0.7,0.8)   Legend:iPad_(2nd)
    id:pad3          value:rgb(0.9,0.7,0.7)   Legend:iPad_(3rd)
    id:pad4          value:rgb(0.9,0.7,0.6)      Legend:iPad_(4th)
    id:pad5          value:rgb(0.9,0.7,0.5)   Legend:iPad_(2017)
    id:pad6          value:rgb(0.9,0.6,0.5)   Legend:iPad_(2018)
    id:pad7          value:rgb(0.9,0.5,0.5)   Legend:iPad_(2019)
    id:pada          value:rgb(0.6,0.7,1  )      Legend:iPad_Air
    id:pada2         value:rgb(0.6,0.7,0.9)       Legend:iPad_Air_2
    id:pada3         value:rgb(0.6,0.7,0.8)       Legend:iPad_Air_(2019)
    id:padm          value:rgb(1  ,0.6,0.8)    Legend:iPad_Mini_(1st)
    id:padm2         value:rgb(0.9,0.6,0.8)    Legend:iPad_Mini_2
    id:padm3         value:rgb(0.8,0.6,0.8)    Legend:iPad_Mini_3
    id:padm4         value:rgb(0.7,0.6,0.8)    Legend:iPad_Mini_4
    id:padm5         value:rgb(0.6,0.6,0.8)    Legend:iPad_Mini_(2019)
    id:padpro        value:rgb(0.5,0.7,0.5)    Legend:iPad_Pro
    id:padpro2       value:rgb(0.5,0.7,0.6)     Legend:iPad_Pro_(2nd)
    id:padpro3       value:rgb(0.5,0.7,0.7)     Legend:iPad_Pro_(3rd)
    id:padpro4       value:rgb(0.5,0.7,0.8)     Legend:iPad_Pro_(4th)
    id:current       value:rgb(0.9,0.9,0.9)     Legend:Still_produced

BackgroundColors = canvas:bg ScaleMajor = gridcolor:lighttext unit:year increment:1 start:01/01/2011 ScaleMinor = gridcolor:lightline unit:month increment:1 start:04/01/2010


BarData =

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PlotData =

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   color:pad1 from:04/03/2010 till:03/02/2011 text:"iPad (1st)"
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   color:pad2    from:03/11/2011 till:03/18/2014 text:"iPad 2"
 barset:pad3+
   color:pad3    from:03/16/2012 till:10/23/2012 text:"iPad (3rd)"
 barset:break
   color:pad4    from:11/02/2012 till:10/22/2013 text:"iPad (4th)"
 barset:break
   color:pad4    from:03/18/2014 till:10/16/2014 text:"iPad (4th)"
 barset:break
 barset:break
   color:pad5     from:03/24/2017 till:03/27/2018 text:"iPad (2017)"
 barset:break
   color:pad6     from:03/27/2018 till:09/24/2019 text:"iPad (2018)"
 barset:break
   color:pad7     from:09/24/2019 till:$now text:"iPad (2019)"
 barset:break
   color:current from:$now till:end
 barset:pada
   color:pada    from:11/01/2013 till:03/21/2016 text:"iPad Air"
 barset:break
 barset:pada2+
   color:pada2    from:10/24/2014 till:03/21/2017 text:"iPad Air 2"
 barset:break
 barset:break
   color:pada3    from:03/18/2019 till:$now text:"iPad Air (2019)"
 barset:break
   color:current from:$now till:end
 barset:padm12
   color:padm    from:11/02/2012 till:06/19/2015 text:"iPad Mini (1st)"
 barset:break
   $skip
   color:padm2    from:11/12/2013 till:03/21/2017 text:"iPad Mini 2"
 barset:padm3+
   color:padm3    from:10/24/2014 till:09/09/2015 text:"iPad Mini 3"
 barset:break
   color:padm4    from:09/09/2015 till:03/17/2019 text:"iPad Mini 4"
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   color:padm5    from:03/18/2019 till:$now text:"iPad Mini (2019)"
 barset:break
   color:current from:$now till:end
 barset:padpro
   color:padpro    from:11/11/2015 till:06/05/2017 text:"iPad Pro 12.9"""
   color:padpro    from:03/31/2016 till:06/05/2017 text:"iPad Pro 9.7"""
 barset:break
   color:padpro2   from:06/05/2017 till:10/30/2018 text:"iPad Pro (2nd) 12.9"""
   color:padpro2   from:06/05/2017 till:10/30/2018 text:"iPad Pro (2nd) 10.5"""
 barset:break
   color:padpro3   from:10/30/2018 till:03/25/2020 text:"iPad Pro (3rd) 12.9"""
   color:padpro3   from:10/30/2018 till:03/25/2020 text:"iPad Pro (3rd) 11"""
 barset:break
   color:padpro4   from:03/25/2020 till:$now text:"iPad Pro (4th) 12.9"""
   color:padpro4   from:03/25/2020 till:$now text:"iPad Pro (4th) 11"""
 barset:break
   color:current from:$now till:end
   color:current from:$now till:end
</timeline>

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.[8] This timeline: view · talk · edit

Notes

  1. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes

References

Preceded by
iPad (8th generation)
iPad (9th generation)
2021
With: 174.2
Succeeded by
iPad (10th generation)