iPad (11th generation)

iPad (11th generation)
11th generation iPad in Blue
Also known asiPad (A16)
iPad 11
iPad
DeveloperApple Inc.
Product familyiPad
TypeTablet computer
Generation11th
ReleasedMarch 12, 2025 (2025-03-12)
AvailabilityMarch 12, 2025 ~ Current
Introductory priceWi-Fi: US$349
Wi-Fi + Cellular: US$499
Operating systemOriginal: iPadOS 18.3.2
Current: iPadOS 26.4, released March 24, 2026 (2026-03-24)[1]
System on a chipApple 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 servicesApp 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
PredecessoriPad (10th generation)
RelatediPad Air (7th generation)
Websitewww.apple.com/ipad-11/

The eleventh-generation iPad (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]

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 (280 mm) 2360x1640 unlaminated Liquid Retina display. The 11th generation iPad uses the A16 SoC, which is also used in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15.[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 3.5-mm headphone jack, requiring wireless headphones or a USB-C adapter, both sold separately.[9]

The cellular version does not have a physical SIM-card slot and only supports eSIM, whereas the tenth generation iPad also had Nano-SIM slot.

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

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.[10]

Notes

  1. ^ 1 GB = 1 billion bytes

References

  1. ^ "About the security content of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4". Apple Support.
  2. ^ "Apple Unveils 11th-Gen iPad With A16 Chip and More Storage". MacRumors. March 4, 2025. Archived from the original on March 4, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "iPad 11-inch (A16) - Technical Specifications". Apple. Archived from the original on March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "iPad Keyboards". Apple. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Apple Pencil". Apple. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
  6. ^ "Apple iPad (2025) - Full tablet specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2025. 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. Archived from the original on March 6, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  9. ^ "Apple iPad (11th Gen, 2025) - Review 2025 - PCMag UK". PCMag UK. March 29, 2025. Archived from the original on October 6, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  10. ^ Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News – Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.

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