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Overview
Released Mar 16, 2012Nov 2, 2012
Launch price $499$499
Chip Apple A5X, 1 GHz dual-coreApple A6X, 1.4 GHz dual-core
Status VintageVintage
Display
Size 9.7-inch 9.7-inch
Type Retina LED-backlit IPS multi-touch Retina LED-backlit IPS multi-touch
Resolution 2048 x 1536 (264 ppi) 2048 x 1536 (264 ppi)
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
Chip
Chip Apple A5X, 1 GHz dual-core Apple A6X, 1.4 GHz dual-core (Swift)
Graphics Quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4 Quad-core PowerVR SGX554MP4
Memory
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Storage options 16GB, 32GB, 64GB 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Camera
Rear camera 5 MP iSight, 1080p video at 30 fps 5 MP iSight, 1080p video at 30 fps
Front camera VGA, FaceTime calls 1.2 MP FaceTime HD, 720p video
Battery
Battery life Up to 10 hours (9 hours on cellular data) Up to 10 hours (9 hours on cellular data)
Capacity About 42.5 Wh About 42.5 Wh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n, dual-band
Cellular Optional 4G LTE and HSPA+ model (North America) Optional 4G LTE model with extra carrier bands
Connector 30-pin dock connector Lightning
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Accessories
Apple Pencil Not supported Not supported
Keyboard iPad Keyboard Dock or Bluetooth keyboards Bluetooth keyboards and third-party cases
Design
Dimensions 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm
Weight 652 g (Wi-Fi), 662 g (cellular) 652 g (Wi-Fi), 662 g (cellular)
Security
Authentication Passcode lock Passcode lock
Software
Launch OS iOS 5.1 iOS 6.0
Latest supported OS iOS 9.3.5 (Wi-Fi), 9.3.6 (cellular) iOS 10.3.3 (Wi-Fi), 10.3.4 (cellular)
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