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 iPad (9th generation)
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| Overview | ||
| Released | Sep 24, 2021 | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Launch price | $329 | $499 |
| Chip | Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A5X, 1 GHz dual-core |
| Status | Discontinued | Vintage |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.2-inch | 9.7-inch |
| Type | Retina LED-backlit IPS with True Tone | Retina LED-backlit IPS multi-touch |
| Resolution | 2160 x 1620 (264 ppi) | 2048 x 1536 (264 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Chip | ||
| Chip | Apple A13 Bionic, 6-core | Apple A5X, 1 GHz dual-core |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB, 256GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB |
| Camera | ||
| Rear camera | 8 MP f/2.4, 1080p video | 5 MP iSight, 1080p video at 30 fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP ultra wide, Center Stage | VGA, FaceTime calls |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours of web, video or music | Up to 10 hours (9 hours on cellular data) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO | 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Cellular | Optional Gigabit-class LTE model | Optional 4G LTE and HSPA+ model (North America) |
| Connector | Lightning and Smart Connector | 30-pin dock connector |
| Accessories | ||
| Apple Pencil | Apple Pencil (1st generation) | Not supported |
| Keyboard | Smart Keyboard via Smart Connector | iPad Keyboard Dock or Bluetooth keyboards |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm | 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 487 g (Wi-Fi), 498 g (cellular) | 652 g (Wi-Fi), 662 g (cellular) |
| Security | ||
| Authentication | Touch ID fingerprint sensor | Passcode lock |
| Software | ||
| Launch OS | iPadOS 15 | iOS 5.1 |
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