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iPad (7th generation)
A slightly larger 10.2-inch screen and the Smart Connector for $329.
Overview
Apple's 2019 entry-level iPad stretched the display from 9.7 to 10.2 inches while keeping the footprint close to the earlier model, thanks to a modest reduction in the bezels. Resolution rose to 2160 x 1620 pixels at the same 264 pixels per inch.
The A10 Fusion chip was carried over from the previous generation, and memory went up to 3 GB, which gave a smoother multitasking experience in iPadOS 13. This was the first iPad to ship with iPadOS, which brought home-screen widgets, multiple windows for the same app and mouse support through accessibility settings.
The Smart Connector on the edge enabled Apple's Smart Keyboard without Bluetooth pairing, an upgrade previously reserved for Pro models. It still had Touch ID, a Lightning port and first-generation Apple Pencil support.
Why it mattered
The first iPad to launch with iPadOS and the first budget iPad with a Smart Connector.
At a glance
- Announced
- September 10, 2019
- Released
- September 25, 2019
- Discontinued
- September 15, 2020
- Launch price
- $329
- Chip
- Apple A10 Fusion, 4-core
- Display
- 10.2"
- Storage
- 32GB, 128GB
- Status
- Discontinued
Highlights
- 10.2-inch Retina display
- A10 Fusion chip with 3 GB RAM
- Smart Connector for Smart Keyboard
- Launched with iPadOS 13
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Display
- Size
- 10.2-inch
- Type
- Retina LED-backlit IPS
- Resolution
- 2160 x 1620 (264 ppi)
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Brightness
- 500 nits
Chip
- Chip
- Apple A10 Fusion, 4-core 64-bit
- Coprocessor
- Apple M10 motion coprocessor
Memory
- RAM
- 3 GB
- Storage options
- 32GB, 128GB
Camera
- Rear camera
- 8 MP f/2.4, 1080p video
- Front camera
- 1.2 MP FaceTime HD
Battery
- Battery life
- Up to 10 hours of web, video or music
- Capacity
- About 32.4 Wh
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO
- Cellular
- Optional LTE model
- Connector
- Lightning and Smart Connector
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2
Accessories
- Apple Pencil
- Apple Pencil (1st generation)
- Keyboard
- Smart Keyboard via Smart Connector
Design
- Dimensions
- 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm
- Weight
- 483 g (Wi-Fi), 493 g (cellular)
Security
- Authentication
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Software
- Launch OS
- iPadOS 13.1
- Latest supported OS
- iPadOS 18.x
How it compares
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The slate that defined the modern tablet category.
iPad 2
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iPad (4th generation)
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iPad (5th generation)
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iPad (6th generation)
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iPad (8th generation)
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iPad (9th generation)
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iPad (10th generation)
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iPad (A16)
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