Apple iPad (6th generation)

System: iPadOS
Screen: 9.7" IPS LCD
Chip: A10 Fusion
Storage: 32 GB
Battery: 32.4 Wh
Pen: Sold separately
Cellular: 4G LTE option
Weight: 469 g

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Apple iPad (6th generation) at a glance

Screen

Mid-size screen

The all-round size: light enough to carry, big enough for split screen.
Performance

Mid-range chip

Fine for streaming, browsing and school apps; heavy games run at lower settings.
Pen & keyboard

Works with a pen

The pen is sold separately.
Connectivity

4G LTE option

A cellular version gets online away from Wi-Fi with its own data plan.
Build

Easy to carry

Comfortable to hold on the sofa or in a bag.

Apple iPad (6th generation) full specifications

Overview

Brand	Apple
Model	iPad (6th generation)
Series	iPad
Generation	6th generation
Versions	128GB Wi-Fi, 32GB Wi-Fi + Cellular, 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular
Colours	Silver, Gold, Space Gray

Software

Runs iPadOS with Apple's App Store and works closely with an iPhone or Mac.

Operating system	iPadOS

Performance

Fine for streaming, browsing and school apps; heavy games run at lower settings.

Chip	A10 Fusion

Memory & storage

Storage	32 GB
Storage options	32 GB / 128 GB

Display

A mid-size screen.

Screen size	9.7 in
Panel	IPS LCD
Display name	Retina display
Resolution	2048 x 1536
Pixel density	264 ppi

Pen & keyboard

Supports a pen, sold separately.

Pen	Sold separately
Compatible pens	Apple Pencil (1st generation)
Pen technology	Apple Pencil

Battery & charging

A charger comes in the box.

Battery-life claims are the maker's own tests, so treat small differences as a tie.

Battery capacity (Wh)	32.4 Wh
Video playback (maker claim)	10 h
Web browsing (maker claim)	10 h
Charger in the box	Yes

Cameras & audio

Rear camera	8 MP
Rear cameras	1
Video recording	1080p
Front camera	1.2 MP
Headphone jack	Yes

Connectivity

Also sold in a 4G LTE version for data on the go.

Cellular	4G LTE option
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	4.2
GPS	Cellular models only
External display	1080p

Size & build

Light enough to hold for long reading or video sessions.

Weight	469 g
Thickness	7.5 mm
Height	240 mm
Width	169.5 mm
Unlock	Touch ID
Sensors	accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, ambient light

In the box & kids

In the box	iPad, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter

Specs compiled from Apple's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.