The Apple iPad 9.7-inch (2018) features a 9.7-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, providing a pixel density of 264 ppi. It is powered by the Apple A10 Fusion chip, a quad-core processor with two high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores. The device includes 2GB of RAM and is available in storage options of 32GB and 128GB, without support for expandable storage.The iPad runs on iOS 11 out of the box,with support for updates to later versions of iPadOS. It is equipped with an 8-megapixel rear camera capable of recording 1080p video at 30 frames per second. The front-facing camera is a 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, suitable for video calls and selfies. The device supports Touch ID fingerprint recognition integrated into the home button for biometric security.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2. The iPad 9.7 (2018) has a 32.4 Wh battery, which Apple rates for up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback. Sensors on the device include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and a three-axis gyroscope. The tablet supports the first-generation Apple Pencil, which connects via the Lightning port.
Physical dimensions measure 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm, and the device weighs approximately 469 grams for the Wi-Fi model and 478 grams for the cellular variant. The iPad 9.7 (2018) includes a Lightning connector for charging and accessories, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and stereo speakers. It supports LTE connectivity on cellular models, with various bands depending on the region.
Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
2G Network Bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 |
3G Network Bands |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
4G Network Bands |
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850) LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
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Dimensions | 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm (9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 in) |
Weight | 469 g (Wi-Fi) / 478 g (LTE) (1.05 lb) |
Build | Brushed Metal |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM, Electronic SIM card (eSIM) |
Display Type | LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 9.7 inches, 291.4 cm2 (~71.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density) |
Operating System | iOS 11.3, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3 |
Chipset | Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm) |
CPU | Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) |
GPU | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics) |
RAM + ROM | 2 GB |
Card Slot | No |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 8 MP |
Camera Features | f/2.2 aperture, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.22µm, PDAF HDR |
Video Resolution | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 1.2 MP |
Camera Features | face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP EDR |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) |
FM Radio | No |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | All Edges |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion battery (32.4 Wh) |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | 14 hours |
Stand-by | 710 hours |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.