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Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)

Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)
₦933,600
Brand: Apple
Category: Tablets
  • Display 9.7 inches Retina Retina-HD Display
  • Camera 5 MP Main / 1.2 front
  • Storage 64/128/256 GB
  • CPU Quad-core 2.34 GHz Apple A10 Fusion
  • RAM 2 GB
  • OS iOS 11.3, upgradable to iOS 12.1.3

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

9
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 9 / 10

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.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

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

LAUNCH

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BODY

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

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)

PLATFORM

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)

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 2 GB
Card Slot No

MAIN CAMERA

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

SELFIE CAMERA

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

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP EDR
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
FM Radio No

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location All Edges
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

BATTERY

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

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