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Frequently Asked Questions
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Apple Pencil (2nd generation). It attaches magnetically for wireless pairing and charging.
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The Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio are compatible with this iPad. They’re also compatible with the 11‑inch iPad Pro (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation). Third-party keyboards are also available.
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Newer Wi‑Fi + Cellular models include built‑in eSIM technology that acts as a digital SIM card. There are a few ways to activate an eSIM on your iPad, including downloading it to the iPad itself, scanning a QR code, or using an app from a network provider.* With eSIM, you can choose mobile data plans from select carriers in more than 180 countries and regions around the world. Learn more about setting up eSIM.
Wi‑Fi + Cellular models with embedded eSIM technology include iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd generation or later), iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later), iPad (7th generation or later) and iPad mini (5th and 6th generation).
All Wi‑Fi + Cellular models include a nano‑SIM tray that supports a network provider SIM card.
More information on iPad support for LTE networks by provider and country or region
* Not all carriers support eSIM. See your carrier for more details. Not available in China mainland. The eSIM technology works with iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st generation or later), iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later), iPad (7th generation or later), and iPad mini (5th generation or later). Apple SIM works with iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (1st and 2nd generation), iPad Pro 9.7‑inch, iPad Pro 10.5‑inch, iPad (5th and 6th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 4.
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Which iPad is right for you?
12.9” or 11”
Liquid Retina XDR display²
Liquid Retina display²
ProMotion technology and True Tone
M2 chip
12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide cameras
12MP
TrueDepth camera system with Ultra Wide
USB-C connector with support for Thunderbolt / USB 4
Superfast downloads and streaming³
Face ID
Storage up to
2TB
Works with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Works with Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio
10.9”
Liquid Retina display²
True Tone
M1 chip
12MP Wide camera
12MP
Ultra Wide front camera
USB-C connector
Superfast downloads, high-quality streaming³
Touch ID
Storage up to
256GB
Works with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Works with Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio
10.9”
Liquid Retina display²
True Tone
A14 Bionic chip
12MP Wide camera
12MP
Landscape Ultra Wide front camera
USB-C connector
Superfast downloads, high-quality streaming³
Touch ID
Storage up to
256GB
Works with Apple Pencil (1st generation)⁴
Works with Magic Keyboard Folio
10.2”
Retina display
True Tone
A13 Bionic chip
8MP Wide camera
12MP
Ultra Wide front camera
Lightning connector
4G LTE cellular³
Touch ID
Storage up to
256GB
Works with Apple Pencil (1st generation)
Works with Smart Keyboard
8.3”
Liquid Retina display²
True Tone
A15 Bionic chip
12MP Wide camera
12MP
Ultra Wide front camera
USB-C connector
Superfast downloads, high-quality streaming³
Touch ID
Storage up to
256GB
Works with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
Works with
Bluetooth keyboards