Apple iPad 10.2″ 9th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cellular, US/CA) Specs

 iPad12,2 – MK673LL/A – A2603

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About this iPad

The 10.2″ iPad 9th Gen model A2603 was officially launched on September 14, 2021. This 9th-Gen iPad has the same screen size as the 8th-Gen but has a faster processor and much better characteristics. Also, this iPad features Smart Connector and an Apple Smart Keyboard like the previous iPad 8th Gen models. Apple introduced the A13 Bionic chip in this iPad Pro, a 2.6 GHz processor with Neural Engine.

This iPad features a 10.2-inch Liquid Retina display. The display of this iPad is a True Tone display which is fully laminated and antireflective and comes with an LED-backlit feature and an oleophobic coating. The front camera of this iPad is a 12 MP, center stage, Ultra-wide camera known as “Face Time HD” TrueDepth camera responsible for  FaceID recognition and taking high-quality images.

This iPad has a one-camera on the back. The rear camera of this iPad comprises 8 MP resolution and Wide-angle and 10 MP ultra-wide cameras. This iPad model supports a Touch ID sensor, LiDAR Scan support, external keyboards, and trackpads. It comes with an original Apple Pencil (A1603, MK0C2AM/A) that can be charged with a magnetic connection.

This model is available in two colors –  silver or “Space Gray”. This 10.2-inch iPad Pro model has rounded corners and flat sides with a slim design. It weighs around 1.09 pounds (498 grams). The dimensions of this model are 6.8 inches (width), 9.8 inches (height), and 0.29 inches (depth). This iPad has a Lightning port to provide connectivity to computers and power.

It supports GSM/LTE cellular bands, except Band 28 (700 APT MHz), and also supports Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology and dual-band 802.11ac (HT80). The storage capacity is configurable from 64 GB to 256 GB. This model fully supports the final version of iPadOS 15. It also supports the newer versions of iPadOS 16 but lacks the support of advanced features such as support the advanced Stage Manager, Reference Mode, Accessibility Detection, and Virtual Memory Swap.

Processor

2.6 GHz Apple A13 Bionic

Ram

3 GB

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Storage

 64, 256 GB

Battery Life

9-10 Hours

Storage & Memory

This iPad model A2603 has storage options of (64 GB or 256 GB). It has 3 GB RAM.

Screen Size and Resolution

The display size of this iPad is 10.2-inch. It is a Liquid Retina Multi-touch IPS display. It delivers a display resolution of (2160×1620 pixel)  at 264 ppi and (500) nits max brightness for typical content. It is a fully laminated and antireflective display with ProMotion technology. This iPad supports Apple Pencil (A1603, MK0C2AM/A). The additional features of the display are Wide color, True Tone, and Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.

OS & Processor

The default OS of this iPad is iPadOS 15.0 (19A346). It also supports the current version of iPadOS 16. The high-performance of this iPad is powered by a 6-core A13 Bionic processor with 64-bit architecture and Neural Engine.

Battery

This model has a Li-Poly battery of (32.4 Wh) that provides a battery life of up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi, or up to 9 hours if it uses the cellular network.

Upgradeability

The storage capacity is configurable from 64 GB to 256 GB. This model fully supports the final version of iPadOS 15. It also supports the newer versions of iPadOS 16 but lacks the support of advanced features such as support the advanced Stage Manager, Reference Mode, Accessibility Detection, and Virtual Memory Swap.

Inclusive Features:

  • Display is the high definition LCD, 6.1 inches and resolution is 1792×828, 326 ppi
  • Haptic touch
  • 3 cameras with Wide and Ultra Wide field of view (120 degrees)
  • Front camera is tucked in a notch
  • 12MP pictures and 4K video shooting
  • 1.8 and 2.4 aperture and optical image stabilization
  • HD 1080p video recording at 25,30, and 60 fps and slow motion support
  • Night mode operation ability
  • iPhone 11 model A2221 Apple A13 Bionic 64-bit processor with six cores running on 2.66GHz
  • 4 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of flash memory
  • Dual-SIM cards (1 eSIM and 1 nano-SIM ).
  • Fast charge capable lithium-ion battery with wireless charging possibility
  • Small size and weight (only 6.84 Oz)
  • Face and speech recognition including various software support
  • Supports carrier bands in many countries around the Globe
  • Wifi and Bluetooth communication
  • Headphone accommodation and conversation boost feature
  • Sound recognition and notification for specific sounds
  • Assistive listening feature for loud places and environments
  • Apple pay and purchase ability
  • NFC with reader mode
  • The unit is protected from water, dust and is splash resistant

 

Introduction Date: September 14, 2021

Discontinued Date: N/A

Processors

Memory

Processors

1 (6 Cores)

Onboard RAM

3 GB

Processor Speed

 2.6 GHz

Storage

Processor Type

Apple A13 Bionic

Capacity

 64, 256 GB

Connectivity Details

Song Capacity

N/A

USB Support

Sync & Charge (Lightning)

Photo Capacity

N/A

FireWire Support

None

Description

Standard Wireless

802.11ac (HT80)

Case Type

Tablet/Slate

Standard Bluetooth

4.2

Form Factor

iPad (9th Gen)

Cell Network

GSM/4G LTE

Housing Color

Black or White

Battery Details

Controller

Multi-touch

Battery Type

Lithium Polymer (32.4 Whr)

Apple Order Number

 MK673LL/A

Battery Life

9-10 hours

Apple Subfamily

iPad 9th Gen (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Stand by Time

N/A

Apple Model Number

A2603 (EMC 4046)

Operating System and Display

Model ID

iPad12,2

Pre-installed OS

iPadOS 15.0 (19A346

Camera

12 megapixels

Maximum OS

Current 

Dimensions

9.8 x 6.8 x 0.29

Built-in Display

10.2″ Color

Average Weight

1.09 lbs. (498 g)

Display Resolution

2160×1620 (264 ppi)

Mac Support

Mac OS X 10.11.6