About this iPad
Apple officially launched the 10.9-inch iPad 10th Gen (Wi-Fi Only) on October 18, 2022. This latest iPad model features a bigger display, improved cameras, and a modern design. Unlike previous iPad models, this iPad’s lightning port is converted into a USB-C port.
The processing power of this device comes from the Apple A14 Bionic chip with six cores. Apple also integrated a 4-core GPU with the CPU for rendering high-quality graphics which gives it better performance compared to the iPad 9th Gen. This iPad has built-in 4 GB RAM. It comes with either 64 GB or 256 GB of flash storage capacities. A 16-core Neural Engine is also installed to make the device work more efficiently with less battery draining.
The iPad 10th Gen 2022 (Wi-Fi Only) has a 10.9-inch LED-backlit Liquid Retina display. It delivers a display resolution of 2360 x 1640 at 265 ppi with 500 nits brightness. The display of this model comes with True Tone support to make images appear more natural in different lighting situations. This iPad’s display lacks ProMotion technology and compatibility with Wide Color (P3). The display is covered with fingerprint oleophobic coating to repel and eliminate fingerprint oils that smudge on the screen.
The iPad 10th Gen A2696 has a front 12 MP Ultra-Wide camera that shoots excellent quality videos and provides a greater field of view. It is also equipped with Center Stage technology that helps to keep objects in the frame. It also has a back 12 MP Wide camera that takes high-resolution photos and shoots 4K videos.
The display of this model has a thin black bezel surrounding it. This model features a thin aluminum case with flat sides and rounded corners. It is available in four color options: Silver, Blue, Yellow, or Pink. It has a TouchID sensor for unlocking the device and performing other actions. This model also supports Apple Pencil and Smart Connector for a size-specific Apple Magic Keyboard Folio.
The iPad A2696 has a thin body and weighs around 1.05 pounds (477 g). The dimensions of this model are 7.07 inches (width), 9.79 inches (height), and 0.28 inches (depth). The connectivity options for this iPad include dual-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6, HT80 with MIMO support, and Bluetooth 5.2. It is charged and connected to computers via a USB-C port.
The tablet’s operating system could be updated from iPadOS 16.1 (20B82) to the current iOS. However, the device does not feature any physical upgradeability due to the difficulty to integrate all of the components into a single device. Modifications and upgrades can only be done at the time of purchase.
3.0 GHz Apple A14 Bionic
4 GB
64, 256, GB
10 Hours
Storage & Memory
The internal memory of this iPad model is 4 GB. It is available in either 64 GB or 256 GB flash storage variants.
Screen Size and Resolution
This model’s 10.9-inch Liquid Retina LED-backlit display delivers a high resolution of 2360 x 1640 (264 ppi). It also provides 500 nits brightness. It comes with True Tone compatibility to adjust the color and intensity of the display so that images appear more natural. A fingerprint oleophobic coating is also present on display, acting as an oil-repellent. This model’s screen does not have Wide-color (P3) capability or ProMotion technology. It also does not have a Home button.
OS & Processor
A 64-bit 6-core A14 Bionic processor is installed in this model. It has a 3.0 GHz clock speed to deliver fast processing speed. Apple also added a 4-core graphics processor that handles the graphics of this device. Additionally, it has a 16-core Neural Engine to perform machine learning tasks at an excellent speed.
This iPad model fully supports the current version of iPadOS 16
Battery
The iPad (10th Gen) A2696 is powered by a 28.6 Whr Lithium Polymer battery. Apple claimed that the battery life of this model is up to 10 hours of web surfing on Wi-Fi or watching video.
Upgradeability
The tablet’s operating system could be updated from iPadOS 16.1 (20B82) to the current iOS. However, the device does not feature any physical upgradeability due to the difficulty to integrate all of the components into a single device. Modifications and upgrades can only be done at the time of purchase.
| Introduction Date: October 18, 2022 | Discontinued Date: N/A | ||||||
| Processors | Memory | ||||||
| Processors | 1 (6 Cores) | Onboard RAM | 4 GB | ||||
| Processor Speed | 3.0 GHz | Storage | |||||
| Processor Type | Apple A14 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 | 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | Case Type | Tablet/Slate | ||||
| Standard Bluetooth | 5.2 | Form Factor | iPad (10th Gen) | ||||
| Cell Network | Wi-Fi Only | Housing Color | Black (Colors) | ||||
| Battery Details | Controller | Multi-touch | |||||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer (28.6 Whr) | Apple Order Number | MPQ03LL/A | ||||
| Battery Life | 10 hours | Apple Subfamily | iPad 10th Gen (Wi-Fi) | ||||
| Stand by Time | N/A | Apple Model Number | A2696 (EMC 8137) | ||||
| Operating System and Display | Model ID | iPad13,18 | |||||
| Pre-installed OS | iPad OS 16.1 (20B82) | Camera | 12 megapixels | ||||
| Maximum OS | Current | Dimensions | 9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 | ||||
| Built-in Display | 10.9″ Liquid Retina | Average Weight | 1.05 lbs. (477 g) | ||||
| Display Resolution | 2360×1640 (264 ppi | Mac Support | OS X 10.11.6 | ||||
