The 10.2″ iPad 9th Gen model A2602 was officially launched on September 14, 2021. This 9th-Gen iPad has the same screen size as the iPad 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 8th Gen models. Apple introduced the A13 Bionic chip in this iPad Pro, which is 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 that is responsible for FaceID recognition and taking high-quality images.
This iPad has 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: White and Silver. 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. This is a Wi-Fi only model, and it also supports Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology and dual-band 802.11ac (HT80).
The storage capacity is configurable from 64 GB or 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.
2.6 GHz Apple A13 Bionic
3 GB
64, 256 GB
10 Hours
Storage & Memory
This iPad model A2602 comes with 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 pixels at 264 ppiand (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.
Upgradeability
The storage capacity is configurable from 64 GB or 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: May 7, 2024
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
Standard Bluetooth
4.2
Form Factor
iPad (9th Gen)
Cell Network
Wi-Fi Only
Housing Color
Black or White
Battery Details
Controller
Multi-touch
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer (32.4 Whr)
Apple Order Number
MK2L3LL/A
Battery Life
10 hours
Apple Subfamily
iPad 9th Gen (Wi-Fi)
Stand by Time
N/A
Apple Model Number
A2602 (EMC 4045)
Operating System and Display
Model ID
iPad12,1
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
1.07 lbs. (487 g)
Display Resolution
2160×1620 (264 ppi)
Mac Support
Mac OS X 10.11.6
Identifier reference: MK2L3LL/A, A2602, EMC 4045, iPad12,1. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.
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