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| Also known as | iPad (9th generation), iPad 10.2-inch, iPad 9, iPad (2021) |
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| Developer | Apple |
| Product family | iPad |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Generation | 9th |
| Released | September 24, 2021; 4 years ago (2021-09-24) |
| Introductory price | US$329 |
| Discontinued | May 7, 2024; 21 months ago (2024-05-07) |
| Operating system | Original:iPadOS 15 Current:iPadOS 26.2.1, released January 26, 2026[1] |
| System on a chip | Apple A13 Bionic with 64-bit architecture and embedded motion co-processor |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2× Lightning and 4× Thunder) |
| Memory | 3 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM |
| Storage | 64 or 256 GB[a] |
| Display | 10.2 inches (260 mm) 2160 × 1620px (264 ppi) with a 4:3aspect ratio, 500 nits max brightness (typical)[2] |
| Graphics | Apple-designed quad-core |
| Sound | Stereo speakers |
| Input | Multi-touchscreen,headset controls,proximity andambient light sensors, 3-axisaccelerometer, 3-axisgyroscope,digitalcompass, dualmicrophone,Touch IDfingerprint reader,barometer |
| Camera | Front: 12 MP, 1080p HD, ƒ/2.4 aperture Rear: 8.0 MP AF,iSight with Five Element Lens, HybridIR filter, video stabilization, face detection, HDR, ƒ/2.4 aperture |
| Connectivity | All models:
Wi-Fi + cellular models:
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| Power | 32.4 W·h, up to 10 hours of battery life |
| Online services | App Store,iTunes Store,iBookstore,iCloud,Game Center |
| Dimensions | 250.6 mm (9.87 in) H 174.1 mm (6.85 in) W 7.5 mm (0.30 in) D |
| Weight | Wi-Fi: 487 g (1.074 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 498 g (1.098 lb) |
| Predecessor | iPad (8th generation) |
| Successor | iPad (10th generation) |
| Website | https://web.archive.org/web/20211221055313/https://www.apple.com/ipad-10.2/ at the Wayback Machine (archived December 21, 2021) |
TheiPad (9th generation)[3][4] (also referred to as theiPad 10.2-inch) is atablet computer developed and marketed byApple as the successor to theeighth-generation iPad. It was announced on September 14, 2021, and released on September 24. The ninth-generation iPad was discontinued on May 7, 2024, with the announcement of theiPad Air (6th generation) and theiPad Pro (7th generation). It was the last iPad model to have a home button,Lightning port and headphone jack.[5] The iPad of the 9th generation was later replaced with the10th generation in October 2022 after the release ofiPhone 14.
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The ninth-generation iPad has the same design as the seventh- and eighth-generation iPads, although all color options now come with a black display bezel, and the gold color option has been removed. It is compatible with thefirst-generation Apple Pencil, and theSmart Keyboard and Smart Connector for keyboard attachments.[6] It uses theApple A13 Bionic chip which was previously seen in theiPhone 11 in 2019, which Apple claims gives a 20% CPU, GPU, andNeural Engine increase in performance compared toits predecessor. It features a 10.2-inchRetina display identical to the previous models, with 1620 by 2160 pixels at a density of 264 PPI, and includes True Tone technology, meaning the display can adjust its color temperature based on the surrounding light temperature. A new 12 MP front camera (122 degree wide-angle)[7] is fitted in place of the 1.2 MP camera of previous models, which features Center Stage technology that detects the user and moves the camera view accordingly during video recording and calls. The rear 8 MP camera is from the earlieriPad Air 2. The base storage is doubled to 64 GB.[6]iPadOS 15 is pre-installed at release. The iPad (9th generation) was the last generation iPad to have a home button, headphone jack andLightning Port.[6]
The New York Times called the 9th-generation iPad "the best tablet for almost anyone" in 2022, praising its price, performance and features.[8]CNET gave it a 8.1/10, and praised the iPad for its performance and increased storage over its predecessor, while finding fault with its design, which was perceived as outdated.[9]
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 See also:List of Apple products |
Source:Apple Newsroom Archive.[10]
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