iPad comparison
iPad (10th gen) vs iPad (11th gen)
Compare iPad (10th gen) vs iPad (11th gen) side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPad (10th generation)The standard iPad finally got the modern flat-edge look, USB-C, four bright colours and a webcam sensibly placed on the long edge for video calls.
iPad (A16, 11th generation)A straightforward update: the faster A16, more RAM and a 128 GB base, keeping the everyday iPad cheap and capable.At a glance
Released 3 years apart — the iPad (A16, 11th generation) is the newer model. 9 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the iPad (10th generation) to the iPad (A16, 11th generation), the chip changes from the Apple A14 Bionic to the Apple A16, the display grows from 10.9″ to 11″, memory goes up from 4 GB to 6 GB, and base storage rises from 64 GB to 128 GB. Launch price drops from $449 to $349.
- ChipApple A14 BionicApple A16
- Display10.9″11″
- Memory4 GB6 GB
- Storage64 GB128 GB
- Launch price$449$349
Unchanged ports.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iPad (10th generation) | iPad (A16, 11th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | October 26, 2022 | March 12, 2025 |
| Launch price | $449 | $349 |
| Price today | $480 | $352 |
| Chip | Apple A14 Bionic · 3 GHz | Apple A16 · 3.46 GHz |
| Graphics | Apple 4-core GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| CPU coresSame | 6 | 6 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 10.9" Liquid Retina IPS, 2360×1640 | 11" Liquid Retina IPS, 2360×1640 |
| WeightSame | 477 g | 477 g |
| DimensionsSame | 248.6×179.5×7 mm | 248.6×179.5×7 mm |
| PortsSame | USB-C | USB-C |
| Operating system | iPadOS 16 | iPadOS 18 |
Highlighted cells win clear more-is-better specs (memory, storage, lighter weight). Historical pricing uses approximate US CPI; clock speeds are not full real-world performance.
Why each matters
Redesigned entry iPad with flat edges, USB-C, colours and a landscape front camera.
Doubled base storage to 128 GB at the entry price.
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Last updated: 2026-08-18