Official A16 iPad product image; accessories shown are sold separately. Image: Apple ↗
Apple · Tablets
Apple iPad (A16, Wi-Fi 128 GB)
A16 · 11-inch display · 128 GB storage
US launch / reference price: $349 · Released 2025-03-12
US launch price for the 128 GB Wi-Fi configuration; current retailer prices may differ. Apple announced US availability on March 12, 2025.
Editorial overview
The A16 iPad starts with 128 GB storage and an 11-inch display. Its landscape Center Stage camera suits calls and classes, while USB 2 transfer speeds and separate keyboard or Pencil purchases are worth considering.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- 128 GB base storage
- Landscape Center Stage camera
- Touch ID and support for compatible Apple Pencils
Tradeoffs to check
- USB 2 data-transfer limit
- Pencil Pro is not compatible
- Keyboard and Pencil sold separately
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Display
- Display
- 11-inch class IPS LCD; 2360 × 1640; 500 nits; True ToneManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- External display
- One display up to 4K at 60 HzManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Performance
- Chipset
- Apple A16; 5-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural EngineManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Camera & video
- Rear camera
- 12 MP wide, f/1.8; 4K video up to 60 fpsManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Front camera
- Landscape 12 MP Center Stage, f/2.4Manufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 28.93 Wh; Apple claims up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi web use or videoManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Storage
- Storage
- 128 GBManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3; no cellular on this configurationManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Build & design
- Dimensions
- 248.6 × 179.5 × 7 mmManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Weight
- 477 gManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Software & support
Other
- Port
- USB-C; USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s; DisplayPortManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Biometrics
- Touch ID in top buttonManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Stylus support
- Apple Pencil USB-C or first generation; first generation requires USB-C to Apple Pencil AdapterManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $349. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.
Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: www.apple.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-09-13. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
This device has not received an editorial rating yet. Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
Documented box contents
- iPad
- USB-C charge cable (1 meter)
- 20 W USB-C power adapter
