Apple iPad 5th Gen Buyer's Guide

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iPad 5th Gen Release Date: March 2017

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Apple released the fifth-generation iPad in March 2017. This iPad was running iOS 10.3 at launch, and similar to previous versions, the fifth-generation iPad was available in a WiFi-only and a WiFi + Cellular model. The iPad features a 9.7-inch display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536, and it was powered by the Apple A9 processor with the Apple M9 motion coprocessor, and options for 32GB or 128GB of storage space. The fifth-generation iPad also has a 1.2MP front-facing camera, 8MP rear-facing camera, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and a Lightning connector for charging. New features that arrived with this model iPad included iBeacon, a barometer, and Touch ID for device security.

iPad 5th Gen Price

Starting price:

$82

Average price:

$101

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iPad 5th Gen Specs

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Key specs for the 5th generation iPad include a 9.7-inch Retina display, Apple A9 chip, and up to 128GB of storage space. Other key specs include an 8MP wide-angle rear camera, a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera, a Lightning connector, two speaker audio, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Touch ID with a home button for device security. The 5th gen iPad supports Bluetooth keyboards and is available in a WiFi-only model and a WiFi + Cellular (4G LTE) model.

Size and Weight

Width

170 mm 6.7 inches

Height

240 mm 9.5 inches

Depth

8 mm 0.3 inches

Weight

478 g 16.9 ounces

The 5th generation iPad measures 9.4” (H) x 6.6” (W) x 0.29” (D). The WiFi-only model weighs 1.03 pounds, and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.05 pounds. The iPad (5th gen) features a 9.7” display size.

Screen and Display

Resolution

1536x2048

Screen Size

246 mm 9.7 inches

Pixels Per Inch

264 ppi

The iPad (5th generation) features a 9.7-inch LED backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology. This display is sRGB (full standard), has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, 500 nits SDR max brightness, a PPI of 264, and a resolution of 2048 x 1536.

Cameras

Primary

8.0 MP

Resolution

3264x2448

The camera setup on the iPad (5th generation) includes a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front and an 8MP wide-angle camera on the back. The front camera has a Retina Flash with True Tone, HDR for photos, 720p HD video recording, and cinematic video stabilization. The rear camera features include 720p slo-mo video recording, 1080p HD video recording, HDR for photos, and a digital zoom up to 5x.

Battery and Charging

Capacity

8827 mAh

Longevity

10 hours

USB

Lightning

The iPad (5th gen) features a 32.9Wh (8,827 mAh) battery capable of providing up to 10 hours of web surfing time when using WiFi, or up to 9 hours of web surfing time when using a cellular connection. This model iPad charges with a Lightning cable and the Lightning connector.

More Specs

Processor / Chipset

CPU

Apple A9 APL0898 (S8000)

Memory / Storage

RAM

2.00 GB

Storage Options

32 GB
128 GB

iPad 5th Gen Storage

Choose from 2 storage options:

32GB
128GB

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The storage options for the 5th generation iPad include 32GB and 128GB.

Storage Popularity

Which iPad 5th Gen storage are most people buying?

83% of buyers chose 32 GB
17% of buyers chose 128 GB

iPad 5th Gen Colors

Available in 3 colors:

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The iPad (5th generation) is available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. The color is on the back and sides of the iPad, and the color around the display on the front varies based on the iPad color. The Space Gray model has a black bezel, and the Silver and Gold models have a white bezel.

Color Popularity

What color iPad 5th Gen are most people buying?

67% of buyers chose color Gray
20% of buyers chose color Silver
13% of buyers chose color Gold

New Color

Gold

Gold is a unique iPad 5th Gen color choice, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad 4.

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Gray

Gray is the most popular iPad 5th Gen color choice, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad 4.

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Silver

Silver is a popular iPad 5th Gen color preference, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad 4.

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Image Gallery

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