Apple iPad 7th Gen Buyer's Guide
iPad 7th Gen Release Date: September 2019

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The seventh-generation iPad was announced and released in September 2019. This model was released with iPad OS 13.3 and with the Apple A10 chip and Apple M10 motion coprocessor. The iPad has options for 32GB or 128GB of internal storage space and saw a marked change in the display size. The seventh-generation iPad arrived with a 10.2-inch display with a resolution of 2160 x 1620. Other features included an 8MP rear-facing camera, a 1.2MP front-facing camera, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, a Lightning connector for charging, support for the first-generation Apple Pencil and Touch ID for device security.
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iPad 7th Gen Specs

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The key specs for the iPad (7th generation) include a 10.2-inch Retina display, an Apple A10 Fusion chip, up to 128GB of storage space, a Lightning connector, stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual microphones, a home button with Touch ID, and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front. This model iPad supports the 1st generation Apple Pencil and Apple Smart Keyboard.
Size and Weight
Width | 174 mm 6.9 inches |
Height | 251 mm 9.9 inches |
Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches |
Weight | 493 g 17.4 ounces |
Measurements for the 7th generation iPad are as follows: 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D). This model has a display size of 10.2 inches. The WiFi-only model weighs 1.07 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.09 pounds.
Screen and Display
Resolution | 1620x2160 |
Screen Size | 259 mm 10.2 inches |
Pixels Per Inch | 265 ppi |
The iPad (7th gen) features a 10.2-inch LED backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology. The display has a resolution of 2160 x 1620, a PPI of 264, an SDR brightness of 500 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
Cameras
Primary | 8.0 MP |
Resolution | 3264x2448 |
The iPad (7th generation) has a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front and an 8MP wide-angle camera on the back. Features of the front-facing camera include an aperture of f/2.4, HDR for photos, a Retina Flash, cinematic video stabilization, and 720p HD video recording. The rear camera shares some of these features, such as an f/2.4 aperture, and HDR for photos, but it can record video up to 1080p HD at 30 frames per second.
Battery and Charging
Capacity | 8827 mAh |
USB | Lightning |
The 7th generation iPad is powered by a 32.4Wh battery and charges via a Lighting connector. Battery life expectations show the iPad as getting up to 10 hours when surfing the web on WiFi, or up to 9 hours when surfing the web using a cellular connection.
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iPad 7th Gen Storage

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The 7th generation iPad is available in two storage configurations. The storage options include 32GB and 128GB.
iPad 7th Gen Colors

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The 7th generation iPad is available in three colors: Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. The Space Gray model features a black bezel around the display, and the Silver and Gold models feature a white bezel around the display.
Color Popularity
Gold
Gold is a popular iPad 7th Gen color preference, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad 6th Gen.
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Gray is the most popular iPad 7th Gen color choice, new to this generation of iPad devices, and not found on the previous iPad 6th Gen.
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Silver is a unique iPad 7th Gen color choice, a classic available on the previous generation iPad 6th Gen, and others in the iPad family.
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