# Apple iPad (9th Gen) Product Guide

> The 9th generation Apple iPad was released in September 2021. This iPad has a 10.2” Retina display with True Tone and while the official name is the 9th generation iPad, it is also referred to as the iPad (2021). This model iPad is powered by Apple’s A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine and offers options for 64GB or 256GB of internal storage space. Some of the other key features of the 9th generation iPad include a 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage, an 8MP wide rear camera, a Lightning connector for charging, and Touch ID for device security. This model iPad is available in Silver or Space Gray and supports the 1st generation Apple Pencil and Apple Smart Keyboard.

## Prices

- Starting price: $154
- Average price: $188


## iPad (9th Gen) Specs

The iPad (9th generation) specs include a 10.2” Retina display with True Tone, an Apple A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, up to 256GB of storage, and a home button with Touch ID for device security. The 9th generation iPad also has a Lightning connector, and support for the 1st generation Apple Pencil and Apple Smart Keyboard. The WiFi + Cellular model supports 4G LTE connectivity and is able to connect to cellular networks using a Nano-SIM or eSIM.



**Size and Weight:**
Measurements of the iPad (9th generation) are as follows: 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D), with a display size of 10.2”. The WiFi model weighs 1.07 pounds, and the WiFi + Cellular model is slightly heavier, at 1.09 pounds.


| Spec | Value |
| ----- | ----- |
| Width | 174 mm |
| Width | 6.9 inches |
| Height | 251 mm |
| Height | 9.9 inches |
| Depth | 8 mm |
| Depth | 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 487 g |
| Weight | 17.2 ounces |




**Screen and Display:** 
The 9th generation iPad features a 10.2-inch LED-backlit Retina display with IPS technology. The display specs include a resolution of 2160 x 1620, a PPI of 264, a 500 nits SDR max brightness, True Tone, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.


| Spec | Value |
| ----- | ----- |
| Resolution | 1620x2160 |
| Screen Size | 259 mm |
| Screen Size | 10.2 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 265 ppi |




**Cameras:** 
The iPad (9th gen) features an 8MP wide-angle rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture, digital zoom up to 5x, and HDR for photos. The rear camera also supports 1080pHD video recording (at 25 or 30 fps), slo-mo video recording (at 120 fps), and time-lapse video with stabilization. The front camera is a 12MP ultra-wide with support for Center Stage. Key features of the front camera include an f/2.4 aperture, 2x zoom out, Retina Flash, HDR for photos, and 1080p HD video recording (at 25, 30, or 60 fps).



| Spec | Value |
| ----- | ----- |
| Primary | 8.0 MP |
| Resolution | 3264x2448 |




**Battery and Charging:** 
The iPad (9th generation) is powered by a 32.4Wh battery that is capable of providing up to 10 hours of battery life when surfing the web on WiFi or watching videos. When on cellular, this model is able to provide up to 9 hours of web surfing time. This iPad features a Lightning connector for charging.




| Spec | Value |
| ----- | ----- |
| Capacity | 8686 mAh |
| Longevity | 9 hours |
| USB | Lightning |




**Processing:** 


| Spec | Value |
| ----- | ----- |
| CPU | Apple A13 Bionic APL1085 / APL1W85 (T8030) |




**Memory and Storage**:
	

| Spec | Value |
| ----- | ----- |
| RAM | 3.00 GB |







## iPad (9th Gen) Colors

The 9th generation iPad is available in two colors: Space Gray and Silver. Both color options feature a black bezel around the display.

- **Gray** - chosen by 87% of Swappa buyers
- **Silver** - chosen by 13% of Swappa buyers

The most popular iPad (9th Gen) color is Gray,
favored by 87% of buyers.







## iPad (9th Gen) Storage Options

Storage options for the 9th generation iPad include 64GB and 256GB.

- **64GB** - chosen by 80% of Swappa buyers
- **256GB** - chosen by 20% of Swappa buyers

The most popular iPad (9th Gen) storage option is 64 GB, 
chosen by 80% of buyers on Swappa.






## iPad Family


- [iPad (8th Gen)](https://swappa.com/guide/apple-ipad-8th-gen.md): Guide for previous generation Apple iPad (8th Gen)

- [iPad Pro 13" (M5) 2025](https://swappa.com/guide/apple-ipad-pro-13-m5-2025.md): Guide for previous generation Apple iPad Pro 13" (M5) 2025



- [iPad (10th Gen)](https://swappa.com/guide/apple-ipad-10th-gen.md): Guide for newer generation Apple iPad (10th Gen)




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- [Buyer's Guide](https://swappa.com/guide/apple-ipad-9th-gen): Apple iPad (9th Gen) Guide with more specs, more data, charts and graphs