Request a product

Apple iPad (10th generation) vs Apple iPad (A16)

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

AppleiPad (10th generation)AppleiPad (A16)
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022March 2025
Display
Screen size10.86″10.86″
Resolution2360 × 16402360 × 1640
Sharpness265 pixels per inch265 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness500 nits500 nits
Display typeLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCD; sold as 10.9-inch, 10.86 inches measured diagonally as a rectangleLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCD; sold as 11-inch, 10.86 inches measured diagonally as a rectangle
Pixel density264 ppi264 ppi
Display featuresTrue Tone; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingTrue Tone; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipA14 BionicA16
Memory4 GB6 GB
Storage64 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU6-core CPU5-core CPU
GPU4-core GPU4-core GPU
AI engine16-core Neural Engine16-core Neural Engine
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Rear camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 312MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 4
Front cameraLandscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.4Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.4
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation (1080p and 720p)4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation (1080p and 720p)
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 10 hours
Battery capacity28.6 Wh28.93 Wh
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile dataUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile data
Charging20W USB-C Power Adapter includedVia USB-C power adapter (not included) or computer
USB-CUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s); one external display up to 4K at 30Hz or 1080p at 60HzUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s); one external display up to 4K at 60Hz
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; up to 1.2Gb/sWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3
Mobile network5G NR and LTE; nano-SIM and eSIM5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; eSIM only
Stylus supportApple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil (1st generation) with the USB-C to Apple Pencil AdapterApple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil (1st generation) with the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter
KeyboardsMagic Keyboard Folio (white)Magic Keyboard Folio
Design
Weight477 g477 g
Thickness7 mm7 mm
Height × width248.6 × 179.5 mm248.6 × 179.5 mm
Operating systemiPadOSiPadOS
BiometricsTouch ID in the top buttonTouch ID in the top button
SpeakersLandscape stereo speakersLandscape stereo speakers
MicrophonesDual microphonesDual microphones
SensorsThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensorThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor
Materials–100% recycled aluminium in the enclosure and metal chassis; 40% recycled content overall
ColoursSilver, Blue, Pink, YellowSilver, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Software at launchiPadOS 16iPadOS 18
In the boxiPad, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), 20W USB-C Power AdapteriPad, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)

More comparisons