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Apple iPad 2 vs Apple iPad (A16)

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AppleiPad 2AppleiPad (A16)
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2011March 2025
Display
Screen size9.7″10.86″
Resolution1024 × 7682360 × 1640
Sharpness132 pixels per inch265 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate–60 Hz
Brightness–500 nits
Display typeLED-backlit glossy Multi-Touch display with IPS technologyLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCD; sold as 11-inch, 10.86 inches measured diagonally as a rectangle
Pixel density132 ppi264 ppi
Display featuresFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingTrue Tone; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipA5A16
Memory512 MB6 GB
Storage16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU1 GHz dual-core Apple A5; 512 MB RAM confirmed by iFixit5-core CPU
GPUPowerVR SGX543MP2 (Notebookcheck)4-core GPU
AI engine–16-core Neural Engine
Cameras
Rear camera0.7 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera0.3 MP12 MP
Rear camera0.7MP (PhoneArena); still camera with 5x digital zoom; Apple does not publish megapixels12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 4
Front camera0.3MP VGA (PhoneArena); VGA-quality still camera for FaceTime and Photo BoothLandscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.4
Video recordingRear camera records 720p video at up to 30 fps; front camera records VGA video at up to 30 fps; tap to control exposure; photo and video geotagging over Wi-Fi4K 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 capacity25 Wh28.93 Wh
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusNot supportedSupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music; up to nine hours surfing the web on 3GUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile data
Charging10W USB Power Adapter included; charging through the dock connectorVia USB-C power adapter (not included) or computer
USB-C30-pin dock connector; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack; video mirroring up to 1080p through Apple Digital AV Adapter or VGA Adapter, sold separatelyUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s); one external display up to 4K at 60Hz
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/nWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 2.1 + EDRBluetooth 5.3
Mobile networkWi-Fi + 3G model supports UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA and GSM/EDGE data; micro-SIM; assisted GPS; weighs 613 g; US Verizon CDMA EV-DO version weighs 607 g5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE; eSIM only
Stylus supportNo Apple Pencil supportApple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil (1st generation) with the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter
KeyboardsApple Wireless Keyboard over Bluetooth, sold separately; earlier iPad Keyboard Dock also works (Notebookcheck)Magic Keyboard Folio
Design
Weight601 g477 g
Thickness8.8 mm7 mm
Height × width241.2 × 185.7 mm248.6 × 179.5 mm
Operating systemiOSiPadOS
Biometrics–Touch ID in the top button
SpeakersBuilt-in speakerLandscape stereo speakers
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphoneDual microphones
SensorsAccelerometer; ambient light sensor; gyroscope; digital compass; assisted GPS on Wi-Fi + 3G modelThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor
MaterialsAluminium enclosure100% recycled aluminium in the enclosure and metal chassis; 40% recycled content overall
ColoursBlack or White front with aluminium backSilver, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Software at launchiOS 4.3iPadOS 18
In the boxiPad, Dock Connector to USB Cable, 10W USB Power AdapteriPad, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)

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