iPad A13 Bionic 2021

All iPad (9th Gen) tablets, including this Wi-Fi and cellular A2603 model sold in the US and Canada, are housed in silver or "Space Gray" cases and feature a 10.2" 2160x1620 (264 ppi) LED-backlit IPS touch-sensitive "Retina" display with True Tone. Each has a "Touch ID" sensor, supports the original Apple Pencil (A1603, MK0C2AM/A), and includes a "Smart Connector" for an Apple Smart Keyboard.

Each iPad (9th Gen) is powered by a six-core 2.6 GHz Apple A13 Bionic processor, has 3 GB of RAM, and is available with either 64 GB or 256 GB of flash storage.

The iPad (9th Gen) models also feature a rear 8-megapixel camera for stills, Live Photos, and HD video (1080p at 25/30 fps), and a front 12-megapixel "Ultra Wide" camera with a 122-degree field of view. This "FaceTime HD" camera shoots 1080p at 25/30/60 fps, supports cinematic video stabilization, and introduces the "Center Stage" feature for automatic panning and zooming.

Other features include dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi with HT80 with MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, and stereo speakers. A Lightning port provides power and connectivity.

Battery life for this cellular-capable model is rated at 10 hours of "surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video" and up to 9 hours on a cellular network.

This Wi-Fi/Cellular A2603 model supports GPS/GNSS and 4G LTE, excluding Band 28 (700 APT MHz). It includes a hardware Nano-SIM and a software eSIM.

The cellular model of the 9th generation iPad for the North American market was praised for being an even more versatile version of what was already considered the best value tablet. The A13 Bionic chip provided a solid performance increase, and the doubled base storage of 64GB was a crucial improvement. The standout new feature was the 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage, which significantly enhanced video calls. The addition of True Tone technology also made the display more pleasant to use. With reliable LTE connectivity on US and Canadian networks, this iPad became an even better tool for students and families who needed to stay connected on the go. While its design was dated compared to other iPads, its combination of performance, key feature upgrades, and affordable price made it an outstanding and highly recommended choice for mainstream users.