iPad A14 Bionic 2022

It's important to know that this A2757 iPad 10th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cellular) supports a single nano-SIM card and eSIM, and is compatible with 5G NR on bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, and n79, but it does not support 5G NR mmWave. It was sold globally, excluding mainland China.

All iPad 10th Gen models, including this cellular-capable version, are essentially a more affordable, slower, and less-equipped version of the iPad Air (5th Gen).

The iPad 10th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cellular) features a 10.9" LED-backlit 2360x1640 "Liquid Retina" display (264 ppi, 500 nits) with True Tone, but lacks Wide-color (P3) and ProMotion. It's framed by a thin black bezel and housed in a slim case with rounded corners and flat sides, available in silver, blue, yellow, or pink.

This iPad is powered by a six-core Apple A14 Bionic processor, a 4-core GPU, and a 16-core "Neural Engine." It has 4 GB of RAM and is available with either 64 GB or 256 GB of flash storage. It also includes a "Touch ID" sensor in the top button, awkward support for the original Apple Pencil (A1603, MK0C2AM/A) via a USB-C adapter, and a "Smart Connector" for the size-specific Apple Magic Keyboard Folio (MQDP3LL/A).

It has a landscape front-mounted 12-megapixel "Ultra Wide" camera with "Center Stage" technology, and a rear 12-megapixel "Wide" camera for up to 4K video.

Other features include the aforementioned 5G, dual-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with HT80 with MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.2, plus stereo speakers. A USB-C port provides power and connectivity.

Battery life is rated at 10 hours for Wi-Fi web surfing or video, and 9 hours on cellular data.

The 10th generation iPad with cellular brought a refreshing, colorful, and modern design to the entry-level lineup, heavily inspired by the more expensive Air and Pro models. Its larger 10.9-inch screen and the repositioned landscape front camera were highly praised, significantly improving the user experience for video calls and media consumption. The A14 Bionic chip delivered solid, reliable performance, and the addition of 5G connectivity made it a versatile tool for users on the go. However, the device was criticized for its perplexing accessory choices, namely its lack of support for the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, forcing users who wanted a stylus to use a clumsy adapter for the older 1st gen model. Despite this odd limitation and a higher price than its predecessor, its modern design and capable performance made it a compelling choice for those seeking a connected, all-around tablet.