iPad A16 2025

Note that this A3356 iPad A16 (Wi-Fi/Cellular, China) supports GPS/GNSS, 4G LTE (29 bands), and 5G (26 bands), but not 4G LTE bands 11 and 21 or 5G mmWave. This model is sold only in mainland China and supports eSIM only, with no physical nano-SIM card slot.

Apple could have called this the iPad "11th Generation," and it is referenced as "11" in some places, but the company chose to identify it by its A16 processor.

The iPad A16 - 11th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cellular, China) has 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 five-core 3.4 GHz Apple A16 CPU, a 4-core GPU, and a 16-core "Neural Engine." It has 6 GB of RAM and is available with 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of storage. It also includes a "Touch ID" sensor in the top button, support for the Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st Gen), and a "Smart Connector" for the Apple Magic Keyboard Folio.

The iPad A16 has a landscape front-mounted 12-megapixel "Ultra Wide" camera with "Center Stage," and a rear 12-megapixel "Wide" camera that shoots up to 4K video.

In addition to cellular capabilities, it features 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) with 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3, and stereo speakers, but does not support Apple Intelligence. A USB-C port provides power and connectivity. Battery life is rated at 9 hours on cellular and 10 hours on Wi-Fi.

The theoretical 11th generation iPad for the China market, featuring the A16 chip and cellular connectivity, would have been evaluated as a highly competent and well-priced tablet for mainstream users. The A16 processor would have delivered a solid performance boost, making everyday tasks feel fluid and responsive. The bump in base storage to 128GB would have been a very welcome and practical upgrade. With cellular support tailored for Chinese networks, it would have been a reliable device for staying connected across the country. Key criticisms would likely have focused on the lack of Apple Intelligence support and the continued use of a non-laminated display. However, its combination of a modern design, capable performance, and affordable price point would have made it a very popular and sensible choice for a wide range of consumers in China.