iPad models: All iPad models in a row

It has been ten years since the very first iPad appeared. Then people thought it was a crazy device: a huge iPhone that you can not call. In the meantime, the iPad has become an integral part of the daily lives of many people. In many families, it is a real utensil that young and old use. In fact, the word iPad is so common that it is used for all types of tablets. Also for tablets that are not from Apple.

All iPad models in a row

In the past decade, Apple has released more than 20 iPads. The iPad Pro 2020, released in March, is the latest addition to the tribe. Which iPad models are there? You may remember which product line your iPad comes from. Is it an iPad, an iPad Air, an iPad mini or an iPad Pro? But even then: seven generations of the ‘regular’ iPad have already appeared. It is not surprising that many people have no idea which iPad they use.

In this complete iPad overview, we list all iPad models. We discuss the models per product line in reverse chronological order, so from new to old. There are four product lines:

• iPad Pro
• iPad
• iPad Air
• iPad mini

With all iPad versions, we show you a photo and discuss some striking features of this iPad type. This way we help you recognize every iPad.

Which iPad do I have?

In ten years time, no less than 23 iPad types have appeared and they look and largely the same. Almost then. You can identify your iPad based on specific features, photos and – and above all – the model number.

Which iPad do I have? The most reliable conclusion about this can be drawn from the model number. That tells you exactly what type of iPad you have in your hands. You can find the model number on the back of your iPad. It consists of an A followed by four numbers – and put on your reading glasses if you try to detect it.

For newer iPads, you can also find the model number via “Settings> General> Info”. There is already a number behind “Model number”. That’s it – watch out – not. Tap this number and another model number will appear. You must have this. Then find the corresponding model in the table below.

If you want to quickly see the photos and description of a specific type of iPad, click or tap below on the relevant iPad for the corresponding description plus a corresponding photo. We use the naming conventions as Apple does.

iPad	Model numbers
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)	A2229, A2069, A2232 or A2233
iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)	A2228, A2068, A2230 or A2231
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)	A1876, A2014, A1895 or A1983
iPad Pro 11-inch	A1980, A2013, A1934 orA1979
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)	A1670, A1671 or A1821
iPad Pro (10.5-inch)	A1701, A1709 or A1852
iPad Pro (9.7-inch)	A1673, A1674 or A1675
iPad Pro (12.9-inch)	A1584 or A1652
iPad Air (3rd generation)	A2152, A2123 or A2154
iPad Air 2	A1566 or A1567
iPad Air	A1474, A1475 or A1476
iPad mini (5th generation)	A2133, A2124, A2125 or A2126
iPad mini 4	A1538 or A1550
iPad mini 3	A1599 or A1600
iPad mini 2	A1489, A1490 or A1491
iPad mini	A1432, A1454 or A1455
iPad (7th generation)	A2197, A2200 or A2198
iPad (6th generation)	A1893 or A1954
iPad (5th generation)	A1822 or A1823
iPad (4th generation)	A1458, A1459 or A1460
iPad (3rd generation)	A1416, A1430 or A1403
iPad 2	A1395, A1396 or A1397
iPad	A1219 or A1337

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)

Biggest innovation: A much improved camera – even a double one! This opens up perspectives for Augmented Reality apps.

• Introduction: 2020
• Model number: A2229, A2069, A2232 or A2233
• Screen: 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display with rounded corners
• Back: silver or space gray
• Front: black narrow edge without home button
• Unlock: with Face ID
• Capacity: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
• Camera: dual camera with LiDAR scanner in square camera bump
• Connections: USB-C and Smart Connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the second generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: yes
• Read more in our file about the iPad Pro 2020

iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)

Biggest innovation: A much improved camera – even a double one! This opens up perspectives for Augmented Reality apps.

• Introduction: 2020
• Model number: A2228, A2068, A2230 or A2231
• Screen: 11-inch Liquid Retina display with rounded corners
• Back: silver or space gray
• Front: black narrow edge without home button
• Unlock: with Face ID
• Capacity: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
• Camera: dual camera with LiDAR scanner in square camera bump
• Connections: USB-C and Smart Connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the second generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: yes
• Read more in our file about the iPad Pro 2020.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)

Biggest innovation: For the first time, the iPad has a completely new design without a home button. It looks like an iPhone X-like.

• Introduction: 2018
• Model number: A1876, A2014, A1895 or A1983
• Screen: 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display with rounded corners
• Back: silver or space gray
• Front: black narrow edge without home button
• Unlock: with Face ID
• Capacity: 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: USB-C and Smart Connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the second generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: no
• Read more in our file on the iPad Pro 2018.

iPad Pro 11-inch

Biggest innovation: For the first time, the iPad has a completely new design without a home button. It looks like an iPhone X-like.

• Introduction: 2018
• Model number: A1980, A2013, A1934 or
  A1979
• Screen: 11-inch Liquid Retina display with rounded corners
• Back: silver or space gray
• Front: black narrow edge without home button
• Unlock: with Face ID
• Capacity: 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: USB-C and Smart Connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the second generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: no
• Read more in our file on the iPad Pro 2018.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)

Biggest Renewal: Compared to the first generation, this iPad has a screen that looks much finer. This is due to True Tone and higher image refresh.

• Introduction: 2017
• Model number: A1670, A1671 or A1821
• Screen: 12.9-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the first generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: no
• Read more in our file about the iPad Pro 2017.

iPad Pro (10.5-inch)

Biggest Renewal: The Size – This model replaces the 9.7-inch model. The edges are narrow, so that the iPad remains perfectly portable.

• Introduction: 2017
• Model number: A1701, A1709 or A1852
• Screen: 10.5-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, rose gold, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the first generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: no
• Read more in our file on the iPad Pro 2017.

iPad Pro (9.7-inch)

Biggest innovation: This small version is released six months after the first iPad Pro. Much more compact and with a better screen.

• Introduction: 2016
• Model number: A1673, A1674 or A1675
• Screen: 9.7-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, rose gold, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 32 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the first generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: no

iPad Pro (12.9-inch)

Biggest innovation: It is the first time that Apple has introduced an iPad for professional users. And you can tell by the specs, size and support of accessories such as the Apple Pencil.

• Introduction: 2015
• Model number: A1584 or A1652
• Screen: 12.9-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, rose gold, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 32 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the first generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: no

iPad Air (3rd generation)

Biggest innovation: The iPad Air is making a comeback after five years and is in almost nothing comparable to its predecessor. Although: it is still very light. The first non-Pro iPad with a Smart Connector.

• Introduction: 2019
• Model number: A2152, A2123 or A2154
• Screen: 10.5-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 64 GB or 256 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector and Smart Connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the first generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: yes
• Read more in our file on the iPad Air 2019

iPad Air 2

Biggest innovation: a lot faster than its predecessor – and a bit thinner. Equipped with Touch ID for the first time!

• Introduction: late 2014
• Model number: A1566 or A1567
• Screen: 9.7-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: no
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: no

iPad Air

Biggest innovation: the first iPad Air is much less bulky than the original iPad. And the edges are much thinner.

• Introduction: late 2013, early 2014
• Model number: A1474, A1475 or A1476
• Screen: 9.7-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button without Touch ID
• Capacity: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: no
• Most recent iOS version: iOS 12.4.6
• Currently on sale at Apple: no

iPad mini (5th generation)

Biggest innovation: The iPad mini still has its old look, but make no mistake. Just as fast as the most recent iPad Air.

• Introduction: 2019
• Model number: A2133, A2124, A2125 or A2126
• Screen: 7.9-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 64 GB or 256 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the first generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: yes
• Read more in our dossier on the iPad mini 2019

iPad mini 4

Biggest innovation: The iPad mini has always been small in size, but in this version, it has also become a lot thinner.

• Introduction: 2015
• Model number: A1538 or A1550
• Screen: 7.9-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: no
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: yes
• Read more in our file on the iPad mini 4

iPad mini 3

Biggest innovation: the iPad mini now has Touch ID, so you can unlock it with your fingerprint.

• Introduction: late 2014
• Model number: A1599 or A1600
• Screen: 7.9-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 16 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: no
• Most recent iOS version: iOS 12.4.6

iPad mini 2

Biggest innovation: a Retina display. The screen is super sharp, so you cannot distinguish pixels from each other.

• • Introduction: late 2013 / early 2014
  • Model number: A1489, A1490 or A1491
  • Screen: 7.9-inch Retina display
  • Back: space gray or silver
  • Front: white or black border with home button without Touch ID
  • Capacity: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
  • Camera: single camera
  • Connections: Lightning connector
  • Apple Pencil: no
  • Most recent iOS version: iOS 12.4.6
  • Currently on sale at Apple: no

iPad mini

Biggest innovation: The iPad mini, at 7.9 inches, is a lot more handy than the 9.7-inch iPads at the time.

• Introduction: 2012
• Model number: A1432, A1454 or A1455
• Screen: 7.9-inch display
• Back: anthracite or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button without Touch ID
• Capacity: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: no
• Most recent iOS version: iOS 9.3.5 (or 9.3.6 for the models with mobile internet)
• Currently on sale at Apple: no

iPad (7th generation)

Biggest Renewal: The iPad is moving away from the old, familiar 9.7-inch size. The smaller edges keep it compact.

• Introduction: 2019
• Model number: A2197, A2200 or A2198
• Screen: 10.2-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 32 GB or 128 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the first generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: yes
• Read more in our file on the iPad 2019

iPad (6th generation)

Biggest Renewal: For the first time, a non-Pro iPad supports an Apple Pencil.

• Introduction: 2018
• Model number: A1893 or A1954
• Screen: 9.7-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 32 GB or 128 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: yes; support for the first generation
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: no
• Read more in our iPad 2018 file

iPad (5th generation)

Biggest innovation: after a five-year break, there is another “regular” iPad. And it is just as light and thin as the iPad Air before.

• Introduction: 2017
• Model number: A1822 or A1823
• Screen: 9.7-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button
• Unlock: with Touch ID
• Capacity: 32 GB or 128 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: no
• Most recent iOS version: iPadOS 13
• Currently on sale at Apple: no
• Read more in our iPad 2017 file

iPad (4th generation)

Biggest Renewal: Apple is moving away from the wide 30-pin connector and also opting for the iPad for a lightning connector.

• Introduction: 2012
• Model number: A1458, A1459 or A1460
• Screen: 9.7-inch Retina display
• Back: space gray, gold or silver
• Front: white or black border with home button without Touch ID
• Capacity: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: Lightning connector
• Apple Pencil: no
• Most recent iOS version: iOS 10.3.3 (or iOS 10.3.4 for the models with mobile internet)
• Currently on sale at Apple: no

iPad (3rd generation)

Biggest innovation: a Retina display. The screen is super sharp, so you cannot distinguish pixels from each other.

• Introduction: early 2012
• Model number: A1416, A1430 or A1403
• Screen: 9.7-inch Retina display
• Back: silver
• Front: white or black border with home button without Touch ID
• Capacity: 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: 30-pin connector
• Apple Pencil: no
• Most recent iOS version: iOS 9.3.5
• Currently on sale at Apple: no

iPad 2

Biggest innovation: the first iPad was quite a beast. The second iPad is a lot thinner and lighter and also much more powerful.

• Introduction: 2011
• Model number: A1395, A1396 or A1397
• Screen: 9.7-inch display
• Back: silver
• Front: white or black border with home button without Touch ID
• Capacity: 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB
• Camera: single camera
• Connections: 30-pin connector
• Apple Pencil: no
• Most recent iOS version: iOS 9.3.5
• Currently on sale at Apple: no

iPad

• Introduction: 2010
• Model number: A1219 or A1337
• Screen: 9.7-inch display
• Back: silver
• Front: black border with home button without Touch ID
• Capacity: 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB
• Camera: none
• Connections: 30-pin connector
• Apple Pencil: no
• Most recent iOS version: iOS 5.1.1
• Currently on sale at Apple: no