The iPad 9 combines affordability with robust performance, featuring a 10.2-inch Retina display with sRGB color and True tone technology for vivid visuals and a familiar design with a Touch ID-equipped home button.
Powered by the A13 Bionic chip, this iPad offers an enhanced incremental step-up in speed and efficiency for seamless multitasking and smooth app performance. The 8-megapixel rear camera remains unchanged however the iPad 9 features a new 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera enabling high-quality photos, videos, and FaceTime calls. With compatibility for the 1st generation Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, it caters to both creative and productivity needs.
Shipping with iPadOS 15 and with support for ipadOS 17+ it represents a modest incremental improvement in capabilities. This generation of iPad’s comes in 64 and 256GB capacities however is no longer is available in Gold.
| Release Date | September 24, 2021 |
| Price | From USD$ 329 |
| Model No | A2602 (WiFi), A2603/A2604/A2605 (WiFi & Celluar) |
| Software Support | Current – iPadOS 17 |
| Variants | 64GB & 256GB Storage, WiFi & Celluar |
| Colours | Silver, space grey |
| CPU | Hexa-core A13 Bionic chip (64bit) & Embedded M13 co-processor |
| Memory | 3 GB LPDDR4X |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Screen | 10.2″ IPS 2,160 × 1,620 (264 ppi) |
| Camera | Front: 12.0 MP, Rear: 8.0 MP |
| Connector | Lightning |
| Security | Touch ID in Home Button |
| Apple Pencil | Yes – Generation 1 |