iPad · Apple Silicon · 2025
iPad (A16, 11th generation)
A straightforward update: the faster A16, more RAM and a 128 GB base, keeping the everyday iPad cheap and capable.
iPad (A16, 11th generation): key facts
When was the iPad (A16, 11th generation) released?
The iPad (A16, 11th generation) was released in March 12, 2025.
How much did the iPad (A16, 11th generation) cost?
The iPad (A16, 11th generation) launched at $349 in 2025 — about $352 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPad (A16, 11th generation)’s specs?
The iPad (A16, 11th generation) used a Apple A16 running at 3.46 GHz, with 6 GB of memory and 128 GB of storage. It ran iPadOS 18.
Why does the iPad (A16, 11th generation) matter?
Doubled base storage to 128 GB at the entry price.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A16 · 3.46 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 11" Liquid Retina IPS, 2360×1640 |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Weight | 477 g |
| Dimensions | 248.6×179.5×7 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS 18 |
| Released | March 12, 2025 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $349 |
How the iPad (A16, 11th generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.7× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.46 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.9× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 32,800 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $349 in 2025 — about $352 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
It pointedly does not run Apple Intelligence — that stays a Pro/Air feature.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25