iPad · Apple Silicon · 2021
iPad (9th generation)
The classic Home-button iPad’s last hurrah: faster A13, doubled base storage and a clever front camera that keeps you centred on video calls.
iPad (9th generation): key facts
When was the iPad (9th generation) released?
The iPad (9th generation) was released in September 24, 2021. Apple discontinued it in October 2022.
How much did the iPad (9th generation) cost?
The iPad (9th generation) launched at $329 in 2021 — about $382 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPad (9th generation)’s specs?
The iPad (9th generation) used a Apple A13 Bionic running at 2.65 GHz, with 3 GB of memory and 64 GB of storage. It ran iPadOS 15.
Why does the iPad (9th generation) matter?
Added True Tone and a 12 MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A13 Bionic · 2.65 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Display | 10.2" Retina IPS, 2160×1620 (True Tone) |
| GPU | Apple 4-core GPU |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Weight | 487 g |
| Dimensions | 250.6×174.1×7.5 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS 15 |
| Released | September 24, 2021 |
| Discontinued | October 2022 |
| Launch price | $329 |
How the iPad (9th generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 5.3× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2.65 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.2× 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 16,400 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $329 in 2021 — about $382 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 stayed on sale for years as Apple’s rock-bottom $329 iPad.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25