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Apple iPad (9th generation) vs TCL TAB A1 Plus
Product A: Apple
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Product B: TCL
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Compare the Apple iPad (9th generation) with
92 of 160 fields differ
- 47 different values
- 45 known for one only
- 15 the same
- 53 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 101 tablets.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 500nitsB: 450nitsApple is 50 nits higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 174.1 × 250.6 mm
- BTCL: 189.3 × 275.6 mm
Weight
0 to 800 g
All 168 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Apple iPad (8th generation)14Reviewwhathifi.com/advice/apple-ipad-9-2021-vs-ipad-8-2020-which-ipad-should-you-buyRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi says the ninth-generation iPad replaces the eighth-generation entry-level iPad.
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Successor
Apple iPad (10th generation)15Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/ipad-9-vs-ipad-10Read 23 October 2026MacRumors calls the ninth-generation iPad the predecessor of the 10th-generation iPad, which Apple kept on sale beside it.16Press articlemacworld.com/article/1370887/ipad-10th-gen-vs-ipad-9th-gen-design-display-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says Apple updated its entry-level iPad with the 10th generation and calls the 9th generation its predecessor.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, EU, CN2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 10 October 2026CN from A2605, China mainland only4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/09/apples-most-popular-ipad-delivers-even-more-performance-and-advanced-featuresRead 10 October 2026Order in 28 countries and regions, including the US5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2021/09/apples-most-popular-ipad-delivers-even-more-performance-and-advanced-featuresRead 10 October 2026EU from the German launch release
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Colours
Form factor
OS updates promised
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Security updates promised
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Weight
Frame
Front
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Back
Dust and water rating
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM
Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111898Read 10 October 2026SIM Card section: Nano-SIM and eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM count is not stated
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Built-in kickstand
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
264.7ppi
236.4ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Dimming zones
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Refresh rate modes
AApple iPad (9th generation)
| Max (Hz) |
|---|
| 60 |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
120Hz
Min refresh rate
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Brightness (typical, SDR)
Peak brightness
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Full-screen HDR brightness
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Contrast ratio
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Colour depth
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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Fully laminated
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Anti-reflection coating
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Screen surface
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Nano-texture option
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PWM dimming frequency
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest OS
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 21Maker product pagetcl.com/global/en/tablets/tcl-tab-a1-plusRead 20 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPad (9th generation)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lightning | 2.65 |
| 4 | Thunder | 1.8 |
BTCL TAB A1 Plus
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Arm Cortex-A78 | 2.2 |
| 6 | Arm Cortex-A55 | 1.95 |
Max CPU clock
2.65GHz
2.2GHz
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2021)-11106.phpRead 10 October 2026Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
GPU cores
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NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
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Memory bandwidth
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Storage
Storage type
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Memory card
Rear cameras
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Rear cameras
AApple iPad (9th generation)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2.4 | 31 | 1.12 | Autofocus, mechanism not stated |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111898Read 10 October 20268MP Wide camera, f/2.4 aperture, continuous autofocus video. Focal length and pixel size come from GSMArena6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2021)-11106.phpRead 10 October 20268 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF
BTCL TAB A1 Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor size | Pixel size (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2 | 1/4-inch | 1.12 |
Number of rear cameras
1
1
Main camera
8MP
8MP
Video recording
AApple iPad (9th generation)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 120 |
BTCL TAB A1 Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
1920 × 1080px
Video HDR
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Video formats
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LiDAR scanner
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Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPad (9th generation)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.4 | 122° |
BTCL TAB A1 Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 5 | Fixed |
Front camera resolution (as published)
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Front camera position
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Auto framing
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111898Read 10 October 2026Video Calling section lists Center Stage4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/09/apples-most-popular-ipad-delivers-even-more-performance-and-advanced-featuresRead 10 October 2026
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Front video
AApple iPad (9th generation)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BTCL TAB A1 Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
Front autofocus
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No
Audio
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Number of speakers
21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111898Read 10 October 2026Speakers section lists Stereo speakers. The count of two comes from the GSMArena review6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2021)-11106.phpRead 10 October 2026Yes, with stereo speakers7Reviewm.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_2021-review-2328p2.phpRead 10 October 2026Stereo speakers, both on the bottom, so two
Speaker layout
Stereo speakers
Microphones
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
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Network
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Cellular
Network
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2G bands
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3G bands
850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111898Read 10 October 2026Model A2603 UMTS/HSPA bands
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4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B29, B30, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111898Read 10 October 2026Model A2603 only. Apple lists no band table for A2604
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5G bands
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5G mmWave
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Max download speed
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Modem
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
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NFC
Positioning
Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111898Read 10 October 2026All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add GPS/GNSS and cellular
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Dual-band GNSS
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Connector
USB ports
USB speed
Thunderbolt
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Video out over USB
Max external display
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External displays
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Stylus
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Stylus
Compatible styluses
AApple iPad (9th generation)
| Name | Included |
|---|---|
| Apple Pencil (1st generation) | No |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111898Read 10 October 2026Display section: Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation). Not included4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/09/apples-most-popular-ipad-delivers-even-more-performance-and-advanced-featuresRead 10 October 2026Apple Pencil (1st generation) sold separately, $99 (US)
BTCL TAB A1 Plus
| Name | Included | Pressure levels |
|---|---|---|
| T-Pen 2 | No | 4,096 |
Pressure levels
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4,096
Tilt support
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Hover
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Keyboard and accessories
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Accessory connector
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Official keyboards
AApple iPad (9th generation)
| Name | Connection | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Keyboard | Pogo pins | No |
BTCL TAB A1 Plus
| Name | Connection | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Smart keyboard case | Bluetooth | No |
Keyboard with trackpad
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Keyboard in box
No
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
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Sensors
Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111898Read 10 October 2026Touch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor
Extra buttons
Home button with Touch ID1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111898Read 10 October 2026Buttons and Connectors list: Home button/Touch ID
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
8,557mAh6Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2021)-11106.phpRead 10 October 2026Li-Ion 8557 mAh (32.4 Wh). The mAh figure is the GSMArena value. It matches Apple's 32.4 Wh at about 3.79 V7Reviewm.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_2021-review-2328p2.phpRead 10 October 2026Battery 32.4 Wh or 8557 mAh, identical to the 8th generation
Battery capacity (typical)
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Battery energy
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Claimed battery life
AApple iPad (9th generation)
| Use case | Connection | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Web browsing | Wi-Fi | 10 |
| Video playback | Not available | 10 |
| Web browsing | Cellular | 9 |
BTCL TAB A1 Plus
Not availableVideo playback (claimed)
10h
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Wired charging
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Wired charging standards
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Charging guidance
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Charge 0 to 50 %
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Charge 0 to 100 %
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included charger
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Measured
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Geekbench 6 single-core
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
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Geekbench 6 GPU
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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3DMark stress test stability
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AnTuTu
617,292points9Measurementm.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_2021-review-2328p4.phpRead 10 October 2026AnTuTu 9 total score 617292, Metal. Wi-Fi 64 GB test unit with 3 GB RAM10Measurementm.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2021)-11106.phpRead 10 October 2026Our Tests: AnTuTu 617292 (v9)
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Manual SDR brightness (measured)
513nits8Measurementm.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_2021-review-2328p3.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena display test at 100% brightness: white 513 cd/m2, black 0.457 cd/m2. GSMArena states there is no max auto mode beyond 513 nits. White area extent not stated10Measurementm.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2021)-11106.phpRead 10 October 2026Our Tests: 513 nits max brightness (measured)
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Brightness with auto (measured)
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HDR brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
1,123:18Measurementm.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_2021-review-2328p3.phpRead 10 October 20261123:1 at 100% brightness, black 0.457 cd/m2, white 513 cd/m210Measurementm.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2021)-11106.phpRead 10 October 2026Our Tests: 1123:1 contrast ratio
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Reflections (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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PWM up to brightness (measured)
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Stylus latency (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Battery tests (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR body (US)
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SAR body (EU)
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In the box
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In the box
iPad (9th generation), Lightning to USB-C Cable, 20W USB-C Power Adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111898Read 10 October 2026
Links
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Product page
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Spec sheet
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Manual
support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-9th-generation-ipada6b7a0b6/ipados3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-9th-generation-ipada6b7a0b6/ipadosRead 10 October 2026iPad User Guide hardware page for iPad (9th generation)
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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