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AppleTablet
iPad (10th generation)
Released October 2022.4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026October 18, 2022 release: order starting today, availability in stores beginning Wednesday, October 26. Actual retail confirmed by the MacRumors source below Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Screen size
- 10.86in
- Chipset
- Apple A14 Bionic
- Display type
- LCD (IPS)
- Storage
- 64, 256GB
94 of 168 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- A2696, A2757, A2777, A31623Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 2026A2696 Wi-Fi, A2757 Wi-Fi + Cellular, A2777 and A3162 Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only)
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 18 October 20224Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026
- Status
- Discontinued7Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_(10th_generation)Read 6 October 2026Infobox: discontinued March 4, 20258Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-10.9Read 6 October 2026The former product page now redirects to the iPad (A16) page at /ipad-11/
- Predecessor
- Apple iPad (9th generation)16Press 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.17Press 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.
- Successor
- Apple iPad 11-inch (A16)7Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_(10th_generation)Read 6 October 2026Infobox successor: iPad (11th generation), marketed by Apple as iPad (A16)18Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/ipad-10-vs-ipad-11Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the 11th-generation iPad with A16 arrives two and a half years after the previous model, the 10th-generation iPad.
- Launch price (US)
- $4494Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Wi-Fi from $449, Wi-Fi + Cellular from $599 (US), 64 GB
- Markets
- US, EU, CN3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 2026CN from the China mainland only models A2777 and A31624Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Order in 28 countries and regions, including the US5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026EU from the German launch release
- Colours
- Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026
- OS updates promised
- Not available
- Security updates promised
- Not available
- Security updates until
- Not available
Body
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Weight
- 477g(1.1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Wi-Fi models 477 g. Wi-Fi + Cellular models 481 g
- Frame
- Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
- Front
- Not available
- Back
- Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure
- Dust and water rating
- Not available
- MIL-STD-810
- Not available
- SIM
- Not available
- Built-in kickstand
- Not available
Display
- Screen size
- 10.86in(27.6 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Marketed as 10.9-inch. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches
- Resolution
- 2360 × 1640px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 20262360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi
- Pixel density
- 264.6ppi
- Aspect ratio
- Not available
- Display type
- LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- Display type (as published)
- Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026
- Dimming zones
- Not available
- Refresh rate modes
Max (Hz) 60 - Max refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Min refresh rate
- Not available
- Brightness (typical, SDR)
- 500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026500 nits brightness
- Peak brightness
- Not available
- Full-screen HDR brightness
- Not available
- Contrast ratio
- Not available
- Colour depth
- Not available
- DCI-P3 coverage
- Not available
- HDR playback formats
- Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Video Playback section: supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content. Playback support, not HDR luminance on the built-in LCD
- Fully laminated
- No13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Slight distance between the panel and the front glass. Not fully laminated14Reviewtheverge.com/23418039/apple-ipad-review-10th-gen-2022-10-9-tablet-ipadosRead 6 October 2026This is not a laminated display, with a noticeable gap between the glass and the LCD panel
- Anti-reflection coating
- Not available
- Screen surface
- Glossy13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026glossy: yes. No antireflective layer
- Nano-texture option
- Not available
- PWM dimming frequency
- Not available
Platform
- OS at launch
- iPadOS 164Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026iPadOS 16 ships for free with the new iPad
- Software
- Not available
- Latest OS
- iPadOS 279Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 6 October 2026iPadOS 27 is compatible with iPad (9th generation and later, A16)
- Chipset
- Apple A14 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026
- CPU configuration
- Not available
- Max CPU clock
- Not available
- GPU
- Not available
Memory
- RAM type
- Not available
- Memory bandwidth
- Not available
- Storage
- 64, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026
- Storage type
- Not available
- Memory card
- Not available
- Max card size
- Not available
Rear cameras
- Rear cameras
Role Resolution (MP) Aperture (f/) Autofocus Main 12 1.8 PDAF Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 202612MP Wide camera, f/1.8 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Sensor and pixel size not stated15Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 6 October 2026Focus Pixels section: dedicated focus pixels use phase detection. Supports the PDAF reading of Autofocus with Focus Pixels- Number of rear cameras
- 1
- Main camera
- 12MP
- Flash
- Not available
- Video recording
Width (px) Height (px) Max frame rate (fps) 3840 2160 60 1920 1080 240 1280 720 60 - Max video resolution
- 3840 × 2160px
- Video HDR
- Not available
- Video formats
- HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026
- LiDAR scanner
- Not available
Front camera
- Front cameras
Role Resolution (MP) Aperture (f/) Field of view Ultrawide 12 2.4 122° Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.4 aperture3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 2026Front: Ultra Wide on landscape edge4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Landscape Ultra Wide front camera with a 12MP sensor and 122-degree field of view, supports Center Stage- Front camera resolution (as published)
- Not available
- Front camera position
- Landscape edge3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 2026Front: Ultra Wide on landscape edge
- Auto framing
- Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026
- Front video
Width (px) Height (px) Max frame rate (fps) 1920 1080 60 - Front autofocus
- Not available
Audio
- Number of speakers
- Not available
- Speaker layout
- Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Landscape stereo speakers. Speaker count is not stated
- Stereo speakers
- Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026
- Microphones
- 21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-10th-generation-ipad1868a02c/ipadosRead 6 October 2026Hardware diagram lists two microphones
- Audio features
- Not available
Network
- Network
- HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026
- 2G bands
- Not available
- 3G bands
- 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026
- 4G bands
- B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Model A2757. FDD-LTE and TD-LTE lists combined
- 5G bands
- n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Model A2757. 5G NR band list
- Max download speed
- 3,500Mbps4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Cellular models with 5G reach peak speeds of up to 3.5Gbps in ideal conditions
- Modem
- Not available
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, simultaneous dual band13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Connects to 2.4 and 5.0 GHz networks
- Bluetooth codecs
- SBC, AAC13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Bluetooth 5.2 supports only the SBC and AAC audio codecs
- NFC
- Not available
- Positioning
- Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add GPS/GNSS and cellular
- Dual-band GNSS
- Not available
- USB speed
- USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026USB-C port with support for charging, DisplayPort and USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mb/s)
- Thunderbolt
- Not available
- Video out over USB
- Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026
- Max external display
- Refresh rate30Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026One external display with up to 4K resolution at 30 Hz or 1080p at 60 Hz. Exact 4K pixel count not published
- External displays
- 11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026
Stylus
- Compatible styluses
Name Included Tilt Hover Haptics Charging Apple Pencil (USB-C) No Yes No No USB-C Apple Pencil (1st generation) No Not available Not available Not available Not available Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation). The 1st generation pairs and charges with the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Launch compatibility: Apple Pencil (1st generation) with the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter10Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 6 October 2026Apple Pencil (USB-C) compatible with iPad (10th generation): tilt sensitivity, no pressure sensitivity, no haptic feedback, pairs and charges via USB-C. Hover is listed only for iPad Pro, iPad Air (M2 and later) and iPad mini (A17 Pro)- Pressure levels
- Not available
- Tilt support
- Yes
- Hover
- No
Keyboard and accessories
- Accessory connector
- Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Smart Connector in the Buttons and Connectors list
- Official keyboards
Name Connection Trackpad Function row Included Magic Keyboard Folio Pogo pins Yes Yes No - Keyboard with trackpad
- Yes
- Keyboard in box
- No
Features and sensors
- Fingerprint
- Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Top button/Touch ID3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 2026Touch ID sensor in top button
- Face unlock
- Not available
- Sensors
- Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026
- Extra buttons
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- Not available
- Battery capacity (typical)
- Not available
- Battery energy
- 28.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Built-in 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
- Claimed battery life
Use case Connection Hours (h) Web browsing Wi-Fi 10 Video playback Not available 10 Web browsing Cellular 9 - Video playback (claimed)
- 10h
- Wired charging
- Not available
- Wired charging standards
- Not available
- Charging guidance
- Not available
- Charge 0 to 50 %
- Not available
- Charge 0 to 100 %
- Not available
- Reverse wired
- Not available
Measured
- Geekbench 6 single-core
- Not available
- Geekbench 6 multi-core
- Not available
- Geekbench 6 GPU
- Not available
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 2,250points13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 20263DMark Wild Life Extreme, ordinary test, 64 GB A14 test unit. 2124 points in Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is not stored
- 3DMark stress test stability
- Not available
- Manual SDR brightness (measured)
- 492nits13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Manual brightness up to 492 cd/m2 on full white. With the brightness sensor on, 468 cd/m2 average and 467 cd/m2 centre
- Brightness with auto (measured)
- Not available
- HDR brightness (measured)
- Not available
- Contrast ratio (measured)
- 953:113Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026953:1, black 0.49 cd/m2
- Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
- 1.413Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026ColorChecker dE 2000, CalMAN, True Tone off, sRGB target
- Reflections (measured)
- Not available
- PWM dimming (measured)
- Not available
- PWM up to brightness (measured)
- Not available
- Stylus latency (measured)
- Not available
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Battery tests (measured)
Test Brightness (nits) Hours (h) Notebookcheck Wi-Fi 150 10.78 Notebookcheck video Not available 12.33 Notebookcheck load Not available 3.18 Notebookcheck idle Not available 28.82 - Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
- Not available
EU label and regulatory
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- EU energy class
- Not available
- Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
- Not available
- Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
- Not available
- Drop resistance class
- Not available
- Repairability class
- Not available
- SAR body (US)
- Not available
- SAR body (EU)
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- iPad (10th generation), USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026US page. Launch-era UK, Ireland and Germany pages list the same three items2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ie/111840Read 6 October 2026Ireland page In the Box: iPad, USB-C Charge Cable (1 metre), 20W USB-C Power Adapter. The German page lists the same items
Links
- Product page
- Not available
- Spec sheet
- support.apple.com/en-us/1118401Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026
- Manual
- support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-10th-generation-ipad1868a02c/ipados12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-10th-generation-ipad1868a02c/ipadosRead 6 October 2026iPad User Guide hardware page for iPad (10th generation)
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | Launch price (US) | Launch price (EU) | Weight | SIM | Storage | Cellular | Network | 3G bands | 4G bands | 5G bands | 5G mmWave | Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2696 | $449 | €579 | 477 g | Not available | 64 GB | No | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation |
| A2696 | Not available | Not available | 477 g | Not available | 256 GB | No | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation |
| A2757 | $599 | €779 | 481 g | Nano-SIMs 1, eSIM only No | 64 GB | Yes | HSPA, LTE, 5G | 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B48 | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 | No | Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular |
| A2757 | Not available | Not available | 481 g | Nano-SIMs 1, eSIM only No | 256 GB | Yes | HSPA, LTE, 5G | 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B48 | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 | No | Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular |
Sources
We read 18 sources for this tablet. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ie/111840
- Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043
- Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_(10th_generation)
- Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-10.9
- Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipados
- Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencil
- Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/ipad-9-vs-ipad-10
- Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/ipad-10-vs-ipad-11
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PredecessorApple iPad (9th generation)
SuccessorApple iPad 11-inch (A16)