Ipad Generations Wiki (2024)

FAQs

Is the iPad 3rd gen still usable? ›

This model has been supported for more than 4 years. iOS 9.3. 5 is the latest and final version to support the Wi-Fi only iPad 3rd generation model while the Wi-Fi + Cellular models run iOS 9.3. 6.

Specs Comparison

Key improvements found on the 9th generation iPad include a display that supports True Tone, an Apple A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle front camera with Center Stage, and up to 256GB of storage.

Because these iPads don't run iPadOS 15 we consider that they are no longer supported: iPad Air (1st generation) – 2013. iPad (4th generation and earlier) – 2012 and older. iPad mini (3rd generation and earlier) – 2014 and older.

The popularity of the iPad means it holds its value for far longer than most other tablets, so you can get a good price when selling your iPad for cash.

How long can you expect an iPad to last? While the answer truly depends on the particular model and its intended use, you can reasonably expect an iPad to last 4-7 years. Generally speaking, the iPad is a very dependable mobile computer, and the only notable wear item is the battery.

You might not be aware that there's a real danger in using an iPad for too long. If a device can no longer run the latest version of Apple's iPadOS operating system, it will miss out on a lot of critical security updates. Vulnerabilities that remain unpatched can put you at risk.

Your iPad automatically works to provide the best possible performance as the battery chemically ages. Your iPad monitors its power needs and manages performance to address those needs. While performance effects are reduced as much as possible, battery aging might still lead to noticeable, possibly temporary, effects.

How much is a 1st gen iPad worth? ›

The street value of an original, first-generation iPad on a site like eBay or Craigslist is probably about $100 at best. The popular tech buyback site Gazelle.com will only give you $80 for the 16GB Wi-Fi first-generation iPad if it's flawless.

iPad 10.9-inch (10th generation) - Apple.

iPad is Apple's version of a tablet. Most tablets use Google's Android operating system, while the iPad runs on Apple's iOS. Unlike iPads, tablets can use popular software for showing online videos, so you'll have no problem viewing Flash-based websites, Flash games or watching Flash videos.

Both iPads work as well as each other for simple tasks like web browsing, video streaming, or running casual apps. Even a graphics-heavy game like "Call of Duty: Mobile" runs well on the standard iPad. The iPad Air's superior processor becomes more useful for demanding workloads, like photo or video editing.

Apple was able to do this without changing the actual size of the tablet. So in the same footprint as the 9th-generation iPad, you're getting a bigger and higher resolution display (though just barely for the latter). The 10th-generation iPad also has a slightly more powerful processor in the A14 Bionic.

A key difference between the devices is their chips and amount of memory, so if you plan on using your ‌iPad‌ for more demanding tasks like 3D graphic design, advanced photo editing, and gaming, the ‌iPad Air‌ will be the better choice by far.

iPad 10.9-inch (10th generation) - Apple.

The most noticeable difference can be found in the performance department. The iPad Air is generally far more powerful than the normal iPad, and that's especially true of the latest generation and its M2 chipset.