Understanding the display specifications of Apple’s iPad lineup can be crucial for users. This guide details the screen size, resolution, pixel density (ppi), and brightness for every iPad model released to date, offering a comprehensive overview of their visual capabilities.
iPad Pro Displays
The iPad Pro series features Apple’s most advanced display technologies, including ProMotion for adaptive refresh rates and high brightness levels.
iPad Pro (M4) – 2024
- 13-inch: 13 inches, 2752×2064 resolution, 264 ppi, 1000 nits (SDR/XDR peak), 1600 nits (HDR peak). Features Ultra Retina XDR (Tandem OLED) display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
- 11-inch: 11 inches, 2420×1668 resolution, 264 ppi, 1000 nits (SDR/XDR peak), 1600 nits (HDR peak). Features Ultra Retina XDR (Tandem OLED) display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
iPad Pro (M2) – 2022
- 12.9-inch: 12.9 inches, 2732×2048 resolution, 264 ppi, 600 nits (SDR), 1000 nits (XDR sustained), 1600 nits (XDR peak). Features Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
- 11-inch: 11 inches, 2388×1668 resolution, 264 ppi, 600 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
iPad Pro (M1) – 2021
- 12.9-inch: 12.9 inches, 2732×2048 resolution, 264 ppi, 600 nits (SDR), 1000 nits (XDR sustained), 1600 nits (XDR peak). Features Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
- 11-inch: 11 inches, 2388×1668 resolution, 264 ppi, 600 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
iPad Pro (A12Z Bionic) – 2020
- 12.9-inch: 12.9 inches, 2732×2048 resolution, 264 ppi, 600 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
- 11-inch: 11 inches, 2388×1668 resolution, 264 ppi, 600 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
iPad Pro (A12X Bionic) – 2018
- 12.9-inch: 12.9 inches, 2732×2048 resolution, 264 ppi, 600 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
- 11-inch: 11 inches, 2388×1668 resolution, 264 ppi, 600 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
iPad Pro (A10X Fusion) – 2017
- 12.9-inch: 12.9 inches, 2732×2048 resolution, 264 ppi, 600 nits. Features Retina display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
- 10.5-inch: 10.5 inches, 2224×1668 resolution, 264 ppi, 600 nits. Features Retina display with ProMotion, True Tone, and P3 wide color.
iPad Pro (A9X) – 2016
- 9.7-inch: 9.7 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 264 ppi, 500 nits. Features Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color.
iPad Pro (A9X) – 2015
- 12.9-inch: 12.9 inches, 2732×2048 resolution, 264 ppi, 350 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad Air Displays
The iPad Air models offer a balance of performance and display quality, often featuring Liquid Retina displays.
iPad Air (M2) – 2024
- 13-inch: 13 inches, 2732×2048 resolution, 264 ppi, 600 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color.
- 11-inch: 10.86 inches, 2360×1640 resolution, 264 ppi, 500 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color.
iPad Air (M1) – 2022
- 10.9-inch (5th Gen): 10.9 inches, 2360×1640 resolution, 264 ppi, 500 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color.
iPad Air (A14 Bionic) – 2020
- 10.9-inch (4th Gen): 10.9 inches, 2360×1640 resolution, 264 ppi, 500 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color.
iPad Air (A12 Bionic) – 2019
- 10.5-inch (3rd Gen): 10.5 inches, 2224×1668 resolution, 264 ppi, 500 nits. Features Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color.
iPad Air 2 (A8X) – 2014
- 9.7-inch: 9.7 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 264 ppi, 400 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad Air (A7) – 2013
- 9.7-inch: 9.7 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 264 ppi, 400 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad mini Displays
The compact iPad mini offers a high-resolution display in a smaller form factor.
iPad mini (A15 Bionic) – 2021
- 8.3-inch (6th Gen): 8.3 inches, 2266×1488 resolution, 326 ppi, 500 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color.
iPad mini (A12 Bionic) – 2019
- 7.9-inch (5th Gen): 7.9 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 326 ppi, 500 nits. Features Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color.
iPad mini 4 (A8) – 2015
- 7.9-inch: 7.9 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 326 ppi, 400 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad mini 3 (A7) – 2014
- 7.9-inch: 7.9 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 326 ppi, 400 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad mini 2 (A7) – 2013
- 7.9-inch: 7.9 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 326 ppi, 400 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad mini (A5) – 2012
- 7.9-inch: 7.9 inches, 1024×768 resolution, 163 ppi, 300 nits.
iPad (Standard Model) Displays
The standard iPad models provide a great balance for everyday use, with consistent display quality across generations.
iPad (A14 Bionic) – 2022
- 10.9-inch (10th Gen): 10.9 inches, 2360×1640 resolution, 264 ppi, 500 nits. Features Liquid Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color.
iPad (A13 Bionic) – 2021
- 10.2-inch (9th Gen): 10.2 inches, 2160×1620 resolution, 264 ppi, 500 nits. Features Retina display with True Tone.
iPad (A12 Bionic) – 2020
- 10.2-inch (8th Gen): 10.2 inches, 2160×1620 resolution, 264 ppi, 500 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad (A10 Fusion) – 2019
- 10.2-inch (7th Gen): 10.2 inches, 2160×1620 resolution, 264 ppi, 500 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad (A10 Fusion) – 2018
- 9.7-inch (6th Gen): 9.7 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 264 ppi, 500 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad (A9) – 2017
- 9.7-inch (5th Gen): 9.7 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 264 ppi, 400 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad Air 2 (A8X) – 2014
- 9.7-inch: 9.7 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 264 ppi, 400 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad Air (A7) – 2013
- 9.7-inch: 9.7 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 264 ppi, 400 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad 4 (A6X) – 2012
- 9.7-inch: 9.7 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 264 ppi, 400 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad 3 (A5X) – 2012
- 9.7-inch: 9.7 inches, 2048×1536 resolution, 264 ppi, 400 nits. Features Retina display.
iPad 2 (A5) – 2011
- 9.7-inch: 9.7 inches, 1024×768 resolution, 132 ppi, 300 nits.
iPad (A4) – 2010
- 9.7-inch: 9.7 inches, 1024×768 resolution, 132 ppi, 300 nits.
