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iPad (A16)
Apple · Released March 2025
UAE price
From AED 1,999
Apple RRP, 11-inch Wi-Fi 128GB. Checked October 2026.
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Our verdictThe sensible family iPad. If you want Apple Intelligence or plan to draw a lot, step up to the iPad Air.
Best for: Kids, parents, streaming and school work.
Pros and cons
Why buy it
- Cheapest new iPad
- 128GB base storage
- Big 11-inch screen for videos and school work
Think twice if…
- No Apple Intelligence support
- Doesn't work with Apple Pencil Pro
Key specs
| Display | 11-inch Liquid Retina (IPS LCD), 500 nits |
|---|---|
| Chip | A16 |
| RAM | Not published by Apple |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 12MP wide |
| Front camera | 12MP Center Stage (landscape) |
| Battery | Up to 10 hours web or video (Apple claim) |
| Weight | 477g (Wi-Fi) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6; 5G models available |
| Stylus | Apple Pencil (USB-C) or 1st generation, sold separately |
| Durability | No water-resistance rating |
| Software | iPadOS 27 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Also consider
Flagship
iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
From AED 4,999
Artists, video editors and people replacing a laptop with an iPad.
Premium
iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
From AED 2,999
Students and anyone who wants a serious iPad without Pro pricing.
Mid-range
iPad mini (A17 Pro)
From AED 2,499
Readers, pilots and cabin crew, note-takers on the move.