Description
Apple’s base iPad got the A16 chip in March 2025, along with 128GB of starting storage, double the previous entry model. The design matches the 10th-generation iPad, with an 11-inch Liquid Retina screen, Touch ID in the top button, a landscape front camera and USB-C. It remains the current entry-level iPad in Apple’s lineup.
Key specs
| Chip | A16, 5-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB or 512GB |
| Display | 11-inch Liquid Retina (10.86-inch diagonal), 2360 x 1640, 500 nits |
| Cameras | 12MP rear, 12MP landscape Center Stage front |
| Port | USB-C with USB 2 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 (5G on cellular models) |
| Weight | 477g (Wi-Fi) |
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours of web or video on Wi-Fi |
| Pencil support | Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil 1st gen with adapter |
Who it’s for
It is the obvious choice for children, grandparents, kitchen counters and anyone who mostly streams, reads, video calls and plays casual games. Note that it does not support Apple Intelligence features, so buyers who want those should look at the iPad Air or iPad mini.
What to check before you buy
- Confirm it is the A16 model with 128GB base storage, not the older 10th-generation iPad with 64GB.
- Check the colour and storage in the listing match the box photos.
- Make sure cellular models are unlocked if you plan to add a data plan.
- Prefer a factory-sealed box from an authorised or well-reviewed seller.
- Read our checklist for buying safely on eBay before you order.
How buying works
The button on this page opens current new listings for this model on eBay. eBay handles payment and the seller ships the item. Purchases are covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee when an item doesn’t arrive or isn’t as described. Prices change often, so confirm the final price, shipping and the seller’s return policy on eBay.
