Complete List of iPads, release year and current iOS / iPad Os version they can run.
Apple now has released a total of 37 different iPads, and it's getting harder to keep them straight. So this user tip is aimed at maintaining a list divided by sub line, that includes screen size, CPU, release year, charge port type, Apple Pencil model it is compatible with if any, discontinuation date and iOS / iPad OS versions they can run now.
Official Name | Generation | Screen Size | CPU | Release Date | Latest iOS/iPadOS version | Port Type | Pencil Compatibility | Status
"Regular" iPad (not mini, air or pro)
iPad | First | 9.7" | A4 | 2010 | 5.1.5 | 30 Pin Dock | None | Discontinued March 2011
iPad 2 | Second | 9.7" | A5 | 2011 | 9.3.5/9.3.6(CDMA) | 30 Pin Dock | None | Discontinued March 2014
iPad | Third | 9.7" | A5X | 2012 | 9.3.5/9.3.6(CDMA) | 30 Pin Dock | None | Discontinued October 2012
iPad with Retina display | Fourth | 9.7" | A6X | 2012 | 10.3.3/10.3.4(Cellular) | Lightning | None | Discontinued October 2014
iPad | Fifth | 9.7" | A9 | 2017 | 16.8 | Lightning | None | Discontinued March 2018
iPad | Sixth | 9.7" | A10 | 2018 | 17.5 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued September 2019
iPad | Seventh | 10.2" | A10 | 2019 | 17.5 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued September 2020
iPad | Eighth | 10.2" | A12 | 2020 | 17.5 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued September 2021
iPad | Ninth | 10.2" | A13 | 2021 | 17.5 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Currently Sold
iPad | Tenth| 10.9 | A14 Bionic | 2022 | 17.5 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil via an adapter / New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Currently Sold
iPad Mini
iPad Mini | First | 7.9" | A5 | 2012 | 9.3.5/9.3.6(CDMA) | Lightning | None | Discontinued June 2015
iPad Mini 2 | Second | 7.9" | A7 | 2013 | 12.5.7 | Lightning | None | Discontinued March 2017
iPad Mini 3 | Third | 7.9" | A7 | 2014 | 12.5.7 | Lightning | None | Discontinued September 2015
iPad Mini 4 | Fourth | 7.9" | A8 | 2015 | 15.8.2 | Lightning | None | Discontinued March 2019
iPad Mini | Fifth | 7.9" | A12 | 2019 | 17.5 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued September 2021
iPad Mini | Sixth | 8.3" | A15 | 2021 | 17.5 | USB-C | Second Generation Apple Pencil / New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Currently Sold
iPad Air
iPad Air | First | 9.7" | A7 | 2013 | 12.5.7 | 30 Pin Dock | None | Discontinued March 2016
iPad Air 2 | Second | 9.7" | A8X | 2014 | 15.8.2 | Lightning | None | First Generation Apple Pencil |Discontinued March 2017
iPad Air | Third | 10.5" | A12 | 2019 | 17.5 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued September 2020
iPad Air | Fourth | 10.9" | A14 | 2020| 17.5 | USB-C | Second Generation Apple Pencil / New Apple Pencil (USB-C) Discontinued March 2022
iPad Air | Fifth | 10.9" | M1 | 2022 | 17.5 | USB-C | Second Generation Apple Pencil / New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Currently Sold
iPad Air | Sixth | 11" | M2 | 2024 | 17.5 | USB-C | Apple Pencil Pro \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C)
iPad Air 13" | First | 13" | M2 | 2024 | 17.5 | USB-C | Apple Pencil Pro \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C)
iPad Pro
iPad Pro 12.9" | First | 12.9" | A9X | 2015 | 16.7.8 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued June 2017
iPad Pro 12.9" | Second | 12.9" | A10X | 2017 | 17.5 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued November 2018
iPad Pro 12.9" | Third | 12.9" | A12X | 2018 | 17.5 | USB-C | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Discontinued March 2020
iPad Pro 12.9" | Fourth| 12.9"| A12Z| 2020| 17.5 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Discontinued April 2021
iPad Pro 12.9" | Fifth| 12.9"| M1 | 2021| 17.5 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Discontinued October 2022
iPad Pro 12.9" | Sixth | 12.9" | M2 | 2022 | 17.5 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Currently Sold
iPad Pro 13" | Seventh | 13" | M4 | 2024 | 17.5 | Apple Pencil Pro \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C)
iPad Pro 9.7" | First / Only | 9.7" | A9X | 2016 | 16.7.8 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued June 2017
iPad Pro 10.5" | First / Only | 10.5" | A10X | 2017 | 17.5 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued November 2018
iPad Pro 11" | First | 11" | A12X | 2018 | 17.5 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Discontinued March 2020
iPad Pro 11" | Second | 11" | A12Z | 2020 | 17.5 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Discontinued April 2021
iPad Pro 11" | Third | 11" | M1 | 2021 | 17.5 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Discontinued October 2022
iPad Pro 11" | Fourth | 11" | M2 | 2022 | 17.5 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) Currently sold
iPad Pro 11" | Fifth | 11" | M4 | 2024 | 17.5 | Apple Pencil Pro \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C)
*Latest updates: iPadOS 17.5, iPadOS 16.8, iPadOS 15.8.2
Useful Links:
Apple security updates - Apple Support
About iPadOS 17 Updates - Apple Support
About iPadOS 16 Updates - Apple Support
About iPadOS 15 Updates - Apple Support
iPadOS 17.5 addresses 2 security issues: About the security content of iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 - Apple Support
iPadOS 16.7.8 addresses 2 security issues: About the security content of iOS 16.7.8 and iPadOS 16.7.8 - Apple Support
iPadOS 15.8.2 fixes several vulnerabilities: Link coming soon
iPadOS 18 was revealed on June 10th 2023 at the WWDC conference.
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iPadOS 18 is currently in Beta will be released in the Fall to the public.
