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iPad 11th Gen (A16)
At $349 the entry iPad nails the basics — a sharp 11-inch screen, a capable A16 chip, and all-day battery. Missing out on Apple Intelligence stings, but the value is undeniable.
Pros
- Excellent value at $349
- A16 is plenty fast for everyday tasks
- 128GB base storage, doubled from last gen
- Landscape 12MP front camera suits video calls
- Magic Keyboard Folio support
Cons
- 6GB RAM and no Apple Intelligence
- Non-laminated 60Hz display feels basic
- USB-C port is stuck at USB 2.0 speeds
- Only supports the older Apple Pencils
Average
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the iPad 11th Gen (A16)
Display
- Screen size
- 10.9 ″
- Panel type
- Liquid Retina IPS LCD
- Resolution
- 2360x1640
- Pixel density
- 264 ppi
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 500 nits
Performance
- Chipset
- Apple A16
- AnTuTu 10
- 1,250,000
- Geekbench 6 (single)
- 2,580
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 6,300
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Storage options
- 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Battery
- Capacity
- 7,606 mAh
- Charging
- 20 W
- Endurance
- 10 h
Design
- Weight
- 477 g
- Thickness
- 7 mm
- Material
- Aluminum
Camera
- Rear camera
- 12 MP
- Front camera
- 12 MP
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Cellular
- 5G optional
- USB
- USB-C 2.0
Features
- Stylus
- Apple Pencil (USB-C / 1st gen)
- Keyboard support
- Yes
- Speakers
- Stereo (landscape)
- Operating system
- iPadOS 18
Quick answers
Is the iPad 11th Gen (A16) good in 2026?
The iPad 11th Gen (A16) earns an Inno Score of 54.1/100 (“Average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. At $349 the entry iPad nails the basics — a sharp 11-inch screen, a capable A16 chip, and all-day battery. Missing out on Apple Intelligence stings, but the value is undeniable.
What are the key specs of the iPad 11th Gen (A16)?
Screen size: 10.9 ″ · Chipset: Apple A16 · Capacity: 7,606 mAh · RAM: 6 GB
What are the closest alternatives to the iPad 11th Gen (A16)?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are iPad mini (A17 Pro), Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
