A larger tablet from Apple with a 9.7-inch screen and running on the iOS 11.3 operating system at time of test. The Apple App Store is included for downloading additional apps. Tested with 128GB of storage.
The Apple iPad 9.7 (4G, 128GB) - 2018 is a larger tablet with a 9.7-inch screen. It has a display resolution of 2048 x 1536, and produces typical detail at 265 pixels per inch. The squarish screen is a better shape for photos than for videos.
The tablet has a 2.33GHz ARM A10 Fusion Chip processor and ran on the iOS 11.3 operating system at time of testing. It has 2GB memory and is available with 128GB storage.
You can connect to the internet using 802.11ac WiFi or 4G mobile data. It has Bluetooth. It has a 1.2-megapixel webcam and an 8-megapixel camera.
The Apple iPad 9.7 (4G, 128GB) - 2018 measures 9.4 inches long by 6.7 inches wide by 0.2 inches thick. Without a keyboard, it weighs 1 lbs.
WiFi type
WiFi typeThe type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Tablets with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas.
802.11ac
Mobile Type
Mobile TypeHighest level cellular network the tablet can connect to using a carrier's data plan.
4G
Features
Memory-card reader
Memory-card readerA slot for a standard memory card (usually a micro-SD) to expand storage or transfer files.
No
Camera
CameraAn outward-facing camera for shooting photos or video recordings.
Yes
Webcam
WebcamAn inward-facing camera for video chat or selfies.
Yes
GPS
GPSCan receive satellite data for precise navigation.
Yes
Capacitive touchscreen
Capacitive touchscreenA capacitive touchscreen requires less pressure and is more precise than the resistive type, but cannot sense gloved fingers.
Yes
Specs
Internal storage
(GB)
Internal storageStorage for the operating system, downloaded apps and user content.
128
Operating system (as tested)
Operating system (as tested)The underlying program that runs the user interface and applications. Version is the installed OS at time of testing.
iOS 11.3
Length
(in.)
LengthThe longest edge of the tablet measured in inches.
9.4
Width
(in.)
WidthThe medium-sized edge of the tablet measured in inches.
6.7
Depth
(in.)
DepthThe shortest edge of the tablet measured in inches.
0.2
Resolution
ResolutionThe pixel dimensions of the screen, length by width. Combined with the screen size, this determines the pixel density, which is the true measure of the ability to display image detail.
2048 x 1536
Pixel density
Pixel densityA measure of observable detail on the screen. Pixel density of about 300 pixels per inch or higher eliminates any detail loss due to screen resolution limitations if viewed about 10 inches away.
265
Mobile data
Mobile dataCan use a cellular carrier's data plan to connect to the Internet.
Yes
Camera MP
Camera MPMegapixel resolution of the outward-facing camera.
8
Camera: Video definition
Camera: Video definitionLargest height available to the outward-facing camera for recording video. 720 and above can display in HD; values below display in SD.
1080
Webcam MP
Webcam MPMegapixel resolution of the user-facing webcam.
1.2
Webcam: Video definition
Webcam: Video definitionLargest height available to the user-facing webcam for recording video. 720 and above can display in HD; values below display in SD.
720
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