Apple iPad (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular vs Apple iPad (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple iPad (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular	Apple iPad (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular
key specs
Display	11.00-inch	10.20-inch
Front Camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
Resolution	2360x1640 pixels	2160x1620 pixels
OS	iPadOS 18	iPadOS 15
Storage	128GB	64GB
Rear Camera	12-megapixel	8-megapixel
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	iPad (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular	iPad (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular
Release date	March 4, 2025	September 14, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	248.60 x 179.50 x 7.00	250.60 x 174.10 x 7.50
Weight (g)	481.00	498.00
Removable battery	No	No
Colours	Blue, Pink, Silver, Yellow	Space Gray, Silver
display
Screen size (inches)	11.00	10.20
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	2360x1640 pixels	2160x1620 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	264	264
hardware
Processor make	Apple A16 Bionic	Apple A13 Bionic
Internal storage	128GB	64GB
Expandable storage	No	No
camera
Rear camera	12-megapixel	8-megapixel
Rear flash	No	No
Front camera	12-megapixel	12-megapixel
software
Operating system	iPadOS 18	iPadOS 15
connectivity
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.30	-
Headphones	No	3.5mm
Number of SIMs	1	1
sensors
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Barometer	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
5G	-	No