iPad 10 vs. iPad 11 Buyer's Guide: 10+ Differences Compared

Apple recently unveiled the 11th-generation iPad, introducing several small upgrades that enhance its popular predecessor. Here's everything that's new.

iPad A16 Colors
Arriving two and a half years after the previous model, the new ‌iPad‌ offers a modest spec bump, with no changes to design, cameras, or display technology. The new entry-level ‌iPad‌ continues to start at $349, but with double the base storage of its predecessor. All of the differences between the 10th- and 11th-generation ‌iPad‌ models are listed below:

‌iPad‌ (10th generation) ‌iPad‌ (11th generation)
A14 Bionic chip (introduced with iPhone 12 in 2020, made with TSMC's first 5nm N5 process) A16 chip (introduced with ‌iPhone‌ 14 Pro in 2022, made with TSMC's 4nm N4P process)
6-core CPU (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) 5-core CPU (2 performance cores and 3 efficiency cores)
11.8 billion transistors 16 billion transistors
3.0 GHz CPU clock speed 3.46 GHz CPU clock speed
16-core Neural Engine with performance of 11 trillion operations per second 16-core Neural Engine with performance of 17 trillion operations per second
4GB of memory 6GB of memory
Display Engine
Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity
Cellular models support nano-SIM and eSIM Cellular models support eSIM only
Smart HDR 3 Smart HDR 4
64GB or 256GB storage 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage
Introduced in October 2022 Introduced in March 2025

With an A16 chip and 6GB of memory, the new ‌iPad‌ is markedly more powerful than its predecessor. With one less CPU core, it may be marginally less capable at multi-core tasks, but overall performance will be considerably better thanks to higher clock speeds, a newer fabrication process, improved efficiency, and additional memory.

However, neither the 10th- nor 11th-generation iPads support Apple Intelligence. The cheapest ‌iPad‌ that does support Apple's suite of AI features is the iPad mini, which starts at $499.

It is likely not worth upgrading from the 10th-generation ‌iPad‌ to the new model unless you specifically need more than 256GB of storage or a higher level of performance. Even so, these customers may be better off buying an iPad Air.

While the previous ‌iPad‌ remains capable for simple tasks like media consumption, browsing, and light productivity, its A14 chip is now five years old. Since the entry-level ‌iPad‌ is already a relatively inexpensive device compared to other Apple products, it is likely worth opting for the newer model, especially if you plan to keep it for several years.

Ultimately, the 11th-generation ‌iPad‌ is a moderate refresh of Apple's cheapest tablet, aimed primarily at those with a ninth-generation ‌iPad‌, fourth-generation ‌iPad Air‌, or older, as well as anyone who doesn't currently own an ‌iPad‌.

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Top Rated Comments

Mr Todhunter Avatar
17 weeks ago
what is this Display Engine?
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BelgianChoklit Avatar
17 weeks ago

They should have put A17 or A18 in the iPad 11
Like seriously, look at the price. Also, people who buy this iPad won't even notice the speed difference between the 2 or RAM difference if it had been the A18.

This is btw also an iPad that sells in bulk. Companies and schools order truckloads and so a 30-50€ price increase can make the difference between choosing the iPad or another brand.

This iPad is an incredbly good deal and I think the A16 chip in it is more than enough to satisfy the needs of the people who buy it. Apple Intelligence is not worth the 30-50€ price increase for an A18 chip. I bet Apple is planning for the 12th gen to get Apple Intelligence through the A18. Let's say that's planned for 2027, Apple Intelligence should be useful by then.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Slash787 Avatar
17 weeks ago
They should have put A17 or A18 in the iPad 11
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
svish Avatar
17 weeks ago
More RAM and increased base storage is very good. Happy to see the same bright colours retained. The base iPad will be a very good iPad for many.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Astuces iOS Avatar
17 weeks ago

Ironically, the date comparison makes me laugh because the iPad 11 has nothing in it that couldn't have come out in 2023 or 2024....the long gap between releases is wild compared to all previous releases.
Funny fact : it could have been released instead of the iPad 10 !
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Anaxarxes Avatar
17 weeks ago
I think a comparison to 9th is also needed - I'm currently upgrading my daughters 9th gen iPad to this

[TABLE]
[TR]
[TH]iPad (9th generation)[/TH]
[TH]iPad (11th generation)[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]A13 Bionic chip (introduced with iPhone 11 in 2019, made with TSMC's first 5nm N7P process)[/TD]
[TD]A16 chip (introduced with iPhone 14 Pro in 2022, made with TSMC's 4nm N4P process)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]6-core CPU (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)[/TD]
[TD]5-core CPU (2 performance cores and 3 efficiency cores)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]8.5 billion transistors[/TD]
[TD]16 billion transistors[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]2.65 GHz CPU clock speed[/TD]
[TD]3.46 GHz CPU clock speed[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]8-core Neural Engine with performance of 5 trillion operations per second[/TD]
[TD]16-core Neural Engine with performance of 17 trillion operations per second[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]3GB of memory[/TD]
[TD]6GB of memory[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]

[TD]Display Engine[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity[/TD]
[TD]Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Wi-Fi 5 (ac)[/TD]
[TD]Wi-Fi 6 (ax)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Cellular models support nano-SIM and eSIM[/TD]
[TD]Cellular models support eSIM only[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]HDR[/TD]
[TD]Smart HDR 4[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]64GB or 256GB storage[/TD]
[TD]128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Introduced in September 2021[/TD]
[TD]Introduced in March 2025[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)