Apple iPad 2017 is the latest iPad Tablet from Apple which was recently introduced into the market. iPad 2017 tablet has a lot of specs and design similarities with the iPad Pro 9.7 that has been around for a while now. The iPad 2017 which is blessed with Apple A9 chipset is Apple’s most affordable tablet ever.
Display and Design
The tablet sports a 9.7-inch retina display having a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. At the back of the iPad 2017 tablet is fitted an 8 megapixels rear camera while at the front you have a 2.1 megapixels front facing camera. Down at the bottom front, is the Touch ID fingerprint sensor for securing and unlocking the device.
Performance and Software
In the performance and software side of things, iPad 2017 is powered by the 64-bit A9 chipset paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard memory. There is, however, a 128GB variant with the same number of RAM which is more expensive than the base version. It booted iOS 10 out of the box.
iPad 2017 Full Specifications and Features
Details | Specs |
| Body Build | Metal |
| Operating System | iOS 10 upgradable to iOS 10.2 |
| Network | Cellular and Wi-Fi model/ Wi-Fi only model |
| Screen Size | 9.7-inch |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 pixels. |
| Display | Ion-strengthened glass with oleophobic coating |
| Dimension | 240 x 170 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 469 g (Wi-Fi), 478 g (LTE) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Processor | 64-bit Apple A9 (1.85 dual-core Processor) |
| GPU | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics) |
| Front Camera | Front: 2.1MP with flash |
| Back Camera | 8MP camera with phase detection autofocus, OIS, quad-LED flash |
| Memory | 32GB/128GB ROM |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Connectivity | GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 |
| Battery Capacity | 32.4Wh Battery |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, and Compass Sensor, Temperature sensor, Hall sensor, NFC, Infrared |
| Fingerprint | Yes Front-Mounted |
| Colour | Silver, Space Gray, Gold |
Pricing and Availability
iPad (2017) pricing starts at $329 for the 32GB with Wi-Fi model while the cellular and Wi-Fi model will cost $459. iPad 2017 is available since March 24, 2017, in three colours of Silver, Space Gray and Gold
