The iPad (2025, A16 series) drops into Apple’s line-up as a no-nonsense workhorse for 2025, powered by the new A16 Bionic chip and a familiar, practical design. Sitting one step above previous base models, this generation keeps things straightforward: a clear display, a solid camera, and an OS that’ll keep things ticking over for years. It’s not here to show off—just to get stuff done, reliably.
Key features:
- Release Date: May 2025
- Display: 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display (2360×1640 px) with True Tone
- Processor: Apple A16 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU
- Rear Camera: 12MP wide camera with Smart HDR and 4K video recording
- Front Camera: 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Centre Stage
- Build: Aluminium enclosure, flat-edge design, Touch ID on top button
- Operating System: Ships with iPadOS 18
Who is this for?
The iPad (2025, A16 series) is made for anyone after a reliable tablet for everyday activities—think students handling notes and lectures, families sharing a device at home, or professionals wanting something functional on the go. It balances up-to-date performance with simplicity. Unlike the iPad Pro or Air series, it avoids the frills: no Face ID, mini-LEDs, or 120Hz screens here. But for day-to-day browsing, video calls, and streaming? Absolutely up to the task.
Pros & Cons:
| Pros |
Cons |
| A16 chip means faster, smoother performance for multitasking. |
No Face ID; you’ll unlock it with Touch ID (tried-and-tested, but not quite as modern). |
| 10.9-inch screen offers a comfortable viewing area for media and productivity. |
No ProMotion, so scrolling and animations stay at 60Hz—fine for most, but not butter-smooth. |
| Centre Stage front camera keeps video calls naturally framed, which is overdue in the entry range. |
No mini-LED or OLED display—just a good old Liquid Retina LCD. |
| iPadOS 18 brings new accessibility and productivity tools out of the box. |
Flat-edge design is smart, but there’s no ultra-premium “Pro” build here. It’s strictly business. |
Why refurbished?
Opting for a refurbished iPad (2025, A16 series) helps keep perfectly good tech in use and reduces waste—a win for you and the planet. Every pre-owned device on Back Market passes through quality checks, so you know you’re getting the real deal. Learn more about our quality standards.
iPad 11 (2025, A16 series)
- Minimum system requirements (Windows)
- Windows 10
- Network
- Wi-Fi
- Minimum system requirements (Mac)
- macOS High Sierra 10.13
- Depth
- 7 cm
- Touch ID
- Yes
- Compatible with latest Update
- Yes
- Brightness
- 500 nits brightness
- Series
- iPad
- LiDAR scanner
- No
- SIM format
- Not applicable
- Storage (GB)
- 128 GB
- Apple Pen Compatible
- Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil 1st generation but USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter needed
- Headphones connectivity
- USB Type-C
- Year of Release
- 2025
- Display Glass
- Standard display
- Face ID
- No
- Video recording
- 4K 60FPS
- Rear camera definition
- 12 megapixels
- Colour
- Blue
- Generation
- 11th gen
- True Tone
- Yes
- Memory (GB)
- 6 GB
- Resolution
- 2360 x 1640
- Carrier compatibility
- Without SIM Port
- Processor
- Apple A16
- Connector
- USB Type-C
- Front camera definition
- 12 megapixels
- Brand
- Apple
- Screen size (in)
- 11
- Wi-Fi technology
- Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax
- Height
- 248.6 cm
- Manufacturer Ref
- A3354
- Model
- iPad
- Maximum Operating System supported
- iPadOS 18
- Pro-Motion
- No
- Generation number
- 11
- Speakers
- Stereo speakers (landscape)
- Pixel density
- 264ppp
- Width
- 179.5 cm
- Weight
- 477 g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Screen type
- Liquid Retina display
- OS
- iPadOS