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Complete List of iPadsrelease year and current iOS / iPad Os version they can run.

by: Phil0124

Last modified: Dec 122025 12:37 PM

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Apple now has released a total of 41 different iPadsand it's getting harder to keep them straight. So this user tip is aimed at maintaining a list divided by sub linethat includes screen sizeCPUrelease year charge port typeApple Pencil model it is compatible with if anyand Apple Intelligence (I) compatibilitydiscontinuation date and iOS / iPad OS versions they can run now.

"Regular" iPad (not miniair or pro)

iPad | First | 9.7" | A4 | 2010 | 5.1.5 | 30 Pin Dock | None | N/A | Discontinued March 2011

iPad | Fifth | 9.7" | A9 | 2017 | 16.7.12 | Lightning | None | N/A | Discontinued March 2018

iPad | Sixth | 9.7" | A10 | 2018 | 17.7.10 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | N/A | Discontinued September 2019

iPad | Seventh | 10.2" | A10 | 2019 | 18.7.3 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | N/A | Discontinued September 2020

iPad | Eighth | 10.2" | A12 | 2020 | 26.2 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | N/A | Discontinued September 2021

iPad | Ninth | 10.2" | A13 | 2021 | 26.2 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | N/A | Discontinued 2024

iPad A16 | Eleventh | 11 | A16 | 2025 | 26.2 | USB-C | First Generation Apple Pencil via an adapter / New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | N/A | Currently Sold

iPad Mini

iPad Mini 2 | Second | 7.9" | A7 | 2013 | 12.5.7 | Lightning | None | Discontinued March 2017

iPad Mini 3 | Third | 7.9" | A7 | 2014 | 12.5.7 | Lightning | None | Discontinued September 2015

iPad Mini 4 | Fourth | 7.9" | A8 | 2015 | 15.8.5 | Lightning | None | Discontinued March 2019

iPad Mini | Fifth | 7.9" | A12 | 2019 | 26.2 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued September 2021

iPad Mini | Sixth | 8.3" | A15 | 2021 | 26.2 | USB-C | Second Generation Apple Pencil / New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | N/A | Currently Sold

iPad mini | Seventh | 8.3" | A17 Pro | 2024 | 26.2 | USB-C | Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil USB-C| I |

iPad Air

iPad Air | First | 9.7" | A7 | 2013 | 12.5.7 | Lightning | None | Discontinued March 2016

iPad Air | Fourth | 10.9" | A14 | 2020| 26.2 | USB-C | Second Generation Apple Pencil / New Apple Pencil (USB-C) Discontinued March 2022

iPad Air | Fifth | 10.9" | M1 | 2022 | 26.2 | USB-C | Second Generation Apple Pencil / New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | I | Discontinued March 2022

iPad Air | Sixth | 11" | M2 | 2024 | 26.2 | USB-C | Apple Pencil Pro \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | I | Discontinued March 2025

iPad Air | Seventh | 11" | M3 | 2025 | 26.2 | USB-C | Apple Pencil Pro \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C | I | Currently Sold

iPad Air 13" | First | 13" | M2 | 2024 | 26.2 | USB-C | Apple Pencil Pro \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | I | Discontinued March 2025

iPad Air 13" | Second | 13" | M3 | 2025 | 26.2 | USB-C | Apple Pencil Pro \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | I | Currently Sold.

iPad Pro

iPad Pro 12.9" | First | 12.9" | A9X | 2015 | 16.7.12 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | N/A | Discontinued June 2017

iPad Pro 12.9" | Second | 12.9" | A10X | 2017 | 17.7.10 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | N/A | Discontinued November 2018

iPad Pro 12.9" | Third | 12.9" | A12X | 2018 | 26.2 | USB-C | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | N/A | Discontinued March 2020

iPad Pro 12.9" | Fourth| 12.9"| A12Z| 2020| 26.2 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | N/A | Discontinued April 2021

iPad Pro 12.9" | Fifth| 12.9"| M1 | 2021| 26.2 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | I | Discontinued October 2022

iPad Pro 12.9" | Sixth | 12.9" | M2 | 2022 | 26.2 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | I | Discontinued March 2024

iPad Pro 13" | Seventh | 13" | M4 | 2024 | 26.2 | Apple Pencil Pro \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | I | Currently Sold

iPad Pro 9.7" | First / Only | 9.7" | A9X | 2016 | 16.7.12 | Lightning | N/A | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued June 2017

iPad Pro 10.5" | First / Only | 10.5" | A10X | 2017 | 17.7.10 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | N/A | Discontinued November 2018

iPad Pro 11" | First | 11" | A12X | 2018 | 26.2 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | N/A | Discontinued March 2020

iPad Pro 11" | Second | 11" | A12Z | 2020 | 26.2 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | N/A | Discontinued April 2021

iPad Pro 11" | Third | 11" | M1 | 2021 | 26.2 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | I | Discontinued October 2022

iPad Pro 11" | Fourth | 11" | M2 | 2022 | 26.2 | Second Generation Apple Pencil \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | I | Discontinued May 2024

iPad Pro 11" | Fifth | 11" | M4 | 2024 | 26.2 | Apple Pencil Pro \ New Apple Pencil (USB-C) | I | Currently Sold

*Latest updates (December 12th2025): iPadOS 26.2PadOS 18.7.3, iPadOS 17.7.10iPadOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 15.8.5

Useful Links:

Apple security updates - Apple Support

About iPadOS 26 Updates - Apple Support

About iPadOS 18 Updates - Apple Support

About iPadOS 17 Updates - Apple Support

iPadOS Support Documents

iPadOS 26.2 Addresses several issues and adds several new features: About the security content of iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 - Apple Support

iPadOS 18.7.3 Addresses several vulnerabilities: About the security content of iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3 - Apple Support

iPadOS 17.7.10 addresses one vulnerability in ImageIO: About the security content of iPadOS 17.7.10 - Apple Support

iPadOS 16.7.12 addresses one vulnerability in ImageIO: About the security content of iOS 16.7.12 and iPadOS 16.7.12 - Apple Support

iPadOS 15.8.5 addresses one vulnerability in ImageIO: About the security content of iOS 15.8.5 and iPadOS 15.8.5 - Apple Support

Note: iPad versioning has changed to follow a yearly nomenclature now instead of version number.

The iPadOS 19is now referred to as iPadOS 26.

iPadOS 26 was revealed on June 9th 2025 at the WWDC conference and will be compatible with the iPads listed below.

iPadOS 26 was released on September 152025.

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Katana-San

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Dec 12021 10:56 AM

Hello Phil0124 ~ Great resource and thanks for the hard work.

~Katana-San~

Dec 12021 10:56 AM

H1290

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Jul 242023 3:31 PM

Amazing! Thanks! 😊

Jul 242023 3:31 PM

May 152024 12:44 PM

Just incredible! 👏🏼🙂‍↔️

May 152024 12:44 PM

brbo

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Aug 172024 6:16 PM

Thank you so much for compiling this resourceand your thoughtful efforts in keeping it current!

Aug 172024 6:16 PM

Zachyy

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Feb 112025 6:48 PM

Excellent User Tip Phil! I was so inspired that I am now working on a complete list of iPhones User Tipexpect it shortly and you will receive credit!

Feb 112025 6:48 PM

Apr 232025 6:03 AM

To add too… I use this app to check everything Apple made… software to hardware.

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In the App Store

Apr 232025 6:03 AM

Phil0124

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Sep 292025 11:48 AM

Thanks David for the App suggestion.

Sep 292025 11:48 AM

Complete List of iPadsrelease year and current iOS / iPad Os version they can run.

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