Apple iPad 11" A16 2025, 4GB, 128GB, Cellular, Silver
The Apple A16 chip delivers responsive performance for everyday tasks, paired with a sharp 2360x1640 Liquid Retina display and a landscape 12MP front camera that improves video calls. At 476g with optional 5G connectivity, it remains a highly portable tablet for on-the-go media consumption and light sketching. This iPad is best for students and casual users who prioritize reading, streaming, and note-taking over intensive productivity workloads.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong battery (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
Cons
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q4 202688/100
Buyers praised the iPad's performance, storage, and like-new condition. One reported a startup glitch, and several noted generic chargers.
- Device performs well for school and work, with fast speed and good battery life.
- Refurbished units look brand new with no visible wear or issues.
- Generic charger and cable may not work; some units include Verizon-branded cube.
- One unit glitched repeatedly upon startup, causing disappointment.
- Q3 202697/100
Buyers praise the iPad's performance, battery life, and value for students and families. A few note the 60Hz screen and accessory costs as minor drawbacks.
- Excellent performance and speed, especially for multitasking and everyday use.
- Great value for the price, with sufficient storage and cellular option.
- Ideal for students and children, easy to use and reliable for schoolwork.
- Battery life praised by most, but one review says it doesn't last.
- Q2 202697/100
Buyers in Q2 2026 praised the iPad's speed, screen quality, battery life, and ease of use. Many use it for family activities, work, school, and entertainment. A few noted the high price and missing home button.
- Excellent screen quality, fast performance, and long battery life.
- Versatile for family use, learning, work, and entertainment.
- High price noted; some miss the home button.
- Cellular and Apple Pencil features appreciated.
- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 are overwhelmingly positive, praising the iPad for kids' education, entertainment, and travel. Cellular connectivity, battery life, and ease of use are frequently highlighted.
- Excellent for children's education and entertainment, with many parents noting improved learning.
- Great battery life and cellular connectivity for on-the-go use without Wi-Fi.
- Lightweight, fast, and user-friendly; ideal for travel and replacing a laptop.
- Good value for the price, with attractive color options and easy setup.
- Q4 202597/100
Buyers in Q4 2025 praised the iPad as a great value, easy to use, and perfect for gifts, kids, and daily tasks. A few noted the camera could be better.
- Excellent value and performance for the price, often called a great budget iPad.
- Easy to use, navigate, and set up; works well for streaming, gaming, and work.
- Popular as a gift, especially for children and grandchildren; recipients were very happy.
- Camera quality mentioned as needing improvement by one reviewer.
- Q3 202587/100
Buyers praised the iPad's display, battery life, and performance for streaming and gaming. Customer service was helpful, though one empty-box delivery and storage complaints were noted.
- Excellent display, battery life, and performance for streaming, gaming, and daily use.
- Helpful and knowledgeable customer service, easy setup and data transfer.
- One empty-box delivery with no refund; rare but serious fulfillment issue.
- Storage too small (64GB base); some felt Apple should offer 256GB minimum.
Based on 207 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M2 |
| Cores | 5 |
| GPU | Apple (4-Core) |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 11" |
| Resolution | 2360x1640 |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Cellular | Yes |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Face Unlock | No |
Physical
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Battery | 29 Wh |
| OS | iPadOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iPad 11" A16 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ | Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 | BESTTAB T60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 3000 MHz | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM (GB) | 4 | 32 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 1024 | 512 | 256 | 512 | 256 |
| Screen | 11" 2360x1640 | 13" 2880x1920 | 12.4" 2800x1752 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 12" |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | true | false | false | false | false | true |
| Battery (Wh) | 29 | 47 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | User Sentiment | Sharpness | Portability | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Reading Battery | Water Resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPad 11" A16 | 78.8 | 90.3 | 31.1 | 82.7 | 94.2 | 92 | 66.7 | 57.8 | 50.8 | 67 | 96 | 99.3 | 29.6 | 49.2 | 46.7 |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare | 94.1 | 94.7 | 98.9 | 98.2 | 98.6 | 85 | 97.8 | 80.7 | 78.2 | 24.4 | 92.8 | 48.2 | 0.7 | 75 | 46.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Compare | 79.3 | 76.2 | 80.9 | 95.9 | 88.2 | 99 | 92.9 | 96 | 78.2 | 49.4 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 7.3 | 56.9 | 97.5 |
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare | 81 | 79.1 | 92.6 | 97.1 | 89 | 97 | 83.7 | 69.7 | 87.5 | 42.3 | 92.8 | 90.2 | 21.4 | 52 | 46.7 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare | 83.9 | 82 | 80.9 | 98.5 | 85.4 | 65.9 | 89.5 | 80.7 | 99.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 93.2 | 15.8 | 71.6 | 46.7 |
| BESTTAB T60 Compare | 82.6 | 80.4 | 80.9 | 42.7 | 87 | 88.9 | 74.9 | 80.7 | 0 | 1.2 | 58.6 | 58.3 | 39.7 | 70.2 | 46.7 |
Usage Scores
- Overall80.8
- Reading60.7
- Student87.8
- Business82.7
- Art Design79.7
- Productivity73
- Entertainment80.3
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