Apple iPad 11th Gen Preview: Our expectations

Apple iPad 11th Gen Preview: Our expectations،

Introducing the 11th generation iPad

Last year, after years of neglect, Apple finally gave its base 10th generation iPad a much-needed design refresh that finally brought it up to speed with the rest of the iPad line. Not only that, but Apple also added a slightly larger, but still non-plasticized, screen, a USB Type-C port, the speedy Apple A14 Bionic and a landscape FaceTime camera, as well as 5G support for the model. cellular.

Quite a long list of improvements that can surely be considered one of the biggest iPad redesigns ever. In the world of Apple, such a big update is usually followed by the most gradual annual refreshes, and that’s exactly what we expect for the 11th generation iPad Air which is rumored to arrive in October or at early next year.

To say that the rumor mill isn’t expecting anything exciting for the next basic iPad would be an understatement: aside from a newer chipset, it’s unlikely we’ll get anything major new in terms of new features or very different specifications.

What new features are expected on the device

New Apple A16 Bionic on board instead of the Apple A14 Bionic

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iPad 11th Gen Specifications

QUICK SUMMARY

As mentioned, we currently expect Apple to only update the iPad 11th Gen’s processor over its predecessor, so the rest of the iPad 11th Gen’s specs should look like this:

Specifications	Apple iPad 10th generation (2022)
Height and weight	9.87 x 6.85 x 0.30 inches (248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm), 16.83 ounces (477.0 g)
Display	10.9-inch IPS Liquid Retina LCD, 2360 x 1640 pixels, 264 PPI
Processor	Apple A16 Bionic
RAM	4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Storage	64 GB / 256 GB
Software	iPadOS 17
Cameras	12 MP wide camera, f/1.8 aperture 12MP FaceTime camera
Battery size	28.6 Wh (7,606 mAh)
Charging Speeds	20W wired, charger included in box
Price	From $449 (64 GB), $599 (256 GB)

Note: All specifications above are preliminary.

iPad 11th generation design and colors

No changes expected

Knowing Apple, it would be a few years before the base iPad gets another redesign, so we’d be surprised if we actually get any major design updates in 2023 and the foreseeable future. However, that’s not something bad in itself: we loved the 10th generation iPad redesign, which is as polished as it gets.

With fairly wide but uniform bezels all around, no curves on the exterior, and a sleek aluminum body, the iPad 10th Gen makes a great foundation for all upcoming basic iPads to build on, and we don’t find No real major issues with the look or feel of the affordable iPad.

A welcome change from previous iPads was the more diverse color list, which replaced the traditional silver and space gray with the much brighter silver, blue, pink and yellow. These have surely added some much-needed life to the range, and we hope the next iPad will only add to the options available.

iPad 11th generation screen

While most previous iPads came with 10.2-inch screens, we got a 10.9-inch iPad in 2022. Apparently, that’s the screen size Apple will stick to in a foreseeable future without much change. With the 10th generation iPad, we got a fairly large and bright screen, but alas, those are the few nice things we could say about this 60Hz non-laminated display.

While rumors claim we’ll have iPad Pros with OLED displays in the coming years, no such rumors are planned for the base iPad, which will likely continue to be one of the last screen-resistant LCD. Having a mini-LED display on the base iPad would be great, but we’re probably at least a few years away from that major upgrade.

In terms of biometrics, Apple is most certainly sticking with a Touch ID module integrated into the side power button, which should provide a quick, no-frills experience.

iPad 11th generation camera

In case of emergency, take a photo

Yes, tablets should be your last resort when it comes to photography, as they are rarely the target of major camera intricacies. Apple is unlikely to update the 11th generation iPad’s camera, so the most likely outcome is to adopt last year’s camera “as is.” A 12MP PDAF sensor with an F1.8 aperture will therefore most likely complement the rear of the tablet.

FaceTime, essential for video calls, will likely remain similar in terms of hardware and software specifications. Center Stage, the awesome feature that keeps you in the center of the frame at all times, is most certainly making a return as well.

iPad 11th generation performance and benchmarks

Better, faster, stronger

The only major upgrade that the 11th generation iPad will mark is rumored to be none other than a jump to the Apple A16 Bionic, which is expected to offer vastly superior performance and better efficiency compared to the Apple A14 chip. Bionic of the iPad 10th generation. The Apple A16 Bionic is a very, very capable mobile chipset that works happily inside the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, as well as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus of this year.

While the Apple A16 Bionic isn’t on the same level as the Apple M series of desktop chips, it should offer more than a decent increase in raw performance. Battery life should also be positively affected by this performance boost, so the already solid iPad would likely last much longer.

In terms of storage, the iPad 10th generation came with 64GB of native storage, and while we really hope Apple upgrades to 128GB of native storage, the chances are pretty slim of that happening with the iPad 11th generation. will most likely end up being 256 GB

iPad 11th generation connectivity

The 10th generation iPad brought 5G and Wi-Fi 6 to the base iPad. Aside from Wi-Fi 6E being a potential upgrade, we don’t expect any other major improvements.

OS/Android version of iPad 11th generation

The next base iPad will come with iPad OS 17 built-in. This one comes with interactive widgets, lock screen customization, live activities, Health app for iPad, and much more.

As for software support, we expect the iPad 11th generation to be updated until at least 2028.

iPad 11th generation battery

No changes expected

Last year’s iPad lasted quite a long time in our custom battery tests thanks to its large battery, efficient chip, and power-efficient screen. We actually expect a similar battery to be available on the 11th generation iPad, so a 28.6 Wh or around 7,600 mAh battery should be coming inside the tablet. This would likely result in the same or even better battery life thanks to the more efficient A16 Bionic chip inside.

In terms of charging, the 11th generation iPad will likely get 20W charging, which could match its predecessor’s laborious two hour and twenty minute charging time.

Audio and haptic quality of the iPad 11th generation

Stereo speakers landed on the base iPad lineup last year, so we’re unlikely to see any improvements in this area. iPads generally sound great, so the next iPad is unlikely to deviate from that.

Hopefully we’ll get slightly revised haptics, as feedback on the 10th generation iPad was less than ideal, but this improvement is probably too far down the list of potential niceties for the new base iPad.

iPad 11th Gen Summary and Final Verdict

The 11th generation iPad is shaping up to be your model for an incremental annual update that doesn’t introduce many changes to an existing product. The only major addition is the newer processor, which may or may not have an effect on your typical daily usage.

Should you take this one? If you’re coming from an older iPad, don’t want to break the bank, or don’t care about the “pro” features of the higher-end iPads, then the iPad 11th generation might be perfect for you.