Apple iPad 11" A16 2025, 4GB, 128GB, Cellular, Blue

★★★★★ 4.9 (861)

The A16 chip and 11-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone deliver a bright 500-nit viewing experience and all-day battery life for smooth gaming and photo editing. Starting at 128GB of storage and compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Magic Keyboard Folio, it provides a versatile creative setup at a more accessible iPad price. It’s ideal for students and readers needing a lightweight 481g tablet for note-taking, streaming, and casual productivity.

CPU Apple M2
RAM 4 GB
Storage 128 GB
Screen 11" 2360x1640
OS iPadOS
stylus Yes
cellular Yes
Battery 29 Wh
Apple iPad 11" A16 2025, 4GB, 128GB, Cellular, Blue tablet
79 Overall Score

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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong feature (95th percentile) 95th
  • Strong battery (94th percentile) 94th
  • Strong connectivity (91st percentile) 91st

Cons

  • Below average affordability (29th percentile)
  • Below average ram (31st percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '25: 4.8★ · 31 reviewsQ4 '25: 4.9★ · 48 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 56 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.9★ · 34 reviewsQ3 '26: 5.0★ · 30 reviewsQ4 '26: 4.5★ · 8 reviews31485634308Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q4 202688/1004.5★8 reviews

    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.
  2. Q3 202697/1005.0★30 reviews

    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.
  3. Q2 202697/1004.9★34 reviews

    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.
  4. Q1 2026100/1005.0★56 reviews

    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.
  5. Q4 202597/1004.9★48 reviews

    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.
  6. Q3 202587/1004.8★31 reviews

    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

Performance Percentiles

CPU 78.7
GPU 90.2
RAM 31
Screen 79.6
Battery 94.1
Feature 95.3
Storage 66.6
Sharpness 50.8
Eye Comfort 48.2
Portability 64.9
Connectivity 90.5
Social Proof 99.3
Affordability 28.9
Reading Battery 49.3
Water Resistance 46.7

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 Liquid Retina
Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Brightness 500 nits

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth ✓
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 / 1.1 lbs
Battery 29 Wh
OS iPadOS

vs Competition

Spec Apple iPad 11" A16 Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 BESTTAB T60
CPU Apple M2 Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mediatek Dimensity 9400+ 3000 MHz AMD Ryzen 5 1600
RAM (GB) 4 32 16 12 12 12
Storage (GB) 128 1024 256 512 512 256
Screen 11" 2360x1640 13" 2880x1920 12.7" 2944x1840 11" 2560x1600 11.2" 3200x2136 12"
OS iPadOS Windows 11 Pro Android 14 Android 16 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 CPUGPURAMScreenBatteryFeatureStorageSharpnessPortabilityConnectivitySocial ProofAffordabilityReading BatteryWater Resistance
Apple iPad 11" A16 78.790.23179.694.195.366.650.864.990.599.328.949.346.7
Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition Compare 9494.698.998.298.684.997.878.324.392.848.10.875.146.7
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus ZAEG0096US Compare 80.978.992.697.188.99783.687.542.292.890.221.752.246.7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Compare 82.179.980.893.58499.489.489.264.96393.213.870.497.5
Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 62751 Compare 83.881.880.898.585.365.989.499.378.577.393.216.171.746.7
BESTTAB T60 Compare 82.480.280.842.686.988.874.701.258.658.339.570.446.7

Usage Scores

Overall (79.1)Reading (59.7)Student (86.7)Business (81.4)Art Design (79.3)Productivity (72.5)Entertainment (79.1)
  • Overall79.1
  • Reading59.7
  • Student86.7
  • Business81.4
  • Art Design79.3
  • Productivity72.5
  • Entertainment79.1

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