Apple introduced its latest iPad Air and iPad Pro models last night, and discontinued the 9th gen iPad, the last one with a lightning port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Starting the 10th Gen iPad and going up to M4 iPad Pro, the company now has a more streamlined lineup. Here is an overview of Apple's 2024 iPad lineup, and how Apple is serving almost every tablet use case using different models: Apple iPad lineup in India Model Display size Storage Chip Starting price 10th Gen iPad 10.3 64 GB A14 Bionic Rs 34,900 iPad mini 8.3 64 GB A 15 Bionic Rs 49,900 iPad Air (M2) 11-inch 11 128 GB M2 Rs 59,900 iPad Air (M2) 13-inch 13 128 GB M2 Rs 79,900 iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch 11-inch 256 GB M4 Rs 99,900 iPad Pro (M4) 13-inch 11-inch 256 GB M4 Rs 1,29,900 Apple iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch, 13-inch These are the most capable iPads available now. These are also the thinnest, with the 13-inch model measuring just 5.1mm and the 11-inch model measuring 5.3mm. Equipped with an OLED screen, these iPads are powered by the brand new M4 chip, the latest Apple Silicon. Both models are compatible with the new Pencil Pro and the Magic Keyboard. The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 99,900, while the 13-inch base model is priced at Rs 1,29,900. Base models now offer 256 GB storage and can be configured up to 2 TB. When you choose either the 1TB or 2TB model, there is also an option to get nano texture glass, similar to Apple Pro Display XDR, which can further reduce light reflection without affecting the colour and contrast. The 256 GB and 512 GB variants of the iPad Pro (M4) come with a 9-core CPU and a 10-core GPU along with 8 GB RAM, while the 1 TB and 2 TB iPad Pro models pack an even more powerful 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU with a whopping 16 GB of RAM, the highest amount of RAM that Apple has ever shipped on an iPad. However, this comes at a premium of Rs 40,000 when upgrading from 512 GB to 1 TB and a price difference of Rs 80,000 when opting the 2 TB version. A fully specced 13-inch iPad Pro (M4) with 2 TB storage, 5G connectivity, and nanotextured glass will cost Rs 2,59,900, making it the most expensive iPad. It is more expensive than the base MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip. Apple iPad Air (M2) 11-inch, 13-inch The M2-powered iPad Air is available in two sizes, 11-inch and 13-inch, both powered by the M2 chip. These come with LCD screens with P3 colour gamut coverage with anti-reflective coating. Thanks to the M2 chip, the latest iPad Air is as capable as the previous generation iPad Pros. The 11-inch iPad Air M2 starts at Rs 59,900, while the 13-inch iPad Air M2 costs 79,900 for the Wi-Fi-only models. There are also 5G-capable models. The new chip on the iPad Air makes them some of the best tablets for gaming. These models also support the brand-new Apple Pencil Pro and the new Magic Keyboard. Apple iPad Mini (6th Gen) The 6th Gen iPad Mini (review), the most compact tablet from Apple, is at Rs 49,900. It is powered by a more capable A15 Bionic chip, comes with an 8.3-inch liquid retina display with P3 colour gamut support with an anti-reflective coating, and supports both Apple Pencil USB-C and the 2nd generation Apple Pencil. The iPad Mini is best suited for those who need a compact iPad that doesn't compromise on performance and features. 10th Gen Apple iPad The 10th Gen iPad (review) is currently the most affordable model Apple officially sells in India. Now available for Rs 34,900, this entry-level model is for those who need a basic tablet for taking notes, watching movies, and browsing the web. Despite being the entry-level model, it has the same level of premium build and finesse as other variants. The base variant of the 10th Gen iPad offers 64 GB of storage, comes in both Wi-Fi and cellular models, and has a USB-C port.
