All iPad Screen Resolutions: iPad, Air, Pro & Mini (Every Generation)
Every iPad ships with a 264 PPI display except the iPad mini, which uses 326 PPI. That consistency across more than a dozen models spanning seven years makes the iPad lineup unusually predictable when it comes to screen specifications. What changes between generations is screen size, display technology, aspect ratio, and refresh rate — not pixel density.
Below is a complete breakdown of every iPad screen resolution currently tracked in our database, organized by product line.
iPad (Standard)
The standard iPad targets mainstream buyers. Its display specs have shifted only twice since 2019: from 10.2 inches to 10.9 inches, and from the classic Retina LCD to Liquid Retina.
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad (7th generation) | 2019 | 2160 x 1620 | 10.2” | 264 | Retina | 60Hz |
| iPad (8th generation) | 2020 | 2160 x 1620 | 10.2” | 264 | Retina | 60Hz |
| iPad (9th generation) | 2021 | 2160 x 1620 | 10.2” | 264 | Retina | 60Hz |
| iPad (10th generation) | 2022 | 2360 x 1640 | 10.9” | 264 | Liquid Retina | 60Hz |
The 7th through 9th generation iPads share the same 2160 x 1620 resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio and top out at 500 nits of peak brightness. The 10th generation redesign bumped the screen to 10.9 inches, changed the resolution to 2360 x 1640, and shifted to a 3:2 aspect ratio with a Liquid Retina panel. That new form factor also dropped the Home button and moved to USB-C.
For developers, the resolution jump from 2160 x 1620 to 2360 x 1640 means a slightly taller logical viewport, though PPI stayed at 264.
iPad Air
The iPad Air sits between the standard iPad and the Pro. It adopted the Liquid Retina edge-to-edge design earlier than the standard line and gained a 13-inch option in 2024.
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Air (3rd generation) | 2019 | 2224 x 1668 | 10.5” | 264 | Retina | 60Hz |
| iPad Air (4th generation) | 2020 | 2360 x 1640 | 10.9” | 264 | Liquid Retina | 60Hz |
| iPad Air (5th generation) | 2022 | 2360 x 1640 | 10.9” | 264 | Liquid Retina | 60Hz |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M2) | 2024 | 2360 x 1640 | 11.0” | 264 | Liquid Retina | 60Hz |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | 2024 | 2732 x 2048 | 13.0” | 264 | Liquid Retina | 60Hz |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | 2025 | 2360 x 1640 | 11.0” | 264 | Liquid Retina | 60Hz |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M3) | 2025 | 2732 x 2048 | 13.0” | 264 | Liquid Retina | 60Hz |
The Air line stabilized at 2360 x 1640 for its 11-inch models beginning with the 4th generation in 2020 and has not changed since. The 13-inch variant introduced in 2024 uses 2732 x 2048 — the same resolution the iPad Pro 12.9-inch used for years — at 264 PPI with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
A key limitation of the iPad Air: every generation runs at 60Hz. Despite receiving Apple silicon chips (M1, M2, M3), the Air has never gained ProMotion. For users who notice the difference, that remains the single biggest reason to step up to the Pro.
The 13-inch iPad Air (M2) also pushed peak brightness to 600 nits, slightly above the 500 nits of the 11-inch models.
iPad Pro 11-inch
The iPad Pro 11-inch line has been Apple’s compact professional tablet since 2018. It is the only iPad line that has consistently shipped with ProMotion 120Hz displays, and it received the most dramatic display upgrade of any iPad with the M4 generation.
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type | HDR | Refresh Rate | Brightness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Pro 10.5-inch | 2017 | 2224 x 1668 | 10.5” | 264 | Retina | No | 120Hz (ProMotion) | 600 nits |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen) | 2018 | 2388 x 1668 | 11.0” | 264 | Liquid Retina | No | 120Hz (ProMotion) | 600 nits |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd gen) | 2020 | 2388 x 1668 | 11.0” | 264 | Liquid Retina | No | 120Hz (ProMotion) | 600 nits |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd gen) | 2021 | 2388 x 1668 | 11.0” | 264 | Liquid Retina | No | 120Hz (ProMotion) | 600 nits |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (4th gen) | 2022 | 2388 x 1668 | 11.0” | 264 | Liquid Retina | No | 120Hz (ProMotion) | 600 nits |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | 2024 | 2420 x 1668 | 11.0” | 264 | Ultra Retina XDR OLED | Yes | 120Hz (ProMotion) | 1600 nits |
The 10.5-inch Pro from 2017 was the first iPad with ProMotion. When Apple switched to the 11-inch body in 2018, the resolution went from 2224 x 1668 to 2388 x 1668 and stayed there for four consecutive generations.
The M4 model in 2024 brought two major changes. First, the resolution nudged up slightly to 2420 x 1668. Second, the display technology shifted from Liquid Retina LCD to Ultra Retina XDR OLED — specifically Apple’s tandem OLED design that stacks two OLED panels for improved brightness and longevity. Peak brightness jumped from 600 nits to 1600 nits, and HDR support was added.
iPad Pro 12.9-inch / 13-inch
The largest iPad Pro has gone through its own distinct evolution, culminating in a rebrand from 12.9 inches to 13 inches with the M4 generation.
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type | HDR | Refresh Rate | Brightness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen) | 2018 | 2732 x 2048 | 12.9” | 264 | Liquid Retina | No | 120Hz (ProMotion) | 600 nits |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen) | 2020 | 2732 x 2048 | 12.9” | 264 | Liquid Retina | No | 120Hz (ProMotion) | 600 nits |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th gen) | 2021 | 2732 x 2048 | 12.9” | 264 | Liquid Retina XDR | Yes | 120Hz (ProMotion) | 1600 nits |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th gen) | 2022 | 2732 x 2048 | 12.9” | 264 | Liquid Retina XDR | Yes | 120Hz (ProMotion) | 1600 nits |
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | 2024 | 2752 x 2064 | 13.0” | 264 | Ultra Retina XDR OLED | Yes | 120Hz (ProMotion) | 1600 nits |
The 12.9-inch Pro held at 2732 x 2048 from 2018 through 2022. The display technology upgrade came in stages: the 5th generation (2021) introduced Liquid Retina XDR with mini-LED backlighting, pushing peak brightness to 1600 nits and adding HDR. The M4 generation then replaced the mini-LED LCD with tandem OLED and bumped the resolution slightly to 2752 x 2064 to match the new 13-inch screen size.
The mini-LED models (5th and 6th generation) were notable for bringing local dimming zones to the iPad. The M4’s shift to tandem OLED eliminated the blooming artifacts inherent to mini-LED while maintaining the same 1600-nit peak brightness.
iPad mini
The iPad mini is the outlier in Apple’s tablet lineup. It is the only iPad with 326 PPI — the same pixel density as iPhones from the iPhone 4 through the iPhone 8 era.
| Model | Year | Resolution | Screen Size | PPI | Display Type | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPad mini (5th generation) | 2019 | 2048 x 1536 | 7.9” | 326 | Retina | 60Hz |
| iPad mini (6th generation) | 2021 | 2266 x 1488 | 8.3” | 326 | Liquid Retina | 60Hz |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) | 2024 | 2266 x 1488 | 8.3” | 326 | Liquid Retina | 60Hz |
The 5th generation mini used the classic 7.9-inch, 4:3 form factor with a 2048 x 1536 resolution — the same pixel count as older full-size iPads. The 6th generation redesign in 2021 grew the screen to 8.3 inches, changed the resolution to 2266 x 1488, and adopted the edge-to-edge Liquid Retina design with a slightly wider aspect ratio of 4.3:3.
Despite receiving the A17 Pro chip in 2024, the mini still lacks ProMotion and HDR. Its 326 PPI makes it the sharpest iPad per inch, which matters given its typical handheld use at closer viewing distances than the larger models.
Display Technology Evolution
Apple’s iPad display technology has progressed through four distinct phases:
Retina (2010-2021) — Standard IPS LCD panels at 264 PPI (326 PPI for the mini). Used across the standard iPad through the 9th generation, the iPad Air through the 3rd generation, and the iPad mini 5th generation.
Liquid Retina (2018-present) — Edge-to-edge IPS LCD with rounded corners and wider color (P3). First appeared on the iPad Pro 11-inch in 2018, then spread to the iPad Air, standard iPad, and iPad mini. Still the most common iPad display type.
Liquid Retina XDR (2021-2022) — Mini-LED backlighting added to Liquid Retina, enabling HDR with 1600-nit peak brightness and local dimming zones. Used exclusively on the iPad Pro 12.9-inch 5th and 6th generations.
Ultra Retina XDR OLED (2024) — Tandem OLED technology that stacks two OLED layers. Delivers true per-pixel brightness control, infinite contrast ratio, 1600-nit HDR peaks, and thinner profiles. Currently exclusive to the iPad Pro M4 models.
Key Patterns for Developers and Designers
A few patterns stand out across the entire lineup:
PPI is nearly universal. With the exception of the 326 PPI iPad mini, every iPad uses 264 PPI. This means a 2x Retina scale factor: one logical point equals two physical pixels. Designing at 1x and delivering 2x assets covers the entire iPad range (the mini also uses 2x scaling).
Aspect ratios split into two camps. Older models and the larger screens use 4:3. Newer mid-size models (10.9” to 11”) use a slightly taller ratio, roughly 3:2 or 4.3:3. This affects layout breakpoints in responsive design.
ProMotion is Pro-only. If your app includes animations or scrolling-heavy interfaces, only iPad Pro users will see them at 120 frames per second. Every other iPad line is locked to 60Hz.
HDR content requires Pro hardware. Only the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th gen and later) and iPad Pro M4 models support HDR. If you serve HDR video or images, those are your target devices.
For a deeper look at how pixel density relates to display quality, see our guide on PPI and pixel density explained. You can also calculate exact PPI for any device using the PPI Calculator.