iPad (4th generation)

The iPad (4th generation) (marketed as iPad with Retina display, colloquially referred to as the iPad 4) is a tablet computer produced and marketed by Apple Inc. Compared to its predecessor, the third-generation iPad, the fourth-generation iPad maintained the Retina Display but featured new and upgraded components such as the Apple A6X chip and the Lightning connector, which was introduced on September 12, 2012. It shipped with iOS 6, which provides a platform for audio-visual media, including electronic books, periodicals, films, music, computer games, presentations and web content. Like the third-generation iPad it replaced, it was supported by five major iOS releases, in this case iOS 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

"iPad with Retina display" redirects here. For the first iPad that featured the Retina display, see iPad (3rd generation).
Not to be confused with iPad Mini 4, iPad Air (4th generation), or iPad Pro (4th generation).

iPad
iPad 4 in black
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn
Product familyiPad
TypeTablet computer
Generation4th
Release date
November 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)
November 27, 2012 (2012-11-27)
December 6, 2012 (2012-12-06)
December 7, 2012 (2012-12-07)
  • China
  • Malaysia
  • South Africa
December 9, 2012 (2012-12-09)
December 12, 2012 (2012-12-12)
  • United Arab Emirates
December 14, 2012 (2012-12-14)
December 21, 2012 (2012-12-21)
  • Philippines
Lifespan2012 - 2017
Introductory price$499
DiscontinuedOctober 16, 2014 (2014-10-16)
Units sold3 million iPad Minis and fourth-generation iPads were shipped in the first weekend of sale.
Operating system
System on a chipApple A6X
CPU1.4 GHz dual core Apple Swift
Memory1 GB LPDDR2 RAM
Storage16, 32, 64 or 128 GB flash memory
Display9.7 inches (250 mm) 1536 x 2048  px color IPS LCD display at (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
GraphicsQuad-core PowerVR SGX554MP4
InputMulti-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass
Camera
  • Front: 1.2 MP
  • Rear: OmniVision Technologies OV5650 5.0 MP AF, iSight with Five Element Lens, Hybrid IR filter, video stabilisation, face detection, ƒ/2.4 aperture
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Bluetooth 4.0

GSM
UMTS / HSDPA
850, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM / EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A
800, 1900 MHz
GSM
LTE
700, 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2600 MHz
UMTS / HSDPA/HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM / EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
LTE
700 MHz
CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A
800, 1900 MHz
UMTS / HSDPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM / EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
PowerBuilt-in rechargeable Li-Po battery
11,560 mAh 3.7 V 42.5 W⋅h (153 kJ)
Online servicesApp Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions
  • 9.50 in (241 mm) (height)
  • 7.31 in (186 mm) (width)
  • 0.37 in (9.4 mm) (depth)
Mass
  • Wi-Fi model: 1.44 lb (650 g)
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 1.46 lb (660 g)
PredecessoriPad (3rd generation)
SuccessoriPad Air (1st generation), iPad (5th generation)
RelatediPad mini
WebsiteiPad with Retina Display at the Wayback Machine (archived November 2, 2012)
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It was announced at a media conference on October 23, 2012 as the fourth generation of the iPad line, and was first released on November 2, 2012, in 35 countries, and then through December in ten other countries including China, India and Brazil. The third generation was discontinued following the fourth's announcement, after only seven months of general availability.

The device is available with either a black or white front glass panel and various connectivity and storage options. Storage size options include 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB; the available connectivity options are Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular with LTE capabilities.

The fourth-generation iPad received positive reviews and was praised for its hardware improvements as well as the Retina display, which was also featured in the device's predecessor. Furthermore, benchmarks reveal that the fourth-generation iPad is able to perform CPU-reliant tasks twice as fast as its predecessor. During the first weekend of sales, an aggregated amount of 3 million fourth-generation iPads and iPad Minis were sold.

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