The Apple iPad 5th Generation (iPad 2017) is a tablet that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2017 to 2018 as part of the iPad series. The tablet has been introduced on March 21, 2017, and its price started at $329.
The fifth generation of iPad features a Dual-Core 1.85 GHz 64-bit Apple A9 processor with Six-Core graphics, Apple M9 motion coprocessor, 9.7″ high-resolution Retina multi-touch widescreen LCD IPS Display, fingerprint identity Touch ID sensor built into the Home button, Wi-Fi, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB or 128 GB of flash memory, Bluetooth 4.2, Dual camera system; front 1.2 Mpix FaceTime HD camera, and rear 8.0 Mpix camera with 1080p video recording capability, accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, digital compass, Lightning port, 3.5-mm headphone jack, and an optional version with GPS, 4G / LTE data capability.
The iPad has a 9.7-inch (25cm) screen. Compared to the iPad Air 2, the processor is updated from the Apple A8X to the A9 with the embedded Apple M9 motion co-processor. The iPad has 2 GB of RAM. It is 7.5mm thick, which is the same thickness as the iPad Air, compared to the 6.1mm of the iPad Air 2.
Unlike other iPad models available, this iPad’s display is not fully laminated and does not have an anti-reflective coating. However, this iPad has a brighter screen than the iPad Air 2 (25% brighter according to Apple). It is available in 32 and 128 GB storage options. Contrasting with the iPad Pro lineup, this iPad features only two speakers (as opposed to four), has no Smart Connector support, and has no camera flash LED light. It is offered in silver, gold, and space grey colors.
Despite its use of the Apple A9 processor and accompanying M9 motion co-processor, introduced with the iPhone 6s in 2015, the iPad does not feature support for always-on “Hey Siri” voice input, a feature advertised as being made possible by low-power processing in the then-new chips. The use of “Hey Siri” is limited to when the iPad is connected to power.
This iPad has been discontinued on March 27, 2017, and has been replaced by the iPad 6th Generation.
Today iPad 5th Generation is 7 years old!
iPad 5th Generation Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | March 21, 2017 |
| Released | March 24, 2017 |
| Discontinued | March 27, 2018 |
| Model Identifier | iPad6,11 iPad6,12 |
| Model Number | A1822 (Wi-Fi) A1823 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| EMC | 3017 3108 |
| Order Number | MP2F2LL/A (32 GB Space Gray Wi-Fi) MP2G2LL/A (32 GB Silver Wi-Fi) MPGT2LL/A (32 GB Gold Wi-Fi) MP2H2LL/A (128 GB Space Gray Wi-Fi) MP2J2LL/A (128 GB Silver Wi-Fi) MPGT2LL/A (128 GB Gold Wi-Fi) MP242LL/A (32 GB Space Gray Wi-Fi + Cellular) MP252LL/A (32 GB Silver Wi-Fi + Cellular) MPGA2LL/A (32 GB Gold Wi-Fi + Cellular) MP2D2LL/A (128 GB Space Gray Wi-Fi + Cellular) MP2E2LL/A (128 GB Silver Wi-Fi + Cellular) MPGC2LL/A (128 GB Gold Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| Original Price | $329 (32 GB Wi-Fi) $429 (128 GB Wi-Fi) $459 (32 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular) $559 (128 GB Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver Gold |
| Weight | 1.03 – 1.05 Ibs. – 467 – 476 Grams |
| Dimensions | 9.4” H x 6.6” W x 0.29″ D 23.87 cm H x 16.76 cm W x 0.73 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Apple A9 |
| Processor Speed | 1.85 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| Coprocessor | Apple M9 motion |
| Cache | 64 KB L1 2 MB L2 |
Storage
| Storage | 32 GB 128 GB |
Memory
| Memory | 2 GB LPDDR4 |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | PowerVR GT7600 |
| Number of Cores | 6 |
Display
| Display | 9.7″ Retina widescreen LCD IPS Display |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Pixel Density | 264 ppi |
| Brightness | 415 cd/m2 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Input | Multi-Touch |
Controls
| Buttons | Volume + / – Home Sleep / Wake up |
Sensors
| Sensors | Touch ID Ambient light Accelerometer Three-axis gyroscope Barometer |
Connections
| Networks* | UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz) LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) HT80 with MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| SIM slot* | nano-SIM Apple SIM (eSIM) |
| Ports | 1 – Lightning port 1 – 3.5-mm headphone jack |
| Camera | 1 – 1.2 Mpix front FaceTime HD camera 1 – 8.0 Mpix rear camera |
| Location | Assisted GPS* GLONASS* iBeacon microlocation* Digital compass |
| Audio In | 2 – Microphones |
| Audio Out | 2 – Stereo Speakers |
Media
| Audio Formats | HE-AAC (V1 and V2) AAC (8 to 320 Kbps) Protected AAC (from iTunes Store) MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps) MP3 VBR Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) Apple Lossless AIFF WAV |
| Video Formats | H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats |
Software
| Original OS | iOS 10.3 |
| Maximum OS | The latest release of iPadOS |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri |
| AirDrop | Supported |
| Handoff | Supported |
| System Requirements | OS X 10.9.5 or later Windows 7 or later |
Power
| Battery | 32.4 W Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer |
| Battery Capacity | 8827 mAh |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours |
| Power Adapter | Apple 10W USB Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – iPad (5th generation): Technical Specifications
