The Apple iPad 4 is the successor of the iPad 3, packing all the high-end specifications and solid hardware under the hood.
Apple iPad 4 runs iOS 6, sporting a 9.7-inch Retina Display with 2048 X 1536 Pixels of resolution, powered by an Apple A6X dual-core processor clocked at 1GHz, 5 megapixels iSight bnack camera to record 1080p HD videos, 720p front-facing FaceTime camera, 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB non-expandable memory storage, video calling over Wi-Fi or Cellular, faster 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, compatible with 4G LTE network, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB 2.0, Lightning connector, 10 hours of battery life, a whole host of the iOS services, 11,560mAh for spinning the wheels under the hood, plus all the regular features of an iPad tablet.
Full Technical Specifications of Apple iPad 4
Network | |
| 4G | LTE 700 MHz Class 17, 1700, 2100 LTE 700, 850, 1800, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 3G | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 2G | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz CDMA 800, 1900, 2100 MHz |
System Properties | |
| Operating System | Apple iOS 6 |
| CPU | Apple A6X Dual-Core Processor 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP4 Quad-Core Graphics |
| RAM | 1GB |
Display | |
| Type | LED-backlit IPS TFT Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Size | 9.7-inch |
| Colors & Resolution | 16M Colors & 2048 X 1536 Pixels |
| Pixel Density | 264 ppi |
Design | |
| Form Factor | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 662 grams |
Input / User Interface | |
| Input | – Retina Display – Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating – Accelerometer – Proximity Sensor – G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope |
Camera | |
| Primary (Rear-Facing) | – 5 Megapixels – Auto-Focus – Backside illuminated sensor – F2.4 Aperture – 5-Element Lens, IR filter – ISP Built-in – Digital Image Stabilization |
| Video Recording Capability | – 1080p HD Video Recording Capability @ 30 fps – 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
| Secondary (Front-Facing) | – 1.22 Megapixels – 720p HD FaceTime Calling |
Memory | |
| Internal Storage | 16GB/32GB/64GB Internal Storage |
| Expandable Storage | – No – No microSD Card Slot Support |
Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + EDR |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Lightning Connector | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes |
| WLAN | – 802.11 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n – Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| GPS | A-GPS, Wi-Fi Positioning, Glonass |
| HDMI | – |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM Radio with RDS |
| Headset | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
Browser & Messaging | Apple Safari SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
Battery | |
| Capacity | Li-Ion 42Whr Standard Battery |
| Battery Life | Up To 10 Hours |
Music, Video & Image | |
| Audio Formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WAV |
| Video Formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
| Image Formats | GIF, JPEG, TIFF |
Other Features | iMovie, FaceTime, Garage Band Apps PhotoBooth iTunes Home Sharing AirPlay Micro-SIM Card Tray iBooks PDF reader Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF documents Viewable Digital Compass |
Colors | Black, White |
Price & Availability
The Apple iPad 4 will be available in black and white versions like the previous models. The iPad 4 16GB goes for $499, 32GB edition will sell for $599 and the 64GB model retail for $699. 16GB Wi-Fi+Cellular model starts at $629. The Wi-Fi models will begin shipping November 2, with the LTE editions following two weeks later.
All the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi+Cellular models will be available for pre-order from October 26th in the US, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.