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iPad Screen Resolution by Model: Complete 2026 Guide

My Screen Resolution · March 9, 2026

What Is the Screen Resolution of Your iPad?

Apple has released dozens of iPad models since 2010, and every generation has brought changes to screen size, pixel count, or display technology. Whether you are designing an app, choosing an iPad, or just curious about what you are looking at every day, knowing your iPad's screen resolution matters.

This guide lists the screen resolution of every iPad model ever made, organized by product line. Each table includes the screen size, resolution in pixels, pixels per inch (PPI), device pixel ratio (DPR), and display technology.

Need to check your current screen resolution instantly? Visit MyScreenResolution.com — it detects your resolution, viewport size, and device pixel ratio on any device, including iPads.

Every iPad Screen Resolution Listed by Model

Below are four tables — one for each iPad line. Resolutions are listed as width x height in portrait orientation.

iPad (Standard)

The standard iPad is Apple's most affordable tablet. It started with a non-Retina display in 2010 and has gradually grown in both screen size and pixel count.

Model Year Screen Size Resolution PPI DPR Display Technology
iPad (1st gen) 2010 9.7" 1024 × 768 132 1x IPS LCD
iPad 2 2011 9.7" 1024 × 768 132 1x IPS LCD
iPad (3rd gen) 2012 9.7" 2048 × 1536 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad (4th gen) 2012 9.7" 2048 × 1536 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad (5th gen) 2017 9.7" 2048 × 1536 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad (6th gen) 2018 9.7" 2048 × 1536 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad (7th gen) 2019 10.2" 2160 × 1620 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad (8th gen) 2020 10.2" 2160 × 1620 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad (9th gen) 2021 10.2" 2160 × 1620 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad (10th gen) 2022 10.9" 2360 × 1640 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD
iPad A16 2025 10.9" 2360 × 1640 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD

A few things stand out here. The original iPad and iPad 2 used a 1024 x 768 display — exactly the same resolution as many desktop monitors of that era. When the 3rd-generation iPad introduced the Retina display in 2012, it quadrupled the pixel count overnight. Apple then held the 9.7-inch screen size steady for years before bumping it to 10.2 inches with the 7th generation in 2019, and then to 10.9 inches with the 10th generation in 2022.

iPad mini

The iPad mini is built around portability. Its smaller screen has always packed pixels more tightly than the standard iPad, resulting in higher PPI at equivalent resolutions.

Model Year Screen Size Resolution PPI DPR Display Technology
iPad mini (1st gen) 2012 7.9" 1024 × 768 163 1x IPS LCD
iPad mini 2 2013 7.9" 2048 × 1536 326 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad mini 3 2014 7.9" 2048 × 1536 326 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad mini 4 2015 7.9" 2048 × 1536 326 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad mini (5th gen) 2019 7.9" 2048 × 1536 326 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad mini (6th gen) 2021 8.3" 2266 × 1488 326 2x Liquid Retina LCD
iPad mini (7th gen / A17 Pro) 2024 8.3" 2266 × 1488 326 2x Liquid Retina LCD

The iPad mini has maintained 326 PPI since the mini 2 — the same pixel density as the iPhone's Retina display for years. That consistency means the mini has always looked sharp relative to its size. The jump from 7.9 inches to 8.3 inches in the 6th generation gave it a taller, edge-to-edge design while keeping the same pixel density.

iPad Air

The iPad Air sits between the standard iPad and the iPad Pro. It has consistently offered a premium display without the Pro's highest-end features like ProMotion.

Model Year Screen Size Resolution PPI DPR Display Technology
iPad Air (1st gen) 2013 9.7" 2048 × 1536 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad Air 2 2014 9.7" 2048 × 1536 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad Air (3rd gen) 2019 10.5" 2224 × 1668 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad Air (4th gen) 2020 10.9" 2360 × 1640 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD
iPad Air (5th gen / M1) 2022 10.9" 2360 × 1640 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD
iPad Air (M2) 11" 2024 11" 2360 × 1640 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD
iPad Air (M2) 13" 2024 13" 2732 × 2048 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD
iPad Air (M3) 11" 2025 11" 2360 × 1640 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD
iPad Air (M3) 13" 2025 13" 2732 × 2048 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD

The iPad Air has stayed locked at 264 PPI across every generation. What changed is screen size — from 9.7 inches up to the new 13-inch option introduced with the M2 Air in 2024. The 13-inch Air runs at 2732 x 2048, the same resolution the 12.9-inch iPad Pro used for years.

iPad Pro

The iPad Pro line is where Apple pushes display technology the hardest. It was the first iPad with ProMotion (120Hz adaptive refresh rate), the first with Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED), and the first with Tandem OLED.

Model Year Screen Size Resolution PPI DPR Display Technology
iPad Pro 12.9" (1st gen) 2015 12.9" 2732 × 2048 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad Pro 9.7" 2016 9.7" 2048 × 1536 264 2x Retina IPS LCD
iPad Pro 12.9" (2nd gen) 2017 12.9" 2732 × 2048 264 2x Retina IPS LCD, ProMotion 120Hz
iPad Pro 10.5" 2017 10.5" 2224 × 1668 264 2x Retina IPS LCD, ProMotion 120Hz
iPad Pro 11" (1st gen) 2018 11" 2388 × 1668 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD, ProMotion 120Hz
iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd gen) 2018 12.9" 2732 × 2048 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD, ProMotion 120Hz
iPad Pro 11" (2nd gen) 2020 11" 2388 × 1668 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD, ProMotion 120Hz
iPad Pro 12.9" (4th gen) 2020 12.9" 2732 × 2048 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD, ProMotion 120Hz
iPad Pro 11" (3rd gen / M1) 2021 11" 2388 × 1668 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD, ProMotion 120Hz
iPad Pro 12.9" (5th gen / M1) 2021 12.9" 2732 × 2048 264 2x Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED), ProMotion 120Hz
iPad Pro 11" (4th gen / M2) 2022 11" 2388 × 1668 264 2x Liquid Retina LCD, ProMotion 120Hz
iPad Pro 12.9" (6th gen / M2) 2022 12.9" 2732 × 2048 264 2x Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED), ProMotion 120Hz
iPad Pro 11" (M4) 2024 11" 2420 × 1668 264 2x Ultra Retina XDR (Tandem OLED), ProMotion 120Hz
iPad Pro 13" (M4) 2024 13" 2752 × 2064 264 2x Ultra Retina XDR (Tandem OLED), ProMotion 120Hz

The iPad Pro's resolution story is really a display technology story. The pixel count has changed only modestly over the years — the big leaps have been in how those pixels are lit. The 2021 12.9-inch model introduced mini-LED backlighting (Liquid Retina XDR) for dramatically better contrast and HDR performance. Then the 2024 M4 models moved to Tandem OLED (Ultra Retina XDR), stacking two OLED panels for extreme brightness and per-pixel contrast — a first in any tablet.

How iPad Display Technology Has Evolved

The iPad's display history falls into five distinct eras:

1. Non-Retina LCD (2010 -- 2012)

The original iPad and iPad 2 used 1024 x 768 displays at 132 PPI. Text was visibly pixelated, and individual pixels were easy to spot. By today's standards, it feels like looking through a screen door.

2. Retina IPS LCD (2012 -- 2017)

The 3rd-generation iPad doubled the pixel count in each direction, jumping to 2048 x 1536 and 264 PPI. Apple branded this "Retina" — a density high enough that individual pixels become invisible at a normal viewing distance. This remained the baseline for years across the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.

3. Liquid Retina LCD (2018 -- present)

When Apple redesigned the iPad Pro in 2018 with an edge-to-edge display and rounded corners, it introduced the "Liquid Retina" name. Technically, these are still IPS LCD panels, but with improved color accuracy (P3 wide color gamut), True Tone, and fully laminated displays. The standard iPad adopted Liquid Retina with the 10th generation in 2022.

4. Liquid Retina XDR / Mini-LED (2021 -- 2022)

The 12.9-inch iPad Pro gained a mini-LED backlight in 2021, enabling over 2,500 local dimming zones. This brought true HDR performance with up to 1,600 nits peak brightness and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Apple called it "Liquid Retina XDR." The 11-inch Pro did not get this upgrade — it stayed on standard Liquid Retina LCD.

5. Ultra Retina XDR / Tandem OLED (2024 -- present)

The M4 iPad Pro models use Tandem OLED — two OLED panels stacked together. This delivers the brightness of mini-LED with the per-pixel dimming and perfect blacks of OLED. Both the 11-inch and 13-inch models now use this technology, with up to 1,600 nits peak HDR brightness and a remarkably thin design. Apple calls it "Ultra Retina XDR."

What Is ProMotion and Which iPads Have It?

ProMotion is Apple's name for its adaptive 120Hz refresh rate technology. A standard iPad display refreshes 60 times per second. A ProMotion display refreshes up to 120 times per second, making scrolling, Apple Pencil input, and animations noticeably smoother.

The "adaptive" part means the refresh rate scales dynamically. Reading a static page? The display drops to as low as 10Hz to save battery. Drawing with Apple Pencil or scrolling quickly? It ramps up to 120Hz for maximum responsiveness.

iPads with ProMotion:

  • iPad Pro 10.5" (2017) and all iPad Pro models since
  • No iPad, iPad Air, or iPad mini model includes ProMotion

ProMotion does not change the screen resolution. It changes how frequently the image on screen is redrawn. A 2388 x 1668 display at 60Hz shows the same number of pixels as a 2388 x 1668 display at 120Hz — but the 120Hz display updates the image twice as often, which your eyes perceive as smoother motion.

Retina vs Liquid Retina vs Liquid Retina XDR vs Ultra Retina XDR

Apple uses multiple display brand names, and it is easy to confuse them. Here is what each one actually means:

Display Name Technology Key Feature Found In
Retina IPS LCD 264+ PPI, pixels invisible at normal distance iPad 3 -- iPad 9, iPad Air 1--3, older iPad Pros
Liquid Retina IPS LCD P3 color, True Tone, rounded corners, fully laminated iPad 10, iPad Air 4+, iPad mini 6+, iPad Pro 11" (2018--2022)
Liquid Retina XDR Mini-LED LCD 2,596 dimming zones, 1,000 nits sustained, 1,600 nits peak HDR iPad Pro 12.9" (2021--2022)
Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED Two stacked OLED panels, 1,000 nits sustained, 1,600 nits peak HDR, per-pixel contrast iPad Pro 11" & 13" (M4, 2024)

The progression is straightforward: each step up improves contrast, brightness, and color accuracy. Retina was about pixel density. Liquid Retina added color and design refinements. Liquid Retina XDR added HDR-level contrast with mini-LED. Ultra Retina XDR replaced the backlight entirely with self-emitting OLED pixels.

For more detail on how pixel density works across all devices, see our guide on what is screen resolution.

How to Check Your iPad's Screen Resolution

There are a few ways to find out exactly what resolution your iPad is using:

Method 1: Check instantly online

The fastest approach — open Safari on your iPad and visit MyScreenResolution.com. The site will show your screen resolution, viewport size, and device pixel ratio in seconds. No app needed.

Method 2: Check your iPad model

  1. Open Settings > General > About
  2. Find your Model Name (e.g., "iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)")
  3. Cross-reference it with the tables above to find your exact resolution

Method 3: Check via iPadOS display settings

iPadOS does not show resolution directly in settings, but you can check your display zoom setting under Settings > Display & Brightness > Display Zoom. "Standard" uses the full resolution; "Zoomed" scales the interface to show less content at a larger size. Both use the same physical pixel count, but the effective viewport size changes.

Understanding viewport vs resolution on iPad

When you visit a website on your iPad, the browser does not report the full physical resolution. It reports the viewport size — the logical resolution after applying the device pixel ratio.

For example, an iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) has a physical resolution of 2420 x 1668 and a DPR of 2x. The browser reports a viewport of approximately 1210 x 834. This is by design — it ensures web content renders at a readable size rather than being tiny.

This is why checking your resolution through a tool like MyScreenResolution.com is useful. It shows both the viewport (what the browser sees) and the DPR (how many physical pixels back each logical pixel).

How iPad Resolution Compares to Laptops and Monitors

iPad resolutions are often higher than people expect. Here is how they stack up against common laptop and desktop displays:

Device Resolution Screen Size PPI
iPad Pro 13" (M4) 2752 × 2064 13" 264
MacBook Air 13" (M3) 2560 × 1664 13.6" 224
MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) 3024 × 1964 14.2" 254
Dell XPS 13 (FHD+) 1920 × 1200 13.4" 169
24" 1080p monitor 1920 × 1080 24" 92
27" 1440p monitor 2560 × 1440 27" 109
27" 4K monitor 3840 × 2160 27" 163
Apple Studio Display 5120 × 2880 27" 218

The 13-inch iPad Pro has more total pixels than a 13-inch MacBook Air and comes close to the 14-inch MacBook Pro. It substantially outpaces most budget laptops and office monitors in pixel density.

This matters if you use your iPad for photo editing, illustration, or reading dense documents. The 264 PPI across all modern iPads means text is consistently sharp — sharper than most desktop monitors and many laptops.

For a deep dive on comparing resolutions across screen sizes, check out our article on how pixels per inch affect what you see.

Which iPad Has the Best Display in 2026?

If display quality is the deciding factor, the ranking is clear:

  1. iPad Pro 13" (M4) — The largest Tandem OLED display Apple makes for a tablet. 2752 x 2064, Ultra Retina XDR, ProMotion 120Hz. The best iPad screen, period.

  2. iPad Pro 11" (M4) — Same Tandem OLED technology in a smaller package. 2420 x 1668. Identical color accuracy and contrast to the 13-inch model.

  3. iPad Air 13" (M3) — The highest resolution without OLED. 2732 x 2048 on a Liquid Retina LCD. Great color accuracy but no ProMotion and no HDR contrast.

  4. iPad Air 11" (M3) — Same panel technology as the 13-inch Air in a more portable size. 2360 x 1640.

  5. iPad mini (A17 Pro) — Highest PPI of any current iPad at 326. Sharp for its size, but limited to Liquid Retina LCD.

  6. iPad (A16) — The entry-level option. 2360 x 1640 on a Liquid Retina LCD. Perfectly good for everyday use, but it lacks laminated display bonding, ProMotion, and wide color in the P3 gamut.

Key Takeaways for Developers and Designers

If you build apps or websites for iPad, here are the resolution details that matter most:

  • All modern iPads use 2x DPR. Unlike iPhones, which moved to 3x with the iPhone 6 Plus, iPads have stayed at 2x. Every logical point is backed by 4 physical pixels (2 x 2).

  • There are now two iPad Pro viewport widths. The 11-inch Pro reports a viewport roughly 1210 points wide; the 13-inch reports roughly 1376 points wide. Design for both.

  • The iPad Air 13" and older iPad Pro 12.9" share a resolution. The Air at 2732 x 2048 and the older Pro at 2732 x 2048 are pixel-identical, so assets designed for one work on the other.

  • The M4 iPad Pro has slightly different resolutions from its predecessors. The 11-inch went from 2388 x 1668 to 2420 x 1668, and the 13-inch went from 2732 x 2048 to 2752 x 2064. If your app uses pixel-perfect layouts, account for this.

  • Test Split View and Slide Over. iPadOS multitasking changes the effective viewport. An app in Split View on a 13-inch iPad Pro gets roughly half the full viewport width.

Conclusion

Every iPad generation has maintained Apple's commitment to high pixel density — 264 PPI on most models and 326 PPI on the mini — but the display technology behind those pixels has changed dramatically. From the original non-Retina LCD to Tandem OLED, the evolution has been about contrast, color, and brightness rather than simply adding more pixels.

Use the tables above to find the exact resolution for your iPad model. If you want to verify your resolution in real time, MyScreenResolution.com will detect it instantly on any device. And if you are comparing iPad resolutions to other Apple devices, check out our guide on iPhone screen resolution by model for the full picture.