What Changed from the 9th Gen
The 10th Gen iPad is the biggest redesign the base iPad has seen in years. Gone are the thick bezels and Lightning port. You get a modern flat-edge design matching the iPad Air and Pro, a larger 10.9-inch display, USB-C, and the front camera moved to landscape orientation — much better for video calls.
It uses the A14 Bionic chip, which is more than enough for everyday tasks, streaming, note-taking, and casual gaming.
Display
The 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display (2360×1640) is bright, sharp, and colour-accurate. It doesn't have the 120Hz ProMotion of the iPad Pro, but at this price point, the 60Hz panel is perfectly smooth for reading, browsing, and streaming.
True Tone adjusts colour temperature to match ambient lighting, which makes reading comfortable in different environments — from bright UAE offices to dimly lit bedrooms.
Who It's For
- Students — note-taking with Apple Pencil (1st gen with USB-C adapter), textbooks, and research
- Families — streaming Netflix/OSN, kids' educational apps, and FaceTime
- Professionals — email, document review, presentations, and light work on the go
- Artists — the Apple Pencil support makes it a capable sketching device at a fraction of the Pro price
If you need heavy creative work (Procreate with complex layers, video editing), step up to the iPad Air or Pro. For everything else, the 10th Gen is more than enough.
Accessories
The iPad 10th Gen works with the Magic Keyboard Folio (sold separately), which gives you a full keyboard and kickstand. It supports Apple Pencil 1st Generation via a USB-C adapter (included in the Pencil box).
Note: it does not support Apple Pencil 2nd Generation — that's exclusive to iPad Air, Pro, and Mini.
Battery & Connectivity
- 10 hours of battery life (web browsing / video)
- USB-C charging and data transfer
- Wi-Fi 6 support
- 5G option available (Wi-Fi + Cellular model)
- Bluetooth 5.2
Check Price & Availability
The 64GB Wi-Fi model is available on Amazon.ae with Prime delivery. The Blue colour is exclusive and looks great.
Should You Buy It?
If you don't currently own a tablet, the iPad 10th Gen is the easiest recommendation. It does everything most people need at a price that's hard to argue with. The app ecosystem alone (iPadOS has over 1 million tablet-optimized apps) puts it miles ahead of any Android tablet at this price.
If you already have a 9th Gen iPad, the upgrade is nice but not essential — the A14 chip isn't a dramatic leap from the A13. But if you're coming from anything older, the modern design and USB-C make it feel like a completely new device.