It’s not the latest and the greatest, but iPad 5 (5th generation) is the least expensive full-sized iPad ever — and, for some, that’s the feature that matters most.
iPad 5 is recommend it for parents, grandparents, kids, or non-tech nerds who just want an inexpensive internet or app device with a big enough screen, easy enough interface, to buy for the first time or upgrade after a long time?
For anyone who wants to ditch or diminish their PC, iPad Pro is there — at a price. For anyone who wants a new, full-sized iPad and doesn’t want to pay a lot for it, though, is iPad 5 now the best option?
In brief
It’s not iPad Air 3. It’s certainly not iPad Pro 2. Apple calls it iPad (5th Generation) but it’s not a sequel to the 2012 iPad 4 either. Instead, the new 9.7-inch iPad is more an amalgam of everything that’s come before. It’s got the form-factor of the original Air but almost as much power as the Pro. It doesn’t have Apple Pencil or Smart Connector, but it’s got the lowest price tag of any full-sized iPad, ever. If you want a Pro, get a Pro. If you want an inexpensive tablet to access the web and the App Store, and a solid upgrade from iPad 2 all the way through iPad Air, get the new iPad (5th Generation).
iPad 5 Design
iPad 5 is built off the iPad Air platform. Outwardly, it looks like something of a cross between the original iPad Air and iPad Air 2, with a little 9.7-inch iPad Pro thrown in. It’s almost like an iPad Air 1.5 but with the missing or minimized plastic RF windows of the Pro.
Stunning Retina display
Whether you’re enjoying photos, shopping, or building a presentation, the vivid 9.7‑inch Retina display has the detail and size to really bring them to life.
Fast, fluid performance
The 64-bit A9 chip delivers performance that makes every app feel fast and fluid. Explore rich learning apps, play graphics-intensive games, or even use two apps at once. All while enjoying up to 10 hours of battery life.
Front and back cameras
Taking photos and videos with iPad is a snap. Use the 8-megapixel camera to shoot detailed images or 1080p HD video, then edit them right on iPad with Photos, iMovie, or your favorite app from the App Store. Or use the front-facing FaceTime HD camera for video calls and gorgeous selfies.
Durable and portable
At just one pound and 7.5 mm thin, iPad is designed to go wherever you go. And it’s as durable as it is portable, with an aluminum unibody construction that delivers a reassuringly solid feel.
Stay connected
iPad is designed to stay connected wherever you go. Fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi delivers up to 866-Mbps throughput. The Wi-Fi + Cellular model supports LTE networks worldwide for convenient connectivity. And Apple SIM lets you easily connect to wireless networks in over 140 countries and regions, right from your device
