Apple announces 11th gen iPad (2025) alongside the new M3 iPad Air

March 5, 2025

Apple has unveiled the eleventh-generation iPad (2025) and the latest iPad Air models. The new iPad maintains the same design as its predecessor(the 10th-generation iPad, which was released in October 2022) while introducing minor hardware upgrades. This article will discuss the latest iPad 11 (2025), including its expected price in Nepal.

iPad 11 (2025) Overview

CPU and GPU

The iPad (2025) features a modified version of the A16 chip, which has a 5-core CPU and a 4-core GPU. In comparison, the A16 Bionic chip in iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 models includes a 6-core CPU and a 5-core GPU. Additionally, the device does not support Apple Intelligence.

Storage and Connectivity

This is the first entry-level iPad to offer a 512GB storage variant. Base storage now starts at 128GB, replacing the 64GB option from the previous model. The new iPad also supports Bluetooth 5.3, an upgrade from Bluetooth 5.2, and exclusively relies on eSIM for cellular models worldwide, removing the physical SIM slot.

Camera and Display

The iPad (2025) continues with a dual 12MP camera setup and now supports Smart HDR 4, an improvement over the previous model’s Smart HDR 3. Apple claims this enhances detail and color in photos. While Apple lists the display size as 11 inches, it remains a 10.86-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD panel, similar to its predecessor.

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Accessory Compatibility

The iPad (2025) remains compatible with the first-generation Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard accessories.

iPad (2025) Specifications

Display: 10.86-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits
Processor: Apple A16 (5-core CPU, 4-core GPU)
RAM: Not specified
Storage: 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Rear Camera: 12MP (wide), HDR, panorama
Front Camera: 12MP (ultrawide), HDR
OS: iPadOS 18.3.1
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C
Biometrics: Touch ID (top-mounted)
Battery: Li-Po (28.93 Wh)
Colors: Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow

iPad (2025) Price in Nepal and Availability

The iPad (2025) starts at USD 349 for the Wi-Fi model and USD 499 for the cellular variant. It will be available globally starting March 12. If launched in Nepal, pricing is expected to start at no less than NPR 56,000 for the base model.