Which iPad do I have? This is how you get it out!

Which iPad model do I actually have? This is the question you ask yourself when buying a case or bag, with exchange programs, a necessary repair or when selling the Apple tablet. If you want to know which iPad you have, what year it comes from and which generation it can be counted to, you have come to the right place. With just a few simple steps, you can identify the Apple iPad version in great detail - regardless of whether it is a regular product line, mini, Air or Pro edition.

Which iPad do I have? How can I identify my Apple iPad? Here you will find the instructions to determine the model number, generation and year of the Apple tablet as well as the mini, Pro and Air editions. All models from 2010 to 2020.

You can recognize your iPad generation by these features

For Apple mobile devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, the five-digit model number is on the back of the device. Admittedly, the font, which shows “Designed by Apple in California” among other things, is pretty small. However, the quickest way to find the model number is looking at the back of the tablet computer. It consists of an A and four digits. You can find the assignment in the tables below.

You can also find the model and serial number with iTunes (under Windows or up to macOS 10.14 Mojave) or in the Finder (from macOS 10.15 Catalina). Simply connect the device to the Mac or PC using a USB cable and then look at the information displayed in the respective program. If you don't have a computer at hand, the model number, IMEI and other information can also be found on the packaging of the iPad.

If the device is still working and you do not need the detailed information because of a repair / malfunction, then you can of course get it out of the system yourself. Depending on the iOS or iPadOS version, follow these steps: Settings -> General -> Info. There you will find the model name, model number and serial number. If you see a longer character string with "M", "MQ" or other letters at the beginning as the model number, tap it once and the display should change to the five-digit A number.

Which Apple iPad do I have? Version, generation, year, etc.

The Apple tablets are available in different versions. Therefore, below you will not only find an overview of the iPad versions, but also the breakdown of the individual tablet versions such as iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPad mini. If you have any questions or if you find an error in the listing of the data, please leave a comment.

Determine the Apple iPad model

Determine the Apple iPad mini model

Determine the Apple iPad Air model

Determine the Apple iPad Pro model

Further details, technical data and pictures

You can find more information, technical details and the appearance of the individual tablets in the Apple support document to ensure that they are not confused HT201471. There you will also find information about the storage capacity, the color, the technologies used and the interfaces / connections and so on.

Further specs such as the SoC name, the RAM, graphics processor and so on can be found in the iPad article at Wikipedia. I hope this little guide was able to help you determine the iPad generation and uncover the secrets of your device. If you are wondering how the battery capacity of your tablet is actually doing, I also have a post ready: iPad battery nominal capacity in mAh.

Jen Kleinholz( Founder & Sir Apfelot )

Jens has been running the blog since 2012. He appears as Sir Apfelot for his readers and helps them with problems of a technical nature. In his free time he drives electric unicycles, takes photos (preferably with his iPhone, of course), climbs around in the Hessian mountains or hikes with the family. His articles deal with Apple products, news from the world of drones or solutions for current bugs.