Apple iPad 4th generation

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A1458 / A1459 / A1460
9.7-inch Retina display
Apple A6X chip
42.5-watt-hour battery
802.11a/b/g/n + BT 4.0
Lightning connector
5MP iSight camera
3.5-mm headphone jack

Display System

9.7-inch LED-backlit Multi-Touch display

2048-by-1536 resolution at 264 ppi

Processing Platform

Dual-core A6X chip

Quad-core graphics

Camera System

5MP iSight rear camera with autofocus

1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera

Power and Battery

42.5-watt-hour rechargeable battery

Up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi web surfing or video playback

Connectivity

802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz)

Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Ports and Input

Lightning connector

3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack

The Apple iPad 4th generation is identified by specific model numbers depending on the connectivity configuration.

  • A1458: iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi
  • A1459: iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular
  • A1460: iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)

The iPad 4th generation features a robust hardware configuration centered around the A6X chip and a high-resolution Retina display. Storage capacities range from 16GB to 128GB.

  • Display: 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS display, 2048-by-1536 resolution, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
  • Chipset: Dual-core A6X with quad-core graphics.
  • Cameras: 5MP iSight rear camera (f/2.4, autofocus, face detection) and 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera (720p video).
  • Video Recording: 1080p HD recording with video stabilization and face detection.
  • Sensors: Three-axis gyro, accelerometer, and ambient light sensor.
  • Location: Digital compass; Assisted GPS and GLONASS (Cellular models).

Connectivity is provided via dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. Cellular models include a micro-SIM tray for mobile data access.

  • Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz).
  • Cellular (A1459): GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, LTE (Bands 4 and 17).
  • Cellular (A1460): CDMA EV-DO, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 25).
  • Audio: 3.5-mm headphone jack and built-in speaker.
  • Charging: Lightning connector.

The device launched with iOS and supports standard Apple media formats including AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, and various H.264/MPEG-4 video profiles. It supports AirPlay Mirroring to compatible Apple TV devices.

The iPad 4th generation features an aluminum enclosure with a white or black front bezel.

  • Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
  • Width: 7.31 inches (185.7 mm)
  • Depth: 0.37 inch (9.4 mm)
  • Weight (Wi-Fi): 1.44 pounds (652 g)
  • Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular): 1.46 pounds (662 g)
  • iPad with Retina display
  • Lightning to USB Cable
  • USB Power Adapter

The Apple iPad 4th generation, released in late 2012, serves as a significant milestone in the iPad lineup by introducing the Lightning connector and the high-performance A6X chip. With its 9.7-inch Retina display and versatile connectivity options, it remains a notable device in Apple's tablet history.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$499
— views Research contribution by specs.global