Through this tutorial, discover how to identify the iPad you own
To use certain applications, it is necessary to know which iPad you own because they might be incompatible with your model. It’s the same for installing iOS updates.
If you’re thinking of selling your tablet, it’s important to know what version you have, and its technical features.
There are 4 categories of iPad, divided into 2 to 4 models, thanks to this tutorial you will know which family your Apple device belongs to.
Identify your iPad with its model and reference number
Apple has not indicated on the back of each iPad their name and version, it would be too easy.
If you return your iPad, you will see, on the contrary, the model number preceded by the letter A.
Ours is numbered A1475.
Another number assigned to your tablet is in General → Information → Template. He preceded by the letter M.
It serves as a product reference, an identifier for Apple. With these two numbers, you’ll know which version of your iPad.
In the list below, we have listed all model numbers.
The first refers to iPads with Wi-Fi, the second indicates those with a connection via Wi-Fi and cellular data.
We have a 1st generation iPad Air with Wi-Fi + data because its number is A1475.
| IPad models | Model Numbers | information | |
| iPad | iPad | A1219 (WiFi), A1337 | April 2010, 30-pin port |
| iPad 2 | A1395 (WiFi), A1397 | March 2011, 30-pin port | |
| iPad (3rd generation) | A1416 (WiFi), A1403 | March 2012, 30-pin port, Retina display | |
| iPad (4th generation) | A1458 (WiFi), A1460 | November 2012, Port Lightning, Retina screen | |
| iPad (5th generation) | A1822 (WiFi), A1823 | March 2017, Lightning port, Retina display | |
| Air | iPad Air | A1474 (WiFi), A1475 | November 2013, Lightning port, Retina display |
| iPad Air 2 | A1566 (WiFi), A1567 | October 2014, Lightning port, Retina display | |
| iPad Air 2019 | A2152 (WiFi), A2123, A2153 | March 2019, wearing Lightning, Retina display | |
| mini | iPad Mini | A1432 (WiFi), A1455 | October 2012, Lightning port |
| iPad Mini 2 | A1489 (WiFi), A1490 | November 2013, Lightning port, Retina display | |
| iPad Mini 3 | A1599 (WiFi), A1600 | October 2014, Lightning port, Retina display | |
| iPad Mini 4 | A1538 (WiFi), A1550 | September 2015, Lightning port, Retina display | |
| iPad Mini (2019) | A2133 (WiFi), A2124, A2126 | March 2019, wearing Lightning, Retina display | |
| Pro | iPad Pro (12.9 inches) | A1584 (WiFi), A1652 | September 2015, Lightning port, Retina display |
| iPad Pro (9.7 inches) | A1673 and A1674 (Wi-Fi), A1675 | March 2016, Lightning port, Retina display | |
| iPad Pro (10.5 inches) | A1701 (WiFi), A1709 | June 2017, Lightning port, Retina display | |
| iPad Pro 2nd generation (12.9 inches) | A1670 (WiFi), A1671 | June 2017, Lightning port, Retina display | |
| iPad Pro (11 inches) 2018 | A1980 (WiFi), A2013, A1934 | October 2018, USB Type-C | |
| iPad Pro (12.9 inches) 2018 | A1876 (WiFi), A2014, A1895 | October 2018, USB Type-C |
The home button
The most obvious element that differentiates iPad models is the presence or absence of a home button below the screen.
The iPad Pro 2018 models do not have one, but they offer almost any screen design.
If your iPad has one, then that means it’s out in 2017 or before.
USB Type-C, Lightning Connector and 30 Pin
To identify your iPad, you can also refer to their connector, Lightning or 30-pin. The latter only concerns the iPad 3 and 4th generation.
With the photo below, find out what a Type-C USB port looks like, which only the iPad Pro 2018 has.
The Lightning port is smaller than the 30-pin port.
The speakers
It is easy to distinguish an iPad Pro from others because it is equipped with 4 speakers, located at the top and bottom.
The other models have only 2 speakers, placed to the right and left of the connectors.
Retina Screen
The iPad equipped with a Retina display offers much better resolution than other (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation).
And, from late 2012 (iPad 4), this type of screen has become the norm for all.
3G, 4G or Wi-Fi connection
IPads are also distinguished by their connectivity. Some only have Wi-Fi, others combine Wi-Fi and data (via a micro-SIM card).
These were developed from the 3rd generation, early 2012.
Storage Space
The last item that will help you identify your iPad is its storage capacity (32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB).
