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Apple iPad 4 Cellular (1GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£820RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:9.7 inchesChipset:Apple A6X

Apple iPad 4 Cellular (1GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 23 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.6

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

9.5

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 60% of tablets
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

6.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

5.2

Battery

12%

6.5

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Software

5%

4.9

Design

3%

6.7

Audio

â–¼Worse than 68%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.5

Popularity

Grades by review (23)
20 reviews: 14 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 80%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £820
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Other versions:
1GB + 128GB1GB + 16GB1GB + 32GB1GB + 64GB

What reviewers say about the Apple iPad 4 Cellular (1GB + 128GB)

Based on 18 · 3

Reviewers like the performance, battery life and screen, but dislike connector and accessory hassles, the weight and little storage.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

What owners say about the Apple iPad 4 Cellular (1GB + 128GB)

Based on 187 owners sharing their experience in online comments

63%positive17%mixed20%negative

Owners praise its lasting battery and dependable performance, while aging software and slowdowns frustrate them most.

What owners dislike

  • Stuck on iOS 10.3.3, owners cannot update, so many newer apps, streaming services and some browsers will not install or run.21
  • Owners say it slows down over time, especially after upgrading to iOS 10, with apps opening slowly and multitasking and typing lagging.14
  • Owners say the front glass cracks or shatters easily from drops. Some cracked screens still show images but stop responding to touch.11
  • Owners say some demanding games crash or lag on high graphics settings, while low graphics settings run them smoothly.5
  • Owners report the battery draining fast, taking hours to charge and dying, so many feel it needs replacing to remain usable.5
  • Owners find it heavy and bulky, calling it heavier than most tablets, so many prefer to keep it as a home device rather than carry it.4
  • Owners report restart loops after an update, a white setup screen after restoring, activation errors, and an activation lock blocking use.4
  • Owners say the camera is poor, with weak photo and video quality, making it a bad choice for taking pictures.3
  • Owners report Wi-Fi that barely works unless they are right next to the router, and some cannot connect to newer WPA3 mixed networks.3
  • Owners report parts of the screen not responding to touch, such as some keyboard letters not registering, often after the glass was cracked or replaced.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Apple iPad 4 Cellular (1GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

5.0

Performance

20%

5.6

Display

16%

5.4

Camera

14%

5.2

Battery

12%

6.5

Connectivity

8%

6.9

Software

5%

4.9

Design

3%

6.7

Audio

5.6
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

6.2

Price

6.9
RAM capacity
1 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 1 GB of RAM, which is less than 78% of tablets and equal to 19.1% of tablets.
Process node
32 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 32 nm process, which is larger than 82.7% of tablets and equal to 4.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Apple A6X
This tablet runs on Apple A6X, which is more advanced than 82.6% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
2048×1536
This tablet has a 2048×1536 screen, which is sharper than 68.5% of tablets and equal to 3.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
264 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 264 ppi, which is higher than 71% of tablets and equal to 5.8% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Chemically Strengthened Glass, which is less durable than 65.1% of tablets and the same as 12.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 1.2 MP resolution, which is lower than 86.3% of tablets and equal to 4.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4, which is narrower than 70% of tablets and equal to 17.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
11,560 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 11,560 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 96.9% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
12 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 12 W, which is slower than 58.9% of tablets and equal to 1.5% of tablets.
Battery life
9 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9 hours, which is shorter than that of 62.7% of tablets and equal to that of 6.9% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
iOS
This tablet uses the iOS operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 98.5%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet supports app tracking protection. 71.6% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
662 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 662 g, which is heavier than 84.7% of tablets and equal to 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
?
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Apple iPad 4 Cellular (1GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Apple A6X vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Apple A6X vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 75.2% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (11,560 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    11,560 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
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    â–² Better than 80% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (23)
    20 reviews: 14 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200).
    2,048×1,536 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 19.5% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 18.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 80% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (23)
    20 reviews: 14 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.0
  • 26.7% higher sentiment score
    9.5 vs 7.5
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Apple A6X vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Apple A6X vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 28 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (32 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    32 vs 4
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Sharper display
    This tablet has a sharper screen than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200).
    2,048×1,536 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 19.5% sharper screen detail
    This tablet has sharper screen detail than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Manual focus control
    This tablet supports manual focus, while the average tablet does not. 36.9% of tablets support manual focus.
  • 75.2% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (11,560 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    11,560 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports AirPlay streaming
    This tablet supports AirPlay streaming, while the average tablet does not. 7.5% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    via Lightning Digital AV adapter
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
    Reduce White Point accessibility dimming
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (iOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iOS vs Android
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3.15x more expensive
    Apple iPad 4 Cellular (1GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£820 vs £260).
    £820 vs £260
  • 9.2% worse value for money
    Apple iPad 4 Cellular (1GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.92 vs 7.6).
    6.92 vs 7.55
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 30% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2.29x larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (32 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    32 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR SGX554MP4 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR SGX554MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 53.8% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (300 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    300 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 800 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 7 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    November 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • More basic memory type
    This tablet uses less advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (941:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    941:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 0.4 inches smaller screen
    This tablet has a smaller screen than the average tablet (9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3.8 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9 hours vs 10 hours
  • 33.3% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (12 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    12 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (iOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iOS vs Android
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.8% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPad 4 Cellular
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad 4 Cellular (1GB + 128GB) does not support multi-user mode, while the average tablet does. 73.8% of tablets offer this.
  • No widgets
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.6% of tablets support widgets.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No offline voice recognition
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.4% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 35.1% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (662 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    662 g vs 490 g
  • 1.4 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.4 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9.4 mm vs 8 mm
  • 41.2 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (241.2 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200 mm tall.
    241.2 mm vs 200 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
4g.co.uk
≈ estimated
03/12/2012
Review · 4G streaming
Verdict
The iPad 4 is a sharp, fast 4G tablet for first-time buyers or owners of older iPads, but it is heavier to carry than the iPad mini.
9.0
3g.co.uk
✓ explicit
03/12/2012
Review · Battery and 4G
Verdict
The iPad 4 is the better pick for 4G streaming, with great battery life and a sharper camera, but it is not as portable as its rivals.
8.0
huffingtonpost.co.uk
≈ estimated
09/11/2012
Review · Upgrade advice
Verdict
The iPad 4 is a well-made tablet that looks just like the iPad 3, so owners of that model have little reason to upgrade.
10
t3.com
✓ explicit
13/12/2012
Review · Upgrade decision
Verdict
The iPad 4 is the best full-size iPad yet, but iPad 3 owners may feel it is too soon to upgrade after six months.
10
whathifi.com
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23/12/2012
Review · Audio and video test
Verdict
The iPad 4 is a strong all-round tablet whose sharp screen and good sound suit movies and games, though charging is slow and it is heavy.
8.0
laptopmag.com
✓ explicit
06/11/2012
Review · Overall tablet test
Verdict
The iPad 4 is a fast, beautifully made tablet with the strongest app range, though its Siri voice assistant is slow to respond.
8.4
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
12/11/2012
Lab test · Display and performance
Verdict
The iPad 4 leads the tablet field for game and browser speed, but its glossy glass reflects so much light that outdoor use is hard.
8.0
itpro.com
✓ explicit
22/03/2013
Review · Network and performance
Verdict
The iPad 4 is the best Apple tablet yet, but EE's 4G is patchy and pricey, so the Wi-Fi model is the safer buy.
8.0
macworld.com
✓ explicit
21/03/2014
Long-term review · Buying advice
Verdict
The iPad 4 is a fast tablet for buyers who want power and staying power, but owners of the iPad 3 gain little by upgrading.
9.0
reviewed.com
≈ estimated
02/11/2012
Lab test · Screen and battery
Verdict
The iPad 4 has the best color of any tablet tested so far, but it is heavy and hard to read in bright sunlight.
9.5
imore.com
≈ estimated
29/11/2015
Hands-on review · Feature deep dive
Verdict
The iPad 4 runs a little smoother than the iPad 3 with a much better front camera and Wi-Fi, but overall gains are modest.
8.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
23/10/2012
Full review · Large tablet
Verdict
The Apple iPad 4 is the best large tablet on build quality and performance, but it weighs 652g, has no memory card slot and changes little from the iPad 3.
T
techradar.com
13/12/2012
✓ explicit
9.0
Summary of the review
New iPad 4 review - TechRadar
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expertreviews.co.uk
24/02/2015
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8.0
Summary of the review
Apple iPad 4 review - Expert Reviews Would you like a comparison of the cellular performance or 4G bands supported by this specific iPad model compare...
8.4
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
06/11/2012
Lab test · Benchmark results
Verdict
The Apple iPad 4 is the fastest tablet in these benchmarks, but its glossy screen reflects too much outdoors and it runs hot under heavy load.
8.0
igen.fr
≈ estimated
07/11/2012
Test · Speed and battery
Verdict
The iPad 4 is the most consistent 10-inch tablet, with a much faster processor and quicker charging, but its design barely changed.
7.0
igen.fr
≈ estimated
31/03/2014
Buying advice · Versus iPad Air
Verdict
The iPad 4 is a good buy for those who skip the latest model, but at 652g it is about 200g heavier than the iPad Air.
9.4
01net.com
✓ explicit
12/11/2012
Review · Power and battery
Verdict
The iPad 4 is more of an update than a new iPad, but its power for games and work suits people upgrading from the iPad 2.
8.0
clubic.com
✓ explicit
21/12/2012
Review · Retina iPad refresh
Verdict
The Apple iPad 4 keeps the iPad 3's design and Retina screen, adding a faster processor that most apps have yet to use fully.
9.0
fwd.nl
✓ explicit
25/11/2012
Review · Changes from iPad 3
Verdict
The iPad 4 is faster than the iPad 3, with a better front camera and Lightning port, but iPad 3 owners have little reason to upgrade.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Apple iPad 4 Cellular (1GB + 128GB)

  • High-quality Retina display with sharp visuals and good color balance
  • Solid aluminum build quality that feels premium
  • Excellent battery life, often cited as lasting through a full day of typical use
  • Cellular connectivity allows for data access in areas without Wi-Fi
  • Significant performance boost over previous generations at the time of release
  • Improved FaceTime camera compared to the iPad 3

What customers don't like about Apple iPad 4 Cellular (1GB + 128GB)

  • Heavier and thicker than many competitors and subsequent models, making it difficult to hold one-handed
  • No longer receives software updates, with support ending at iOS 10.3.4
  • Limited app compatibility due to the outdated operating system
  • Lacks a microSD slot for expandable storage
  • Large bezels give it an outdated appearance compared to modern tablets
  • Charging the large battery can take a long time, even with the included 12W adapter

Verdict

The Apple iPad 4th Generation Cellular is a 9.7-inch tablet featuring a high-resolution Retina display with 2048 x 1536 pixels, a dual-core 1.4GHz A6X processor, 1GB of RAM, and a high-capacity 128GB of internal storage. Its primary advantages include 4G LTE cellular connectivity for on-the-go internet, a sharp display for media consumption, and the introduction of the modern Lightning connector for faster data transfer compared to older 30-pin models. However, its significant age makes it a legacy device with several drawbacks, most notably its limited support for modern apps and newer iOS versions, a relatively heavy build at 1.46 pounds, and the lack of a memory card slot for expandable storage.

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