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Apple iPad 4 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:16 GBScreen size:9.7 inchesChipset:Apple A6X

Apple iPad 4 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

90%

5.5

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of tablets
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

5.5

Battery

12%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

6.8

Software & Features

5%

4.7

Design

3%

6.7

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 72% of tablets
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 393 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 78% of tablets
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Available versions:
1GB + 16GB1GB + 32GBCheck price
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1GB + 64GB1GB + 128GB
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Technical Specifications of tablet Apple iPad 4 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

22%

4.7

Performance

20%

5.5

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

5.5

Battery

12%

6.1

Connectivity

8%

6.8

Software & Features

5%

4.7

Design

3%

6.7

Audio & Multimedia

5.5
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 393 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
Apple iPad 4 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has a user popularity of 7.3 points, which is lower than 71.9% of Tablets.
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.0
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
32 nm
Process node
32 nm
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 32 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 82.5% of tablets and equal to the node used in 4.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
16 GB
Internal storage
16 GB
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 16 GB which is smaller than the storage of 78.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Apple A6X
Chipset
Apple A6X
â–² Better than 83% of models
This tablet uses the Apple A6X chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 82.6% of tablets and equal to those in 0.4% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2048×1536
Screen resolution
2048×1536
â–² Better than 69% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2048×1536 which is higher than that of 68.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
264 ppi
Pixel density
264 ppi
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 264 ppi which is higher than that of 71% of tablets and equal to that of 5.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
Display glass type
Aluminosilicate Glass
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This tablet uses Aluminosilicate Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 58% of tablets and equal to that on 7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 1.2 MP which is lower than in 86.3% of tablets and equal to that in 4.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 69.8% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
â–² Better than 18% of models
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
11,560 mAh
Battery capacity
11,560 mAh
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 11,560 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 97% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
12 W
Charging speed
12 W
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 12 W which is slower than in 58.9% of tablets and equal to speeds in 1.5% of tablets.
Battery life
10 hours
Battery life
10 hours
â–¼ Worse than 40% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 10 hours, which is longer than that of 39.1% of tablets and equal to that of 20.5% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
iOS
Operating system
iOS
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
This tablet uses the iOS operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 98.5%.
Update support duration
long
Update support duration
long
â–² Better than 80% of models
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
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 20% of models
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
App tracking protection
yes
â–² Better than 72% of models
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
652 g
Weight
652 g
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 652 g which is heavier than 83.7% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.5% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Apple iPad 4 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Apple A6X
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This tablet uses the Apple A6X chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A6X vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 75.7% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    11,560 mAh
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (11560 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    11,560 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Longer update support
    Update support duration
    long
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Allows manual focus
    Manual focus
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    2048×1536
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2048×1536 vs 1920×1200
  • 28 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    32
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    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
  • 17.9% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    264 ppi
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Includes app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • 7.43x cheaper
    Apple iPad 4 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£35 vs £260).
    £35 vs £260
  • More capable chipset
    Chipset
    Apple A6X
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This tablet uses the Apple A6X chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A6X vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 28 more GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    32
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    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
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    2048×1536
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2048×1536 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2048×1536 vs 1920×1200
  • 17.9% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    264 ppi
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 43 ppi higher screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    264 ppi
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Allows manual focus
    Manual focus
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • 75.7% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    11,560 mAh
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (11560 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    11,560 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports AirPlay
    AirPlay
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This tablet supports AirPlay, the average tablet does not. 7.6% of tablets are AirPlay compatible.
  • Longer update support
    Update support duration
    long
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Includes app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
    Reduce White Point accessibility dimming
  • 3.8 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1.2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity 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
    Operating system
    iOS
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    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
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • 30% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    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
  • 8.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Apple iPad 4 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad 4 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.36 vs 8.000).
    7.36 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (2 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    2 vs 6
  • 30% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    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
    Process node
    32 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (32 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    32 nm vs 14 nm
  • 75% less storage
    Internal storage
    16 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    PowerVR SGX554MP4
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This tablet uses the PowerVR SGX554MP4 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    PowerVR SGX554MP4 vs Mali-G51
  • 53.8% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    300 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <311 MHz – >1.1k MHz
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (300 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    300 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 800 MHz slower RAM speed
    RAM speed
    1,066 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <800 MHz – >6.4k MHz
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1066 MHz vs 1866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1866 MHz.
    1,066 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • Older DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    LPDDR2
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet uses an older DDR memory version than the average tablet (LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3). The average tablet uses DDR version LPDDR3.
    LPDDR2 vs LPDDR3
  • Less durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Aluminosilicate Glass
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Aluminosilicate Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    928:1
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet has a lower contrast ratio than the average tablet (928:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    928:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 0.4 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    9.7 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <7 inches – >12 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    9.7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >300 Hz
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3.8 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    1.2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No HDR photo mode
    HDR photo mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • No burst mode
    Serial shot / Burst mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This tablet does not have a panorama mode, the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets include panorama features.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 33.3% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    12 W
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (12 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    12 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    Operating system
    iOS
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    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
    Split-screen support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Apple iPad 4 WiFi
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad 4 WiFi (1GB + 16GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No widgets
    Widgets support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This tablet does not support widgets, the average tablet does. 93.5% of tablets support widgets.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    Offline voice recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 33.1% heavier
    Weight
    652 g
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (652 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    652 g vs 490 g
  • 1.4 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9.4 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    9.4 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 7 older release date
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019).
    November 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • 2 points lower iFixit repairability score
    Repairability score (iFixit)
    2 points
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 points – >10 points
    This tablet has a lower repairability score than the average tablet (2 points vs 4 points). The average tablet repairability score is 4 points.
    2 points vs 4 points
  • 41.2 mm taller
    Width
    241.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (241.2 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    241.2 mm vs 200.0 mm

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itpro.com
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whathifi.com
23/12/2012
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t3.com
13/12/2012
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techradar.com
13/12/2012
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telegraph.co.uk
31/10/2012
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macworld.com
07/11/2012
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newatlas.com
02/11/2012
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laptopmag.com
06/11/2012
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notebookcheck.net
12/11/2012
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23/10/2012
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theverge.com
30/10/2012
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cnet.com
22/10/2013
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theregister.com
08/11/2012
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uk.pcmag.com
16/05/2014
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computerbild.de
28/11/2012
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pcwelt.de
12/11/2012
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06/11/2012
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macwelt.de
06/11/2012
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hifitest.de
18/02/2013
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connect.de
19/12/2012
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stern.de
30/11/2012
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lesnumeriques.com
21/11/2012
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03/12/2012
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12/11/2012
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07/11/2012
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ipadizate.com
23/11/2012
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05/11/2012
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31/10/2012
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21/11/2012
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23/10/2012
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06/11/2012
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What we like about Apple iPad 4 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Retina display with high pixel density (264 ppi) providing sharp text and vibrant images
  • Solid and premium build quality with a durable aluminum chassis
  • Strong battery life, often cited as reaching up to 10 hours of typical use
  • Smooth and fast performance at launch due to the dual-core A6X processor
  • Extensive library of high-quality tablet-optimised apps in the App Store
  • Improved FaceTime HD front-facing camera compared to previous models
  • Lightning connector is smaller and more durable than the previous 30-pin dock

What we don't like about Apple iPad 4 WiFi (1GB + 16GB)

  • Heavy and bulky design (652g) making it difficult to hold with one hand for long periods
  • Lack of modern software support, as it is limited to iOS 10.3.3 or 10.3.4
  • Slow charging times even with the provided 12W power adapter
  • Incompatibility with older 30-pin accessories without expensive adapters
  • No expandable storage via microSD card slot
  • Large bezels around the screen that give it an outdated appearance by modern standards
  • Propensity to run warm during intensive tasks like high-end gaming

Verdict

The Apple iPad 4th Generation WiFi (A1458) features a 9.7-inch Retina display with a 2048x1536 resolution at 264 ppi, powered by a dual-core 1.4GHz A6X chip with quad-core graphics and 1GB of LPDDR2 RAM. This 16GB model includes a 5MP iSight rear camera capable of 1080p video, a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera, and replaced the legacy 30-pin connector with the digital Lightning port. Main pros include its exceptionally sharp high-resolution screen, significantly improved CPU performance over its predecessor, and a reliable 10-hour battery life. However, notable cons include its lack of expandable storage via memory card slot, a relatively heavy build at 1.44 lbs compared to modern tablets, and a long charging time even with the upgraded 12W adapter.

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