All iPads have multi-touch IPS displays with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
The 1024x768 resolution was also used with the original iPad Mini.
It supports the full size Smart Keyboard accessory, mice and trackpads, and theApple Pencil.

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This layout helps users with the transition from typing on a physical keyboard to an on-screen keyboard.
These models have 10.9-inch screens, making them closer to an iPad Pro than the original version.
2022’s iPad Air 5 is also the first Air model to run on Apple’s M1 chip.

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Its A12Z Bionic chip allows for 4K video editing, 3D design, and AR.
What Is a Retina Display?
“Held at normal viewing distance” is a key component of that statement.

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How Does a Retina Display Compare to a 4K Display?
This means packing more pixels into it would make little difference.
What Is a True Tone Display?

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The True Tone display mimics this effect by detecting ambient light and shading the white coloring on the display.
What Is an IPS Display?
In-plane switching (IPS) gives the iPad a larger viewing angle.

The IPS display means more people can crowd around the iPad and still have a clear look atthe screen.
IPS displays are popular among tablets and increasingly popular in televisions.