What iPad Do I Have? How to Find Your iPad Model and Generation
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Quickest way: open Settings → General → About. On iPadOS 16 and later, Model Name shows the full name, for example "iPad Air 11-inch (M3)". If you need the exact model number, tap the Model Number line once: the part number (such as MXXX2LL/A) changes to a number starting with A, such as A3266. That A-number identifies your iPad precisely.
3 ways to identify your iPad
| Method | How | Works when |
|---|---|---|
| Settings | Settings → General → About → Model Name (tap Model Number to see the A-number) | The iPad turns on |
| Back of the iPad | Read the small print on the back: "Model AXXXX" | It won't turn on, or it's in a case you can remove |
| Apple ID / Apple Account | On another device: Settings → [your name] → scroll to your devices, or appleid.apple.com → Devices | You don't have the iPad with you |
You can also look at the original box (the model name is printed on the label) or connect the iPad to a Mac or PC and check it in Finder or the Apple Devices app.
Recent iPad models and their model numbers
Match the A-number from Settings or the back of your iPad with this list (models from 2022 onwards, from Apple's own identification list):
| Model | Year | Model numbers |
|---|---|---|
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) | 2025 | A3360, A3361, A3362 |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) | 2025 | A3357, A3358, A3359 |
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) | 2024 | A2925, A2926, A3007 |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) | 2024 | A2836, A2837, A3006 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) | 2022 | A2436, A2437, A2764, A2766 |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) | 2022 | A2759, A2761, A2435, A2762 |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M4) | 2026 | A3461, A3462, A3464 |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | 2026 | A3459, A3460, A3463 |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M3) | 2025 | A3268, A3269, A3271 |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M3) | 2025 | A3266, A3267, A3270 |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M2) | 2024 | A2898, A2899, A2900 |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M2) | 2024 | A2902, A2903, A2904 |
| iPad Air (5th generation) | 2022 | A2588, A2589, A2591 |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro) | 2024 | A2993, A2995, A2996 |
| iPad (A16) | 2025 | A3354, A3355, A3356 |
| iPad (10th generation) | 2022 | A2696, A2757, A2777, A3162 |
Older iPad? Apple's support article "Identify your iPad model" lists every model back to the original 2010 iPad.
Tell the iPad families apart by looking
| Family | Screen sizes | How to recognise it |
|---|---|---|
| iPad Pro | 11" and 13" (older: 12.9") | Face ID (no Home button, no Touch ID), very thin, four speakers; M4/M5 models have an OLED screen |
| iPad Air | 11" and 13" (older: 10.9") | Touch ID in the top button, flat edges, Apple M-series chip |
| iPad (standard) | 10.9" / 11" | Touch ID in the top button, colourful finishes; landscape front camera from the 10th generation |
| iPad mini | 8.3" | Small size, Touch ID in the top button |
| Older models | 9.7"–10.5" | Round Home button below the screen |
Which Apple Pencil works with my iPad?
| iPad | Compatible Apple Pencil |
|---|---|
| iPad Pro (M4, M5), iPad Air (M2, M3, M4), iPad mini (A17 Pro) | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| iPad (10th generation), iPad (A16) | Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil 1st generation (with adapter) |
| iPad Pro 2018–2022, iPad Air 4th/5th gen, iPad mini 6th gen | Apple Pencil 2nd generation, Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| Home-button iPads that support a Pencil (e.g. iPad 6th–9th gen, iPad Air 3rd gen, iPad mini 5th gen) | Apple Pencil 1st generation |
Always confirm on Apple's compatibility page before buying a Pencil, case or keyboard; accessories are made for exact models, which is the main reason you need to know your model.
How do I know what size iPad I have?
The model name usually includes the size ("11-inch", "13-inch"). If it doesn't (older models), find the name in the table above or on Apple's list. Measuring the screen diagonally (glass only, not the frame) also works.
How much storage does my iPad have?
Settings → General → About shows Capacity (total storage); Settings → General → iPad Storage shows what's using it.
Will my iPad get the latest iPadOS?
Settings → General → Software Update shows whether a newer iPadOS is available for your model. If it says your iPad is up to date but friends have a newer version, your model is probably no longer supported for major updates. Apps may still work for a while, but security updates eventually stop.
FAQ
Where is the model number on an iPad?
In Settings → General → About (tap Model Number to switch to the A-number), and in small print on the back of the iPad.
What generation is my iPad?
Settings → General → About → Model Name shows it on iPadOS 16 and later. On older software, use the A-number with Apple's list.
What is the newest iPad?
As of late 2026, Apple's newest models are the iPad Air (M4) from 2026 and the iPad Pro (M5) from 2025, alongside the iPad (A16) and iPad mini (A17 Pro).
Can I find my iPad model by serial number?
Yes. Enter the serial number (Settings → General → About) at Apple's "Check Coverage" page, which shows the exact model.