Next Entry-Level iPad to Get A19 Chip and Apple Intelligence in 2027
Apple's next budget iPad is tipped for an A19 chip, 8GB RAM, Apple Intelligence, and 5G, arriving around spring 2027 at a possible $499.
Apple's next entry-level iPad is expected to arrive in spring 2027, roughly two years after the current model launched in March 2025. A report claims that details found in Apple's code reveal the upcoming tablet's main specifications.
The biggest change is said to be the chip. The next entry-level iPad will reportedly use the A19 chip with 8GB of RAM, up from the A16 chip and 6GB of RAM in the current model. That extra memory and processing power are said to enable support for Apple Intelligence and the new Siri AI.
Connectivity is also tipped for an upgrade. The tablet will reportedly include Apple's C1X modem with sub-6GHz 5G support, along with the N1 networking chip that adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support.
Pricing remains uncertain. The current entry-level iPad costs $449 after a June price hike, and the new model is speculated to cost at least $499.
The details come from a report covered by gsmarena.com, based on information said to be found in Apple's code.
Quick answers
When is the next entry-level iPad expected?
The successor to the entry-level iPad is expected in spring 2027, following the current model's March 2025 launch.
What chip will the next entry-level iPad use?
It will reportedly use the A19 chip with 8GB of RAM, compared to the A16 chip and 6GB of RAM in the current model.
How much will the new entry-level iPad cost?
The current entry-level iPad is priced at $449 after a June price hike, and the new model is speculated to cost at least $499.