You have probably been looking for an iPad and you don’t know where to start. With several models and types to choose from, it can get confusing trying to understand which one truly fits your needs. This blog seeks to help you know exactly which 2025 iPad is for you, breaking down the iPad A16, the iPad M3, and the entire 2025.

What’s New in the 2025 iPad Lineup

The apple ipad  2025 brings one of the cleanest and most powerful iPad families we’ve seen:

• iPad (11th Gen) powered by the A16 chip
• iPad Air (2025) powered by the M3 chip
• iPad Pro (2025) powered by the M4 chip

Apple iPad 2025-A16

The 2025 iPad A16 chip bridges the gap between affordability and high performance. If you’re shopping for a tablet for school, work, or everyday use, this model delivers strong capabilities without the premium price tag. With its modern design, generous storage, and familiar Apple ecosystem, it’s a smart pick for many customers in Kenya.

Key Features

• Chip: A16 Bionic — delivers smooth performance for multitasking, video editing, and creative apps.
• Display: 11-inch Liquid Retina, 2360×1640 resolution, True Tone, bright and vibrant for reading, streaming and drawing.
• Storage: Starts at 128 GB — ample space for apps, photos, videos, and productivity work.
• Cameras: 12 MP rear + 12 MP front with Centre Stage for quality video-calls and content capture.
• Design & Connectivity: USB-C port, Touch ID, modern slim aluminum body.
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Best-Selling Feature

High performance at a great value.
The standout selling point for this iPad is that you’re getting the newer A16-chip performance and generous storage for a price that’s far lower than premium models. It makes it especially appealing for students, casual creatives, families and general users who want “a serious iPad” without “premium iPad Pro” expense.

Apple Pencil Support

• ✅ Apple Pencil (1st Generation) — Supported (via USB-C to Pencil adapter).ad (11th Gen) – Powered by the A16 Chip
• ✅ Apple Pencil (USB-C) — Supported.

Best-selling feature: Exceptional value with serious performance for the everyday user.

iPad Air 2025  (M3) 

The iPad Air (M3) takes what was great about the iPad Air line and pushes it further: a powerful M3 chip, crisp display, full support for advanced accessories, and a price point that sits between the entry level and premium models. It’s perfect for users who want more than basic tablet performance—but aren’t ready for full pro-tier pricing.

Key Features

• Chip & Performance: The M3 chip in the iPad Air features an 8-core CPU and 9-core GPU (along with a 16-core Neural Engine), delivering major improvements in processing and graphics performance.
• Display Options: Available in 11″ and 13″ sizes. For example, the 11″ model has a 2360×1640 resolution Liquid Retina display.
• Storage & Memory: Models start around 128 GB storage, with options up to 1 TB in larger configurations.
• Connectivity & Features: Includes USB-C port (10 Gb/s in some models), Wi-Fi 6E, optional 5G cellular models, Touch ID built into the top-button.
• Camera & Use Cases: 12 MP rear camera with 4K video recording; 12 MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage—ideal for video calls or content creation.
• Design & Portability: Thin, lightweight chassis; especially the 11″ version is very portable for taking to classes, meetings or creative work.

Best-Selling Feature

The biggest draw of the iPad Air (M3) is that it offers a serious jump in power—thanks to the M3 chip—while keeping size and weight manageable. For creatives, students, professionals who want real capability (editing, design, note-taking, multitasking) this model ticks the box.

Apple Pencil Compatibility

It does not support the older Apple Pencil (1st Gen) in the same advanced way; best to highlight the compatible pencils clearly when selling. it stands out

• ✅ Supports Apple Pencil Pro — full advanced features such as hover, squeeze/roll gestures (depending on region support)
• ✅ Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) — standard compatible stylus

Price in Kenya

• The price Ranges from KSh 115,000 – KSh 165,000 depending on size (11″/13″) and storage.

iPad Pro 2025  (M5) 

The 2025 iPad Pro is Apple’s most powerful tablet ever — built for AI workloads, 3D design, professional editing, and advanced creative workflows. Powered by the M5 chip, this iPad targets professionals who want PC-level performance in a touch-first, ultra-portable form.

Key Features

• M5 Chip: Next-Gen Speed
  • Faster CPU & GPU
  • Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • Up to 3.5× faster AI performance than M4
• Ultra Retina XDR OLED Display (Tandem OLED)
  • Extreme brightness
  • Rich contrast
  • 120Hz ProMotion
• 12GB Unified Memory (base models)
• Storage up to 2TB
• Thunderbolt / USB-4 – For pro accessories and external monitors
• Pro-Level Cameras + LiDAR – For AR, product photography, and scanning
  Source: Apple Newsroom link above

Best-Selling Feature

Next-generation AI and creative performance.
If you’re into video editing, animation, 3D modeling, code, or high-end workloads, the M5 iPad Pro is unmatched.

Apple Pencil Support

• Apple Pencil Pro – Fully supported (hover, squeeze, haptic feedback)
• Apple Pencil (USB-C) – Supported for basic use

Price in Kenya

• The iPad pro M5 Starts around KSh 220,000 for the 11-inch base model.

In conclusion iPad (A16) delivers the best value with strong everyday performance and Apple Pencil USB-C support, making it ideal for students and casual users. The iPad Air (M3) offers a big jump in speed, better graphics, and support for Apple Pencil Pro, perfect for creators and professionals who want power without the Pro price. At the top, the iPad Pro (M5) brings unmatched performance with its advanced chip, stunning XDR display, and full pro-level features built for editors, designers, developers, and high-end creative work