• 9.7-inch LED-backlit Multi-Touch IPS display
• 2048 x 1536 resolution at 264 ppi
• A10 Fusion chip
• Supports Apple Pencil
• FaceTime HD camera
• Touch ID
• 1 pound
• 7.5 mm thin

Announced during the "Let's take a field trip" event held in Chicago on March 27, 2018, Apple's Early 2018 9.7-inch iPad offers users Apple Pencil support, a feature new to the sixth generation iPad line.

With a retail starting price of $329, the 9.7-inch iPad features Apple's A10 Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture. Augmented reality (AR) apps can also be enjoyed on the iPad, thanks to its 9.7-inch (diagonal) Multi-Touch display with IPS technology, built-in front and back cameras, and motion sensors.

The 2018 iPad also has a Touch ID sensor for added security, which is compatible with Apple Pay. Weighing in at one pound, Apple's 9.7-inch iPad comes in Silver, Space Gray and Gold. Users can also select between Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular connectivity.

• Apple Pencil Support: Y
• Apple Pay: Y
• Back-Facing Camera: 8 MP Video: 1080p
• Battery: Lithium-polymer
• Battery Wattage: 32.4
• Color: Gold
• CPU Manufacturer: Apple
• CPU Model: A10 Fusion chip
• Depth: 0.29 inch
• Height: 9.4 inches
• Width: 6.6 inches
• Front-Facing Camera: 1.2 MP Video: 720p
• Introduction Date: March 27, 2017
• Original Price: $329 (USD)
• Maximum Runtime: 10 hours
• In the Box: iPad, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter
• Part Number: MRJN2LL/A
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: 1
• Lightning Port: 1
• Panel Type: LED-backlit Multi-Touch with IPS
• PPI: 264
• Resolution: 2048 x 1536
• Screen Size: 9.7 inches
• OS Version: iOS 11
• Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers
• Storage Capacity: 32 GB
• Storage Type: Flash
• Weight: 1.03 pounds
• Bluetooth: 4.2
• WiFi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac