NEW DELHI: Apple lists the iPad A16 from Rs 49,900 for 128GB with Wi-Fi to Rs 1,03,900 for 512GB with Wi-Fi + Cellular in India. There are six storage and connectivity combinations, and each is offered in Blue, Pink, Yellow and Silver. The table below separates the device prices from conditional card benefits and monthly instalment figures.
| Storage | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi + Cellular | Colours at these prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | Rs 49,900 | Rs 67,900 | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Silver |
| 256GB | Rs 61,900 | Rs 79,900 | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Silver |
| 512GB | Rs 85,900 | Rs 1,03,900 | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Silver |
Read the table as two separate decisions
Price as of 10 November 2026, 19:24 IST. These are Apple India store prices for the tablet itself. Storage and connectivity are the choices that move the listed amount; the colour does not change it. The page shows the same figures across all the finishes in the table, so there is no separate colour premium to add.
The first decision is how much material must stay on the device. A student carrying downloaded lectures, scanned textbooks and project files has a different storage problem from someone using the iPad mainly for browser-based classes. Consider the files that need to remain accessible away from a dependable connection, rather than counting installed apps alone.
The second decision is where the tablet will connect. A home study desk and a college library may already provide suitable Wi-Fi. Field visits, travel and work between locations raise a different question about independent access to mobile data. More storage does not provide that connection, and a cellular modem does not add file capacity.
What stays the same across the storage options
Apple specifies the A16 chip for this iPad, with a 5-core CPU and 4-core GPU. Its Liquid Retina display has a resolution of 2360 x 1640 pixels and a listed brightness of 500 nits. Those specifications belong to the model, rather than being upgrades reserved for the largest storage option.
That matters when comparing the upper end of this table with the entry version. The most expensive configuration combines larger storage with cellular connectivity. Its position at the top of the list should not be taken to mean that Apple has substituted a different chip or a different display for that version.
Cellular has an eSIM requirement
The cellular model uses eSIM and is not compatible with physical SIM cards. Apple also lists GPS/GNSS for the Wi-Fi + Cellular version. Anyone moving from a tablet with a removable SIM should check the intended operator and plan before expecting the same setup process on this iPad.
For a field researcher, the useful question is whether the tablet needs to remain connected while the phone is occupied elsewhere. For a household sharing the iPad, the question may instead be whether mobile access would be used often enough to become part of the routine. These are usage differences that the storage number cannot answer.
Plan the complete study or work setup
Apple includes a USB-C charging cable and a 20W USB-C power adapter in the box. Its store identifies Magic Keyboard Folio as the keyboard designed for this iPad. A keyboard, protective case or drawing accessory should be accounted for separately from the six tablet prices, with compatibility checked for the A16 model.
For example, a student using the device primarily for long typed assignments should work through the typing arrangement as carefully as the storage choice. Someone marking handwritten notes should instead confirm the exact accessory involved. These practical checks can change the total equipment plan even when the tablet configuration remains the same.
Keep the exact configuration on any equipment request so a shared purchasing process preserves both choices.
Who each configuration is for
The entry Wi-Fi configuration is the straightforward reference for a user whose work is mostly online and whose main locations have reliable wireless access. Larger Wi-Fi capacities suit a different pattern: keeping more course material, recordings or project assets locally while continuing to rely on those existing networks.
The cellular versions address access away from those networks. They still require a separate assessment of local file needs, which is why Apple offers the same storage steps on both sides of the table. There is no universal configuration for all students or all offices; the combination should follow the actual work and connection arrangements.
For related setup details, read our guides to iPad A16 USB-C data and video support, the iPad A16 and Xiaomi Pad 8 price comparison and the AppleCare battery-service threshold.
Official sources: Apple India iPad configuration prices and iPad A16 technical specifications.
