Best iPads with Wi-Fi and cellular
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 9, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: the 11-inch iPad (A16) with Wi-Fi + Cellular, 128GB. It's the newest standard iPad, so it gets the longest software support of anything here, and it's the sensible balance of price, screen size and battery for notes, streaming, maps and email on the road. If you want the most tablet for the least money, this is it.
Who the others suit:
- iPad Air (M-series, 256GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular) — the sweet spot for creatives: bigger, sharper screen, Apple Pencil Pro support and a faster chip for drawing, editing and multitasking.
- iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) — for professionals who want the best display and speed and will pay for it; heavy and overkill for casual use.
- iPad mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular) — the one-hand, pocketable option for reading, note-taking and travel.
- Older/refurbished iPads — fine as a cheap second screen or kids' tablet, but expect shorter software support.
Whatever you pick, buy the cellular version with at least 128GB; 64GB fills up fast once you download offline maps and shows.
The picks
- #1
Apple iPad (2025) A16 Chip Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB
- Connections: USB-C
- Active Digitizer (Stylus pen): No
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Camera Resolution (front) (MP): 12.0
- System on Chip (SoC): Apple A16
- Pixel Density (PPI): 264
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