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Apple iPad (3rd gen, Retina 2012): 2012 first Retina iPad.

SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2012·$499·Score 82/100

Apple's 2012 iPad 3 brought first Retina to iPad — 1536 x 2048 + first LTE option, replaced 6 months later by iPad 4.

Key specs at launch

Display
9.7" Retina 1536 x 2048
Chipset
Apple A5X
Camera
5.0 MP
Battery
11,560 mAh
What stands out
  • First Retina iPad (1536 x 2048).
  • 1 GB RAM bump.
  • First LTE iPad option.
  • 5 MP rear cam.
What to watch
  • Heat issues from A5X.
  • 652 g heavier than iPad 2.
  • Replaced 6 months later by iPad 4.
  • Final iOS 9.3.6.