Apple iPad 11 (A16) 128GB Wi-Fi – Blue – 11-inch Liquid Retina, TDRA Version

The iPad 11 A16 in Blue is Apple entry-level tablet with 128GB of storage and no cellular modem: an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, the A16 chip, Touch ID and a USB-C port. Every figure here is taken from Apple own UAE tech-specs page for iPad (A16), and where Apple does not publish something, this page says so instead of filling the gap.

The TDRA Version, and the Wi-Fi-Only Question

This is the TDRA-certified UAE version of the iPad 11 A16, the unit approved for sale in the Emirates. It is the Wi-Fi model, which means there is no SIM tray and no eSIM on it. Apple does sell a separate Wi-Fi + Cellular version of this tablet with 5G on sub-6 bands, but this listing is not that one.

In practice the iPad 11 A16 in this configuration needs a Wi-Fi network or a phone hotspot to get online. Apple lists Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3 here, which is current enough that a modern router is not wasted on it.

The A16 Chip and What It Is Built For

Apple gives the iPad 11 A16 a 5-core CPU, a 4-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. For browsing, streaming, split-screen note-taking and light photo work, that is more performance than the workload actually asks for, which is the useful part: the iPad 11 A16 should stay comfortable for years rather than feeling quick only in its first one.

It is worth being straight about what the A16 is. It is a phone-class chip, not one of Apple M-series chips. That makes the iPad 11 A16 fast for everything this tablet is meant to do, and it also means it is not the silicon inside an iPad Pro, and Apple does not price it as though it were.

The Display, and Three Things Apple Does Not List

The iPad 11 A16 screen is an 11-inch Liquid Retina panel, and Apple notes it measures 10.86 inches diagonally when measured as a rectangle. Resolution is 2360 x 1640 at 264 ppi on an LED-backlit IPS panel, with True Tone and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. Apple rates brightness at 500 nits, which is an indoor and shaded-balcony figure rather than a bright-afternoon one.

Three absences are worth knowing before you buy. Apple does not list wide colour (P3) for this display, only True Tone. It does not list a fully laminated display or an anti-reflective coating, which is why there is a visible gap between the glass and the panel when you draw on it with a Pencil. And it publishes no refresh rate above the standard 60Hz, with no ProMotion. The iPad Air and iPad Pro are where Apple puts those features, and the iPad 11 A16 is priced accordingly.

128GB of Storage, and the 10-Hour Battery Figure

Storage on the iPad 11 A16 is 128GB, the entry point of the three sizes Apple offers on this model alongside 256GB and 512GB. No iPad has a memory card slot, so the size you buy is the size you keep for the life of the device. On the iPad 11 A16, 128GB is comfortable for apps, documents and streaming, and tight if you keep large video libraries stored offline.

The battery is a built-in 28.93-watt-hour lithium-polymer cell, and Apple rates it at up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video. Apple states that figure is measured by discharging the battery fully while performing those tasks, so it describes one activity run to empty rather than a mixed day of email, video calls and editing.

Cameras, Centre Stage and Video

The rear camera on the iPad 11 A16 is a 12MP Wide at f/1.8 with autofocus, panorama up to 63MP and Smart HDR 4. The front camera is a 12MP Centre Stage camera at f/2.4, and Apple places it along the landscape edge – which is the right place for it, because a tablet in a keyboard case or a stand sits landscape for video calls.

The iPad 11 A16 records video at 4K up to 60fps, 1080p up to 60fps, and 1080p slow motion at 120 or 240fps, with cinematic video stabilisation. Sound comes from landscape stereo speakers, and Apple lists dual microphones for calls and recording.

Apple Pencil, Keyboards and Touch ID

Apple lists two Apple Pencil models as compatible with the iPad 11 A16: Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Apple Pencil (1st generation), which needs an adapter to charge. Neither is included with the tablet – a Pencil is always a separate purchase, whichever one you choose.

For typing, Apple lists a Smart Connector on this model, which is the contact strip keyboard cases attach to. Unlocking and payments run through Touch ID built into the top button. There is no Face ID on the iPad 11 A16; Apple reserves that for the iPad Pro.

Who This Is Not For

If you want a laminated, anti-reflective screen or a 120Hz ProMotion panel, the iPad 11 A16 is the wrong tablet. Apple lists none of those for this model, and the unlaminated glass is something you notice most when drawing or writing directly on the screen.

Apple does not list Apple Intelligence support on its tech-specs page for this model. If the on-device AI features are the reason you are buying a tablet, confirm that point before ordering rather than after it arrives.

It is also wrong for anyone who needs mobile data away from Wi-Fi, because this is the Wi-Fi-only version with no SIM tray and no eSIM. And professional creatives should size up: the A16 is a capable chip, but sustained video editing and demanding creative apps are the reason Apple M-series iPads exist.

Warranty, Delivery and Returns from Totot

Because this is the TDRA version, the iPad 11 A16 carries the local agent warranty, and Totot adds a one-year warranty of its own on top of it. Both are handled through us, so there is no need to establish which one applies before you get in touch.

Shipping the iPad 11 A16 anywhere in the UAE is free on orders from 300 AED. Delivery takes up to 3 business days. A defective or non-conforming item can be returned within 14 days, and damage that happened in transit needs to be reported within 48 hours of delivery so it can be acted on.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Apple iPad (A16), Wi-Fi
• Display: 11-inch Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS; 10.86 inches measured diagonally as a rectangle
• Resolution: 2360 x 1640 at 264 ppi
• Brightness: 500 nits
• Display features: True Tone and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating; Apple does not list wide colour (P3), lamination, an anti-reflective coating or ProMotion
• Chip: A16 with 5-core CPU, 4-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
• Storage: 128GB; Apple also offers 256GB and 512GB, and no iPad has a memory card slot
• Rear camera: 12MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus, panorama up to 63MP, Smart HDR 4
• Front camera: 12MP Centre Stage on the landscape edge, f/2.4, Smart HDR 4
• Video recording: 4K at up to 60fps, 1080p at up to 60fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 or 240fps, cinematic video stabilisation
• Battery: 28.93-watt-hour built-in lithium-polymer; Apple rates up to 10 hours of web or video over Wi-Fi
• Connector: USB-C
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.3; no cellular on this model
• Biometrics: Touch ID in the top button
• Accessories: Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation, adapter required), neither included; Smart Connector for keyboards
• Audio: Landscape stereo speakers, dual microphones
• Dimensions: 248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm
• Weight: 477 g for the Wi-Fi model
• Operating system: iPadOS
• Colours: Silver, Blue, Pink and Yellow; this listing is Blue

Every specification on this page is taken from Apple own UAE technical specifications page for iPad (A16), including the three display features Apple does not list for this model. Full details are published on the Apple UAE – iPad (A16) Technical Specifications.

FAQ

Does the iPad 11 A16 128GB Wi-Fi support 5G?

No. This is the Wi-Fi model, with no SIM tray and no eSIM. Apple sells a separate Wi-Fi + Cellular version of the same tablet with 5G on sub-6 bands, and that is a different product.

Is an Apple Pencil included in the box?

No. Apple lists the iPad 11 A16 as compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation, with an adapter), but neither one ships with the tablet.

How bright is the iPad 11 A16 screen?

500 nits, which is the figure Apple publishes for this display. That is comfortable indoors and in shade, and workable rather than easy in direct sunlight.

Does the iPad 11 A16 have ProMotion or a 120Hz display?

No. Apple publishes no refresh rate above the standard 60Hz for this model, and does not list ProMotion on its tech-specs page.

Does the display support wide colour (P3)?

No. Apple lists True Tone for this display but does not list wide colour (P3), lamination or an anti-reflective coating.

How long does the battery last?

10 hours. Apple rates the iPad 11 A16 at up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video, measured by running the battery flat on those tasks alone rather than across a mixed day.

Can I add storage with a memory card?

No. No iPad has a memory card slot, so the 128GB in this configuration is what you keep for the life of the device.

Does it have Face ID?

No. Apple lists Touch ID built into the top button on this model, and reserves Face ID for the iPad Pro.

What warranty comes with the iPad 11 A16?

Yes, it is covered twice. This is the TDRA version, so it carries the local agent warranty, and Totot adds its own one-year warranty on top.

How long does delivery take in the UAE?

3 business days at most. Shipping is free once the order reaches 300 AED.

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