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Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)eSIM Support and Specs

Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) supports eSIM. Review Apple mobile compatibility, key device specs, SIM details, battery, display, camera and network bands for encryptSIM. Released 2018, March 27.

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At a glance

Key device specs

eSIM
Ready for instant activation
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Display
9.7", 1536x2048 pixels
Camera
8 MP, 1080p
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
Battery
8827 mAh
Storage
32GB/128GB storage, no card slot

Does Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) support eSIM?

Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) is listed as an eSIM-capable device in the encryptSIM device catalog.

eSIM supported

eSIM facts

  • Active eSIMs: Supported
  • Stored eSIMs: Varies by model
  • SIM variants: Nano-SIM + eSIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM

Connectivity profile

  • GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1954
  • Discontinued

Install flow

  • Confirm device model and regional SIM variant.
  • Buy an encryptSIM plan for the destination.
  • Scan the QR code and activate mobile data.
Device FAQ

Common questions about Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)

Does Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) support eSIM?

Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) is listed as an eSIM-capable device in the encryptSIM device catalog. eSIM availability can still vary by region, carrier, firmware, and hardware variant.

Can I use encryptSIM with Apple iPad 9.7 (2018)?

Yes. If your Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) model is unlocked and supports eSIM in your region, you can install an encryptSIM eSIM data plan on it.

Does Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) support 5G?

Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) is not listed with 5G support in this catalog entry. It may still work with LTE or other supported mobile networks depending on the model and destination.

What SIM setup does Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) use?

Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) SIM details: Nano-SIM + eSIM.

Which operating system does Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) use?

Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) is listed with iOS 11.3, up to iPadOS 17.6.1. Software updates and regional firmware can affect setup flows and carrier options.

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Technical details

Detailed Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) specifications

Network Architecture

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2g Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Other
CDMA 800 / 1900
3g Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Other 2
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4g Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A1954
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch & Availability

Announced
2018, March 27. Released 2018, March 27
Status
Discontinued

Physical Attributes

Dimensions
240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm (9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 in)
Weight
469 g (Wi-Fi) / 478 g (LTE) (1.05 lb)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Sim
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Other
Stylus support

Display Performance

Type
IPS LCD
Size
9.7 inches, 291.4 cm 2 (~71.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

Os
iOS 11.3, upgradable to iPadOS 17.6.1
Chipset
Apple A10 Fusion (16 nm)
Cpu
Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr)
Gpu
PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics)

Memory

Card Slot
No
Internal
32GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM

Main Camera

Single
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.

Selfie Camera

Single
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
Video
720p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3 5mm Jack
Yes

Connectivity

Wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
Nfc
No
Radio
No
Usb
Lightning, USB 2.0

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
Li-Po 8827 mAh, non-removable (32.9 Wh)
Talk Time
Up to 10 h (multimedia)

Misc

Colors
Silver, Gold, Space Gray
Models
A1893, A1954, iPad7,5, iPad7,6
Sar
1.18 W/kg (body)
Sar Eu
0.99 W/kg (body)
Price
About 350 EUR