A report published September 25, 2026, says Apple code points to an A19 chip, 8 GB of RAM and updated connectivity in a prospective 12th-generation entry-level iPad. Apple had not announced the model as of September 28.
What the iPad 12 leak claims
The reported hardware points to a new processor and more memory than in the current entry-level iPad. The current model is reported to use an A16 chip and 6 GB of RAM; the prospective iPad is said to have an A19 and 8 GB.
| Model | Processor | RAM |
| Current entry-level iPad | A16 | 6 GB |
| Prospective 12th-generation iPad | A19 (reported) | 8 GB (reported) |
N1 and C1X: reported connectivity
The N1 networking chip is reportedly associated with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread. Cellular models are reported to use a C1X modem that supports sub-6 GHz 5G.
Apple Intelligence compatibility
Apple Intelligence compatibility is reported or inferred from the alleged hardware. It is an expected capability for the prospective iPad, rather than a feature Apple has announced for this model.
