Apple Code Confirms iPad 12 Specs: A19, 8GB RAM, N1, C1X Modem

Apple's code reveals the next budget iPad will pack an A19 chip, 8GB RAM, a C1X modem and the N1 networking chip with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread support. The A19 brings Apple Intelligence features missing from the iPad 11. It is expected in spring 2027 starting at $449.

• iPad 12 gets an A19 chip, up from A16 on iPad 11
• 8GB RAM is the minimum for Apple Intelligence
• C1X modem supports sub-6GHz 5G and beats Qualcomm on efficiency
• N1 chip adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread