When you think of tablets, you think of iPad — and that’s no coincidence. Apple revolutionized the tablet market in 2010, and over a decade later, iPads remain the most powerful, premium, and polished tablets available in India and worldwide.
From students and artists to business professionals and filmmakers, Apple’s iPad lineup offers something for everyone. Whether it’s the affordable iPad 10th Gen or the mighty iPad Pro with M4 chip, Apple continues to lead the pack in performance, design, and ecosystem integration.
Let’s take a deep dive into Apple’s iPad journey in India, explore its current offerings in 2025, and understand why it’s still the benchmark for tablet innovation.
Apple officially brought the iPad to India soon after its global launch in 2010. Over the years, the iPad evolved from a media consumption device to a powerful computing platform, challenging even laptops in some cases.
With iPadOS, Apple introduced multitasking, desktop-like browsing, Apple Pencil support, and Mac-level power with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M4) — making iPads versatile tools for productivity, creativity, and entertainment.
In India, iPads are available via Apple Stores, online Apple Store India, and major e-retailers like Flipkart and Amazon.
Apple offers a wide range of iPads across various price brackets:
iPad 9th Gen (10.2") – Starting around ₹29,900
iPad 10th Gen (10.9") – Starting around ₹37,900
iPad Air (M2, 11"/13") – From ₹59,900
iPad Pro (M4, 11"/13") – From ₹99,900
With prices spanning entry-level to premium, Apple has made the iPad more accessible for students, creators, and pros alike.
From the A13 chip in the base iPad to the M4 chip in the latest iPad Pro, Apple’s custom silicon delivers blazing-fast performance, far ahead of most Android tablets. You can:
Edit 4K videos on LumaFusion
Run Procreate smoothly for digital art
Open heavy Excel files or code on apps like Juno and Pythonista
Even the iPad Air now ships with M2 chips, offering laptop-level power in a sleek, portable design.
Apple’s iPads are known for their Retina displays, with:
True Tone and P3 wide color
ProMotion 120Hz on iPad Pro
Mini-LED and OLED in high-end variants
Anti-reflective coating and high brightness for outdoor use
iPad Pro (2025) takes it a notch higher with the new Tandem OLED panel, offering incredible contrast and color accuracy, perfect for creatives and entertainment lovers.
iPadOS in 2025 is more powerful than ever:
Stage Manager for windowed multitasking
Desktop-class Safari
Final Cut Pro & Logic Pro for iPad
Universal clipboard, Handoff, AirDrop with iPhone/Mac
Apple Pencil Pro support with hover preview, rotation, and pressure
It’s the closest a tablet has ever come to replacing a laptop — without sacrificing touch-first functionality.
Apple’s Smart Keyboard Folio, Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil Pro/2nd Gen elevate the iPad experience:
Great for typing documents, taking notes, drawing, and presentations
Magnetic attachment, instant pairing, and wireless charging
Pencil Pro supports haptic feedback, barrel roll, and find-my-pencil
These tools transform the iPad into a powerful workstation or digital canvas, depending on your use case.
iPad 10th Gen (₹37,900) – Great for students and everyday use, vibrant design, USB-C, 10.9” display
iPad Air M2 (₹59,900) – For creators and professionals who need M2 power and a sleek design
iPad Pro M4 (₹99,900 onwards) – The ultimate tablet. OLED display, up to 2TB storage, Thunderbolt, Pro accessories
iPad 9th Gen (₹29,900) – Still popular as a budget entry point for casual users and learners
Students & UPSC aspirants who want reliable note-taking, PDF reading, and video lectures
Artists & designers who use Procreate, Adobe Fresco, or SketchBook
Teachers, doctors, and professionals for video conferencing, form filling, and productivity apps
Filmmakers and editors who want mobile editing with FCP, DaVinci Resolve, or LumaFusion
Anyone who values fluid software, great cameras, and long-term updates
In 2025 and beyond, Apple is expected to:
Bring OLED iPads across the lineup
Push deeper integration between macOS and iPadOS
Launch iPads with foldable displays (rumored for 2026)
Introduce generative AI tools in iPadOS 18+
Expand iPad offerings with student-specific bundles and educational programs in India
Apple iPads may not be the cheapest, but they deliver premium performance, industry-leading displays, and unmatched ecosystem support — making them a worthy investment for anyone serious about tablets.
Whether you want to sketch, study, stream, or strategize, there's an iPad built for you — and it’s now more accessible than ever in India.