It is common for iPad owners to be unaware of the specific models they have. Sometimes it is not as easy to look back on your tablet because you want to know whether it is an iPad Air, Pro or Mini.

It is often complex in physical stores where you can buy an iPad, which sometimes involves only the normal “iPad”, without specifying which model is there. Luckily here we are here to help you!

The compatibility of some apps with your device, as well as which iPad can be useful to know the latest version of the operating system. If you are thinking of selling your iPad or buying it on the other hand, it can be very useful.

Here we show you three simple tricks to discover your iPad model. Keep in mind that since its first release in April 2010, Apple has created 18 total models.

Step 1. Locate the model number on the back

Apple does not include generation and model names on the back of iPads: it will make it very easy for us. Now, this will not cost you anything to find the model number: the code that follows the “model” tag and that happens before “A”.

Due to this final feature, the model number is sometimes referred to as “A” number. It can also be found in the ‘Settings’ of your iPad, as we tell in the next section.

Once you have located the “A” number for your tablet, you can now go to the table below.

step. Check the SKU number in the ‘Settings’

Alternatively, you can locate the SKU number along with many other information in the ‘Settings’ of your iPad, following the same process as if it was an iPhone. Here we tell the steps one by one.

Is 1. Open your iPad’s ‘Settings’ and slide the menu with the left hand till you find the ‘General‘ section. Select it

2 . Now, on the right, click on the option ‘ Information ‘.

4 . Finally, you can also know the “A” number by tapping on the SKU number. You will see that the code changes and that you will see a combination that begins with the letter “A“.

Step 3. Take a look at the design and size of the iPad

Thirdly, you can also separate an iPad from the other by looking at the specifics of its design. One model will have a larger monitor than the other, the different types of ports or screen quality will also be different.

Do you have a start button?

One of the most obvious features to separate the latest model with previous generations is to see if your iPad has a Start button at the bottom of the screen. If so, it confirms that it is one of the iPad Pro 2018. All of the above have a start button.

USB Type-C, Lightning or 30-pin connector?

To know almost what kind of model it is, you should see the type of connector charging the battery. In this sense, there are three possibilities: either this new USB Type-C, Lightning connector or the oldest 30-pin.

This trick will work to isolate the new iPad, which is with USB C, and is specifically the third and fourth generation, because with the exception, they are practically identical. 30-pin is slightly wider than electricity.

Lightning port was introduced in September 2012, so if your iPad was previously manufactured and it has 30 pins, it means that it can be only one of the first three models.

How many speakers does it have?

There is a fast way to know if your iPad is one of the Pro Range or not, you are checking the number of speakers, because these models have a total of four, while the rest has only one pair.

The iPad, Mini iPad and iPad Air have two speakers on both sides of the 30-pin or lightning connector. On the contrary, they have two speakers in iPad Pro, as well as two extras on the top of the device.

Do you have a Retina display?

To check if your iPad has a retina screen, you should see its resolution. Those who are involved will have a better image quality than those who do not do so logically.

It is true that this feature is difficult to know if you do not have another iPad with which to compare you. However, you should know that Retina Display is present on all Apple iPad tablets of the third generation.

3G, 4G connectivity or only wifi?

Some iPad only work with Wi-Fi, while others provide the possibility of using mobile data as long as you have a SIM card. Whether or not you have a slot for this type of card on your iPad, it is as easy as checking what is your case.

On the other hand, separating the iPad with 3G connectivity with people with 4G connectivity is a bit more difficult. 4G mobile telephony came in the iPad from the fourth generation in 2012, although in the United States it had already done it with the previous generation.

How much storage capacity does it have?

Knowing how easy it is to go to the ‘settings’ of your device in your iPad and it is as easy as finding the total number of gigs in the ‘Information’ section of the ‘General’ section.

Most iPads have a capacity of 32, 64 or 128GB. This information will give you some hints to know that you have a particular tablet model, although the possibilities are so high that viewing model numbers is still more accurate.

The only case in which you will no doubt have what model you have, if its capacity is 1 TB, because it can only be one of the 2018 models of the iPad Pro generation. Measure the screen to know whether 11 or 12.9 inches.

With what description is it closer?

Below, we show you a summary table in which you will find more information about the physical characteristics of each iPad model.