The Apple iPad A16 – 11th Gen (Wi-Fi/Cell, China) is a regional variant tailored for the mainland Chinese market. It delivers a full Liquid Retina display, 5G connectivity, and USB-C, all wrapped in a sleek 10.9″ aluminum unibody. Unlike global variants, this model is available only in mainland China and supports eSIM only, with limited LTE band support.
Under the hood, it features the efficient Apple A16 chip, a 3.4 GHz 5-core CPU, a 4-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, enabling advanced AI and graphics performance—even though Apple Intelligence is not supported on this model.
iPad A16 (Wi-Fi/Cell, China) Tech Sheet
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Apple iPad A16 – 11th Gen (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China) |
| Model Number | A3356 (EMC 8806), ID: iPad15,8 |
| Processor | Apple A16, 3.4 GHz, 5-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 6 GB (verified by third-party analysis) |
| Storage Options | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB flash storage |
| Display | 10.9″ LED-backlit Liquid Retina (2360×1640, 264 ppi, 500 nits) |
| Touch ID | Yes, top-mounted |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP Wide, up to 4K video |
| Front Camera | 12 MP Ultra Wide, supports Center Stage, 1080p video |
| Wireless & Cellular | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS/GNSS, LTE (29 bands), 5G (26 bands) |
| SIM Support | eSIM only; no physical nano-SIM support |
| Apple Pencil Support | USB-C & 1st Gen Pencil compatible |
| Keyboard Compatibility | Magic Keyboard Folio (MQDP3LL/A) |
| Battery Life | Up to 9 hrs cellular, 10 hrs Wi-Fi/video; 28.93 Whr Lithium Polymer |
| Ports | USB-C, Smart Connector |
| Color Options | Silver, Blue, Yellow, Pink |
| Dimensions (inches) | 9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 |
| Weight | 1.06 lbs (481 g) |
| Pre-installed OS | iPadOS 18.3 |
| Maximum OS Supported | iPadOS 26 (no Apple Intelligence, no Live Translation, no External Display) |
| Audio/Video Support | Dolby Atmos, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HEVC, H.264 |
| Original Price (RMB) | ¥4,299 (128 GB), ¥4,799 (256 GB), ¥6,499 (512 GB) |
| Included Accessories | 1m USB-C cable, 20W USB-C power adapter |
Key Regional Differences
- This A3356 model differs from its global counterpart (A3355) by removing support for LTE bands 11 and 21, and retains eSIM-only usage.
- Like the international variant, it lacks mmWave 5G and Wide-color (P3) or ProMotion display technologies.
- Apple Intelligence features, Live Translation, and External Display Support are not available.
