Although the 2025 iPad A16 are a true gem in terms of quality and price, it seems that Apple is not happy with this, and intends for the next ones to be even better, increasing the processor update not only by 1 year, but up to three.
And everything indicates that The iPad 12 would carry the chip from the iPhone 17That is, the A19, a much better processor than the A16, and which, if they kept the price competitive, would make this tablet the best-selling of all, without a doubt.
The next iPad will have the A19 chip
Apple could take an unexpected turn with its next basic tablet, the iPad 12. According to a report cited by MacRumors, this economic model would leave behind the custom of using previous generation chips and, instead, would incorporate the same A19 processor that the iPhone 17 carries. This would be unusual in the cheaper line of iPads, where older chips are normally used to keep the price down. However, current stock may make this possible.
If we look at the history of the cheapest iPads that we have seen, we would notice that Apple has used processors that had already debuted in iPhones years ago. For example, the iPad 11 that arrived in 2025 has an A16 chip that debuted with the iPhone 14 a while ago. Switching to an A19 would mean giving the iPad 12 a considerable jump in power compared to previous generations, with improvements in both speed and capacity for demanding tasks, since it is as if we were seeing, directly, the iPad 14, because It will make 3 leaps compared to what we have in 2025.
This possible change would not only affect raw performance, but also features that take advantage of artificial intelligence and other modern capabilities that Apple is integrating into its devices. Although there is still no official confirmation from Apple, the internal references that have been seen suggest that this model could be released in early 2026, along with other renewed products in the iPad family, which would be quite normal in Apple's annual line.
If the company finally opts for the A19 in the iPad 12, we would be facing one of the most important movements in the basic range of iPads in years. This iPad would be a more powerful option for users who want a device capable of more than simple tasks, without necessarily moving up to the price range of the “Pro” or “Air” models. In short, the economical iPad could stop being so “basic” and offer an experience closer to that of mid- and high-end devicesas long as the price is maintained, since it is the key for this product to succeed, and an increase in it could leave us a little colder, although it would be understandable due to the jump in performance.
And you, what do you prefer? That the price is maintained, but it only includes an A17, or that, on the contrary, we have the A19 despite the fact that the cost of it has increased somewhat? Leave us a comment with your opinion, although we are all clear that the best would be the good of both things.
