iPad (9th gen) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays £129 to £173 for an iPad (9th gen) in good condition (Wi-Fi, depending on storage, 5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £290 for an iPad, a single figure for every iPad model. The iPad (9th gen) gets iPadOS 27 but cannot run Apple Intelligence.
What an iPad (9th gen) sells for, by country
| Country | Best local quote | Apple Trade In, any iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $228 CeX | - |
| Hong Kong | HK$500 Tradein852 先達 | up to HK$2,500 |
| India | ₹18,000 CeX | - |
| Ireland | €156 CeX | - |
| Italy | €107 CeX | - |
| Japan | ¥32,000 イオシス 買取 | up to ¥53,000 |
| Mexico | MX$2,205 CeX | - |
| Netherlands | €134 CeX | - |
| Poland | 570 PLN CeX | - |
| Portugal | €117 CeX | - |
| Singapore | $200 Mister Mobile | - |
| Spain | €167 CeX | - |
| United Kingdom | £129 CeX | up to £290 |
Apple publishes one trade-in figure for each iPad family, the most it pays for the newest model in the best condition. An older iPad (9th gen) gets less, so the tool leaves Apple's figure out of the upgrade cost and uses local quotes.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPad (9th gen) to the iPad (A16)?
A new iPad (A16) 128GB Wi-Fi costs £429 in the United Kingdom. After selling an iPad (9th gen) at the best local quote, it costs £300 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: MAYBE.
Your iPad (9th gen) still does the job. The iPad (A16) is a nice-to-have.
- It is 5 years old.
What the iPad (A16) adds
- The A16 chip, newer than your A13.
- USB-C instead of Lightning, one cable for your iPad, laptop and phone.
Your own result depends on storage, Wi-Fi or Cellular, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your iPad.
If the battery is the problem, Apple's battery service costs far less than a new iPad.
iPad (9th gen) vs current iPads
| iPad (9th gen) | iPad (A16) | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A13 | A16 | M4 |
| iPadOS updates | iPadOS 27 | iPadOS 27 | iPadOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | No | No | Yes |
| Apple Pencil Pro | No | No | Yes |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPad (9th gen) get iPadOS 27?
Yes. Apple lists the iPad (9th gen) as supported by iPadOS 27.
Can the iPad (9th gen) run Apple Intelligence?
No. On iPad, Apple Intelligence needs an M1 chip or later, or the iPad mini (A17 Pro).
Does the iPad (9th gen) work with the Apple Pencil Pro?
No. The Apple Pencil Pro works with the iPad Pro (M4) and later, the iPad Air (M2) and later, and the iPad mini (A17 Pro).
How much is an iPad (9th gen) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays £129 to £173 for an iPad (9th gen) in good condition (Wi-Fi, depending on storage, 5 Oct 2026).
More
Other iPad models: iPad (A16) · iPad (10th gen) · iPad (8th gen) · iPad (7th gen)
iPad trade-in prices by country: Australia · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Singapore · Spain · United Kingdom
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple Trade In, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.