We pay $200–$560 in Canada for the iPad 11th generation with the A16 chip, depending on its storage and condition. Two things set your number: how much storage it has — 128GB, 256GB or 512GB — and what shape it is in, from still sealed in the box down to well-used but fully working.
A sealed 512GB model sits at the top of the range at $560, while a Fair-condition 128GB model sits at the bottom at $200. Most used units in good everyday shape land somewhere in the middle, and you can get your exact figure in about 30 seconds with our online quote tool — no guessing and no obligation.
Full price breakdown by condition
Here is the complete range we pay for the iPad (A16) in Canada. Wi-Fi and cellular versions both fall inside these ranges, and higher storage moves your iPad toward the higher end of each band. A 512GB unit will always sit above an otherwise identical 128GB unit, because storage is the main thing buyers pay extra for on this model.
- Overall: $200–$560
- Sealed: $410–$560
- Like New: $310–$460
- Good: $260–$410
- Fair: $200–$360
Not sure which condition yours falls into? Here is how we define each one, in plain English:
- Sealed means the iPad is unopened, still in its original factory packaging with the wrap intact. It has never been set up or used.
- Like New means flawless. No scratches, scuffs or marks you can see, the screen is perfect, and everything works exactly as it did out of the box.
- Good means light scratches from normal use, but no cracks anywhere. The screen, body and buttons are all intact and fully working.
- Fair means visible wear — heavier scratches, small dings or signs of everyday life — but the iPad still works fully. Fair is for honest, working tablets that have lived a real life, not for damaged ones.
Be honest about the condition when you get your quote. The price you lock in is based on the condition you choose, and it holds for seven days as long as the iPad matches your description when we see it. Describing it accurately up front is the fastest way to a smooth, same-day payment with no surprises for either side. You can see the full iPad range we buy on our sell your iPad page.
Why "iPad A16" searches are up about 500%
If you have noticed everyone suddenly talking about the "iPad A16," you are not imagining it. Google Trends data shows searches for "ipad a16" up roughly 500%, and there is a simple reason behind the spike: this is Apple's current entry-level iPad, and entry-level iPads sell in enormous numbers.
The 11th-generation iPad is the tablet people buy as a gift, pick up for school, hand to the kids, or choose as a first tablet for the house. It is the default recommendation for anyone who wants an iPad without paying Air or Pro money. That means there are a lot of them in Canadian homes — and a lot of owners who, at some point, start wondering what theirs is worth.
That curiosity usually arrives at predictable moments: an upgrade sends the A16 to a drawer, a gift duplicate needs to go, or parents clear out a tablet the kids have outgrown. Each moment sends another owner to check a value or compare selling options — and all of that searching adds up to the trend.
There is also a naming factor. Most people do not remember "11th generation," but the A16 chip is a clear, searchable label. Owners unsure which iPad they own often search by the chip, concentrating general iPad value questions onto this one term. If that is how you arrived here, the next section will help you confirm you actually have this model.
How to check which iPad you have
Plenty of people price the wrong iPad because they guess the model from memory. iPads look similar across generations, so it is worth taking thirty seconds to check properly. Here is how:
- Open Settings, then tap General, then About.
- Look at Model Name. If you have this iPad, it will show as the iPad 11th generation — the model powered by the A16 chip.
- On the same screen, check Capacity. That tells you whether yours is the 128GB, 256GB or 512GB version, which matters a lot for value.
- Check whether yours is Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi + Cellular. A cellular model has a SIM tray (or an eSIM option in Settings under Cellular Data) and can get online away from Wi-Fi.
If your About screen names a different generation, an iPad Air, or an iPad mini, you have a different model — and a different price range. That is not necessarily bad news; several other models are worth more. It just means you should quote the model you actually have, so the offer you get is the offer you keep.
While you are in Settings, quickly check that everything works: the touchscreen responds everywhere, the buttons click properly, the cameras focus, and the charging port takes a cable without wiggling. Those details feed into the condition you pick.
What affects your iPad's value
Five things move the number on an iPad (A16), and most of them are within your control or at least easy to check before you sell.
Storage tier is the biggest factor. The jump from 128GB to 256GB, and again to 512GB, moves you up within every condition band. If you are not sure of your capacity, check Settings before quoting — guessing low leaves money on the table, and guessing high only leads to a correction later.
Condition is next. The gap between Like New and Fair can be more than a hundred dollars, so look your iPad over honestly in good light. A case and screen protector used since day one often make the difference between Good and Like New.
Battery health matters too. A battery that still holds a strong charge through a full day of use supports a better price than one that drains quickly or needs to stay near an outlet. If your iPad warns that the battery needs service, mention it when you sell.
The charger and cable help as well. Including the original charging brick and cable makes your iPad a more complete package — it will not transform the price alone, but a complete kit is always easier to place than a bare tablet.
Finally, iCloud and Find My need to be sorted before any sale, to anyone, anywhere. Sign out of iCloud, turn off Find My, and erase the iPad before you hand it over. A device still linked to someone else's Apple ID cannot be set up by its next owner, so no buyer can pay full value for one. Doing the reset yourself, after backing up anything you need, also protects your photos, messages and accounts.
Selling vs. keeping: is now a good time?
Here is the honest maths on entry-level iPads: they depreciate steadily. Each year that passes, and each new generation Apple releases, nudges resale values down a little further. An A16 iPad you use every day is earning its keep, and there is no rush to sell a tablet that is still central to your routine.
But if yours has become a drawer tablet — replaced by a newer iPad, a laptop, or simply not being picked up anymore — then time is not on its side. A working iPad sitting unused is slowly losing value while giving you nothing back. Selling it now, while it is still Apple's current entry-level generation and demand for it is strong, will almost always beat selling the identical tablet a year or two from now in a lower band.
For many sellers, the A16 is also a stepping stone. If you have been eyeing more power for drawing, multitasking or a better screen, putting your A16's value toward an upgrade softens the cost considerably. You can see the next step up on our iPad Air page and decide whether trading up makes sense. And a spare tablet kept "just in case" rarely gets used just in case — if it has not left the drawer in months, that is usually your answer.
How selling works at JustSell
We built JustSell to be the easy alternative to marketplace selling — no listing photos, no "is this still available?" messages, no no-shows, and no haggling at your door. We are based in Toronto, pay Ontario's highest payouts, and have paid out over $2 million to sellers. Here is the process:
- Get your quote in about 30 seconds. Pick your iPad, storage and condition online and see your price right away.
- Lock it in for 7 days. Your price is locked for a full week, so there is no pressure to rush.
- Choose how to hand it over. Meet us at a GO station in any of our nine Ontario cities, arrange a free door-to-door pickup, or ship it to us free from anywhere in Canada — with free return shipping if you change your mind.
- Get paid the same day. Once we have checked the iPad matches its description, you are paid the same day by cash at a meetup or by Interac e-Transfer.
Our Price-Beat Promise backs every quote: if you have a legitimate written quote from another Canadian buyer for more, we will beat it. And if you are wondering where we meet, our cities page lists all nine locations and their GO stations — safe, public meetup points across the region.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my iPad (A16) worth?
We pay $200–$560 in Canada, depending on storage (128GB, 256GB or 512GB) and condition. Sealed units pay $410–$560, Like New $310–$460, Good $260–$410 and Fair $200–$360.
How do I tell an A16 iPad from other iPads?
Open Settings, tap General, then About. The Model Name will show the iPad 11th generation, which is the A16 model. The same screen shows your storage capacity, so you can quote the exact version you own.
Does the cellular version sell for more?
Cellular and Wi-Fi versions sit inside the same published ranges. Higher-spec configurations — more storage, and cellular on top — sit toward the higher end of each condition band, while base Wi-Fi models sit toward the lower end.
Do you buy iPads with a cracked screen?
Our quote tool prices four conditions — Sealed, Like New, Good and Fair — and all four assume an intact screen. A cracked screen falls outside those conditions, so it cannot be priced through the standard quote.
How fast do I get paid?
The same day. Once your iPad has been checked and matches its described condition, payment is made that day — cash at a GO-station meetup or Interac e-Transfer if you sold by pickup or free Canada-wide shipping.
Get your iPad (A16) price
Your iPad (A16) is worth $200–$560 today, and its exact figure takes about 30 seconds to find out. Get your quote, lock it for seven days, and choose a GO-station meetup, free pickup or free shipping — then get paid the same day. Start here: Get your iPad offer.