iPad 5: release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the iPad 5 on March 20, 2017, 10 years ago at $329. Its model numbers are A1822 or A1823 (identifier iPad6,11). Apple stopped selling it on March 26, 2018. It gets updates up to iOS 16. Refurbished, it costs from $49 today, 85% below launch.
Updated October 31, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, and eBay.
- Released
- March 20, 2017 10 years ago
- Launch price
- $329 For the 32GB model
- Discontinued
- March 26, 2018 371 days on sale
- Latest software
- iOS 16
- Model numbers
- A1822, A1823 Identifier iPad6,11, iPad6,12
- Storage
- 32GB, 128GB
- Colors
- Gold, Silver, Space Gray
- First refurbished
- June 21, 2017 Mac of All Trades, 94 days after launch
Refurbished iPad 5 price by storage and color
Today's cheapest refurbished offer for each configuration, with the lowest price RefurbMe has recorded below it.
Gold 2 of 2 in stock
Silver 2 of 2 in stock
Space Gray 2 of 2 in stockWhere to buy a refurbished iPad 5
Every refurbisher that has sold the iPad 5, cheapest today first. Listings counts the offers each one has live, one per version and grade, not how many devices it holds.
| Refurbisher | Cheapest today | Offers |
|---|---|---|
 eBay 1 listing | $49 | See offers |
 Mac of All Trades 1 listing | $73 | See offers |
 Amazon 8 listings | $75 | See offers |
 Back Market 19 listings | $79 | See offers |
 Gazelle 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Apple Store 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The iPad 5 so far
Launched 10 years ago.
$329 at launch First refurbishedJun 21, 2017
Mac of All Trades, after 94 days At Apple Certified RefurbishedOct 31, 2017
226 days after launch DiscontinuedMar 26, 2018
371 days on sale TodayOct 31, 2026
from $49, 85% below launch
- Released, Mar 20, 2017$329 at launch
- First refurbished, Jun 21, 2017Mac of All Trades, after 94 days
- At Apple Certified Refurbished, Oct 31, 2017226 days after launch
- Discontinued, Mar 26, 2018371 days on sale
- Today, Oct 31, 2026from $49, 85% below launch
Every iPad 5 part number
12 part numbers in the US, one per configuration. You'll find yours on the back of the box and in the device's settings, next to the model number.
| Part number | Model | Version | Today | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32GB6 part numbers · from $49 | ||||
MPGA2 | A1823 | Gold · Wi-Fi + Cellular | $81 | |
MPGT2 | A1822 | Gold · Wi-Fi Only | none | |
MP252 | A1823 | Silver · Wi-Fi + Cellular | $75 | |
MP2G2 | A1822 | Silver · Wi-Fi Only | $49 | |
MP242 | A1823 | Space Gray · Wi-Fi + Cellular | $88 | |
MP2F2 | A1822 | Space Gray · Wi-Fi Only | $79 | |
| 128GB6 part numbers · from $109 | ||||
MPGC2 | A1823 | Gold · Wi-Fi + Cellular | $127 | |
MPGW2 | A1822 | Gold · Wi-Fi Only | $152 | |
MP2E2 | A1823 | Silver · Wi-Fi + Cellular | none | |
MP2J2 | A1822 | Silver · Wi-Fi Only | $109 | |
MP2D2 | A1823 | Space Gray · Wi-Fi + Cellular | $124 | |
MP2H2 | A1822 | Space Gray · Wi-Fi Only | $109 | |
iPad 5 questions
When did the iPad 5 come out?
Apple released the iPad 5 on March 20, 2017, 10 years ago at $329.
How much did the iPad 5 cost at launch?
$329 for the base model. Refurbished, it costs from $49 today.
What is the iPad 5 model number?
Its model numbers are A1822 or A1823 (identifier iPad6,11). The model number starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings.
Is the iPad 5 still supported?
It gets updates up to iOS 16; newer models run later versions.
When was the iPad 5 discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on March 26, 2018. Refurbishers still sell it.
How much is a refurbished iPad 5?
From $49 today. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is $46.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, and eBay and keeps every price it sees, which is where the lowest price seen comes from. The cheapest price today is the lowest in stock at our last check; it can change between that check and your visit.
