iPad A16 is a good choice for one who has really tight budget i think and it is good to buy for kids for education purpose or elderly for entertainment purpose.

for one who has better budget:

ipad pro 256 gb - rm4319.
ipad air 256gb - RM 2969.

the extra rm1k++ paid for what the upgrades in pro is actually more worth it...

🔹 Performance & Hardware
M4 Chip 🆕 – More powerful than the M3, with better efficiency and AI processing.
Better thermal management – iPad Pro uses a superior cooling system for sustained performance.

🔹 Display
Ultra Retina XDR Display 🆕 – Tandem OLED (11” & 13”), better contrast & brightness.
Higher Brightness – Up to 1600 nits (HDR) vs. iPad Air’s 600 nits.
ProMotion (120Hz refresh rate) – Smoother scrolling & animations vs. iPad Air’s 60Hz.
Better Color Accuracy – More precise colors for creative work.
True HDR support – Superior HDR experience for video & editing.

🔹 Design & Build
Thinner & Lighter – The iPad Pro is the thinnest iPad ever.

🔹 Camera & Audio
Better Rear Camera – 12MP with LiDAR Scanner for AR & 3D scanning (iPad Air lacks LiDAR).
Better Microphones – Studio-quality 4-mic array vs. iPad Air’s standard mics.
4 Speakers vs. 2 Speakers – iPad Pro has richer, louder sound.

🔹 Accessories & Connectivity
Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) – iPad Pro’s port is much faster (up to 40Gbps) vs. iPad Air’s standard USB-C (10Gbps).

🔹 Battery & Software Features
Better AI & Machine Learning Performance – M4’s Neural Engine is more advanced for AI-driven apps.