Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) vs Apple iPad Air (2022) Specs Comparison
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Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) | Apple iPad Air (2022) |
Released
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Sep 24, 2021
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Released
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Mar 18, 2022
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10.2-inch · 2160 x 1620 px
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10.9-inch · 2360 x 1640 px
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8 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
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12 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
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64GB
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8GB · 64GB
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8526 mAh
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7606 mAh
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Display
Size | |
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10.2-inch | 10.9-inch |
Resolution | |
2160 x 1620 px, 4:3 ratio, 265 PPI | 2360 x 1640 px, 264 PPI |
Technology | |
IPS LCD | |
Refresh rate | |
60Hz | |
Screen-to-body | |
74.94 % | 81.23 % |
Peak brightness | |
500 cd/m2 (nit) | 500 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features | |
Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor | Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Apple A13 Bionic APL1W85 (7 nm) | Apple M1 (5 nm) |
Processor | |
Hexa-core, 2650 MHz, Lightning and Thunder, 64-bit | Octa-core, 3100 MHz |
GPU | |
Yes | Yes |
RAM | |
8GB | |
Internal storage | |
64GB, not expandable | 64GB, not expandable |
OS | |
iPadOS (15.x) | iPadOS (15.x) |
Device type | |
Tablet | Tablet |
Battery
Capacity | |
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8526 mAh | 7606 mAh |
Type | |
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable | Not user replaceable |
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
11h 40min
Gaming
8h 22min
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
Untested
Video
Untested
Gaming
Untested
Camera
Rear | |
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Single camera | Single camera |
Main camera | |
8 MP (Autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4 |
12 MP Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 |
Video recording | |
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Features: Time-lapse video, EIS |
Yes |
Front | |
12 MP (HDR) | 12 MP |
Design
Dimensions | |
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9.84 x 6.85 x 0.30 inches (250 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm) |
9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 inches (247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm) |
Weight | |
17.18 oz(487.0 g) | 16.26 oz(461.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum |
Back: Aluminum |
Biometrics | |
Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
Keys | |
Right: Volume control | |
Colors | |
Silver, Space gray |
Cellular
4G (FDD) | |
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Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) | |
4G (TDD) | |
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | |
3G | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800) | |
Data Speed | |
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | |
Dual SIM | |
Yes | |
SIM type | |
Nano SIM, eSIM |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Multiple speakers | Loudspeaker |
Features | |
Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
Screen mirroring | |
Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Video recording |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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4.2 | 5.0 |
Wi-Fi | |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6) Wi-Fi Direct |
USB | |
Lightning, Features: Charging, Mass storage device | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1, Features: Charging |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer |
Other | |
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling) | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Sep 14, 2021 |
Alternative variants
Wi-Fi Only
Weight | 17.18 oz(487.0 g) |
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With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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Cellular
Weight | 16.30 oz(462.0 g) |
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5G | Bands n1, n2, n3, n4, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 |
4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) |
3G | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
Data Speed | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
SIM type | Nano SIM, eSIM |
Links
Full specifications | |
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Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) Specs | Apple iPad Air (2022) Specs |
PhoneArena Review | |
Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) Review | Apple iPad Air (2022) Review |
User Reviews | |
Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) User Reviews |