Apple iPad (2020) vs Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) Specs Comparison

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8.0	9.0
Apple iPad (2020)	Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021)
Released · Sep 18, 2020	Released · Sep 24, 2021
10.2-inch · 2160 x 1620 px	10.2-inch · 2160 x 1620 px
8 MP Main · 1.2 MP Selfie	8 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
32GB	64GB
8827 mAh	8526 mAh
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Display

Size
10.2-inch	10.2-inch
Resolution
2160 x 1620 px, 4:3 ratio, 265 PPI	2160 x 1620 px, 4:3 ratio, 265 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Refresh rate
	60Hz
Screen-to-body
73.86 %	74.94 %
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)	500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor	Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor

Hardware

System chip
Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81 (7 nm)	Apple A13 Bionic APL1W85 (7 nm)
Processor
Quad-core, 2490 MHz, Vortex and Tempest, 64-bit	Hexa-core, 2650 MHz, Lightning and Thunder, 64-bit
GPU
Apple G11P	Yes
Internal storage
32GB, not expandable	64GB, not expandable
OS
iPadOS (14.x)	iPadOS (15.x)
Device type
Tablet	Tablet

Battery

Capacity
8827 mAh	8526 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Battery Life Estimate

Untested

Browsing

Untested

Video

11h 13min

Gaming

4h 50min

Battery Life Estimate

Untested

Browsing

Untested

Video

11h 40min

Gaming

8h 22min

Camera

Rear
Single camera	Single camera
Main camera
8 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4	8 MP (Autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Features: Time-lapse video, EIS	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Features: Time-lapse video, EIS
Front
1.2 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1280x720 (HD)	12 MP (HDR)

Design

Dimensions
9.87 x 6.85 x 0.30 inches (250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm)	9.84 x 6.85 x 0.30 inches (250 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm)
Weight
17.46 oz(495.0 g)	17.18 oz(487.0 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum	Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)	Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control	Right: Volume control
Colors
Silver, Space gray, Gold	Silver, Space gray

Cellular

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+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)	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+)	Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)	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	LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
Dual SIM
Yes	Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM	Nano SIM, eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Speakers
Multiple speakers	Multiple speakers
Features
	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring
	Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
Video recording	Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
4.2	4.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
Lightning, Features: Charging	Lightning, Features: Charging, Mass storage device
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)	UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Buyers information

MSRP
$ 459
In The Box
Lightning to USB cable, USB-C Power Adapter

Availability

Officially announced
Sep 15, 2020	Sep 14, 2021

Alternative variants

with 128GB storage


Internal storage	128GB
MSRP	$ 559

Wi-Fi Only


Weight	17.18 oz(487.0 g)

Wi-Fi only


Weight	17.28 oz(490.0 g)
MSRP	$ 329

Wi-Fi only with 128GB storage


Internal storage	128GB
Weight	17.28 oz(490.0 g)
MSRP	$ 429

Links

Full specifications
Apple iPad (2020) Specs	Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021) Specs
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