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

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8.0
Apple iPad (2020)
9.0
Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021)
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
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
8526 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Battery life test results
link
PhoneArena Battery Tests
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)
PhoneArena Camera Tests
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video

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

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

Availability

Officially announced
Sep 15, 2020 Sep 14, 2021
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