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

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9.0	9.0
Apple iPad Air (2020)	Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2021)
Released · Oct 16, 2020	Released · Sep 24, 2021
10.9-inch · 2360 x 1640 px	10.2-inch · 2160 x 1620 px
12 MP Main · 7 MP Selfie	8 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
64GB	64GB
	8526 mAh
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Display

Size
10.9-inch	10.2-inch
Resolution
2360 x 1640 px, 264 PPI	2160 x 1620 px, 4:3 ratio, 265 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Refresh rate
60Hz	60Hz
Screen-to-body
81.23 %	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 A14 Bionic (5 nm)	Apple A13 Bionic APL1W85 (7 nm)
Processor
Hexa-core, 3100 MHz, Firestorm and Icestorm, 64-bit	Hexa-core, 2650 MHz, Lightning and Thunder, 64-bit
GPU
Apple 4-core GPU	Yes
Internal storage
64GB, 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 Estimate

Untested

Browsing

Untested

Video

Untested

Gaming

Untested

Battery Life Estimate

Untested

Browsing

Untested

Video

11h 40min

Gaming

8h 22min

Camera

Rear
Single camera	Single camera
Main camera
12 MP (PDAF, BSI sensor) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8	8 MP (Autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) Features: Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Features: Time-lapse video, EIS
Front
7 MP (EIS, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)	12 MP (HDR)

Design

Dimensions
9.75 x 7.03 x 0.24 inches (247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm)	9.84 x 6.85 x 0.30 inches (250 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm)
Weight
16.23 oz(460.0 g)	17.18 oz(487.0 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum	Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)	Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key	Right: Volume control
Colors
Rose gold, Space gray, Silver, Green, Sky blue	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+), 46, 48(3600)	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
No 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)
Noise cancellation, Video recording	Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0	4.2
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, Headphones port	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
$ 729
In The Box
USB‑C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB‑C Power Adapter

Availability

Officially announced
Sep 15, 2020	Sep 14, 2021

Alternative variants

with 256GB storage


Internal storage	256GB
MSRP	$ 879

Wi-Fi Only


Weight	17.18 oz(487.0 g)

Wi-Fi only


Weight	16.16 oz(458.0 g)
MSRP	$ 599

Wi-Fi only with 256GB storage


Internal storage	256GB
Weight	16.16 oz(458.0 g)
MSRP	$ 749

Links

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