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Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019) vs Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)

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Apple iPad 10.2
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Apple iPad 10.2
Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)
Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)

Compared 2 smartphones : Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019) Manufactured in September, 2019, with display 10.2 with chipsetApple A10 Fusion, vs Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020), Manufactured in September, 2020with chipsetApple A12 Bionic. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)
  • Lighter design: 483g vs 490g
Reasons to choose Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 3/32 GB
    - 3/128 GB    		 - 3/32 GB
    - 3/128 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019) and Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Tablets:
    iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)
    vs
    iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
    Size 10.2 in 10.2 in
    Resolution 1620x2160 pixels 1620x2160 pixels
    Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
    Pixel density 264 ppi 264 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 500 nits 500 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 73.8 % 73.8 %
    Features DCI-P3 DCI-P3
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)
    465 nits
    Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)
    449 nits
    sRGB gamut97.8 %96.1 %
    Response time28 ms30 ms
    Contrast1018:1954:1
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 250.6 mm (9.87 in) 250.6 mm (9.87 in)
    Width 174.1 mm (6.85 in) 174.1 mm (6.85 in)
    Thickness 7.5 mm (0.3 in) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
    Weight 483 g (17.04 oz) 490 g (17.28 oz)
    Area 436 cm² (67.58 in²) 436 cm² (67.58 in²)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Metal Metal
    Frame Metal Metal
    Colors - Silver
    - Gold
    - Gray    		 - Silver
    - Gold
    - Gray
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)
    73.8 %
    Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)
    73.8 %

    Performance

    Testing Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019) and Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020) In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Apple A10 Fusion Apple A12 Bionic
    Max Frequency 2340 MHz 2500 MHz
    CPU Cores 4 (2 + 2) 6 (2 + 4)
    Architecture - 2/1.05 (Zephyr)
    - 2/2.34 (Hurricane)    		 - 4/1.6 (Tempest)
    - 2/2.49 (Vortex)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 16 nm 7 nm
    Neural Processor No Neural Engine
    Graphics PowerVR GT7600 Apple A12 GPU
    GPU Cores 192 256
    GPU Frequency 650 MHz 1125 MHz
    FLOPS 249.6 GFLOPS 576 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)
    826
    Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)
    1338
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)
    1392
    Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)
    2903
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)8261338
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)13922903
    Sources: Geekbench v6 [Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)], [Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)]
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)
    434699
    Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)
    711467
    CPU142340189526
    GPU106599175402
    Memory64054133008
    UX121610213531
    NanoReview Score434699711467
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)
    2700
    Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)
    5476
    Max Surface Temp.39.2 °C35.9 °C
    Stability87 %83 %
    Graphics Test16 fps32 fps
    Graphics Score27005476
    Sources: 3DMark [Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)], [Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)]

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 3 GB 3 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR3 LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1333 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity32 GB32 GB
    Storage TypeNVMeNVMe
    Memory CardNoNo

    Software

    OS iPadOS 13.1 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3) iPadOS 14 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3)
    OS Size n/a 14 GB

    Battery

    Volume 8827 mAh 8827 mAh
    Max Charging Power 12 W 12 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging No No
    Full Charge Time 4:20 h 4:20 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)
    27:19
    Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)
    30:36
    Web Browsing09:35 h10:52 h
    Video Playback14:21 h15:47 h
    Games06:29 h06:59 h
    Standby Mode154 h174 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
    Flash No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion 120 fps (720p) 120 fps (720p)
    Lenses count Standard: 8 MP Standard: 8 MP
    Features
    Main lens
    Matrix8 MP8 MP
    Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
    Focal length31 mm31 mm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
    Focal length 31 mm 31 mm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization No No
    Video resolution 720p at 120 fps 720p at 60 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 4.2 4.2
    USB type No No
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    DisplayPort No No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    NFC* No No
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*11
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    eSIM Support *YesYes
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHzGSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
    3G BandsUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+​/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHzUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+​/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Stereo Stereo
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio No No
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Apple iPad 10.2" (7th Gen, 2019)
    81.6 dB
    Apple iPad 10.2" (8th Gen, 2020)
    93.1 dB

    Other

    Class Mid-range Mid-range
    Announced September, 2019 yr September, 2020 yr
    Release Date September, 2019 yr September, 2020 yr
    Launch Price ($) 329 329
    Sensors - Barometer
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Barometer
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included Yes 10 W Yes 10 W
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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