Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) vs Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) comparison
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| Released at Sep, 2021 | Released at Sep, 2020 |
Side-by-side comparison of the Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) and the Apple iPad 10.2 (2020). The key differences between them: 487g vs 490g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
174.1 mm (6.85″)
250.6 mm (9.87″)
174.1 mm (6.85″)
250.6 mm (9.87″)
7.5 mm
7.5 mm
- Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
- Apple iPad 10.2 (2020)
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2603 / A2604 | A2428 / A2429 / A2270 / A2430 / iPad11,6 / iPad11,7 | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPadOS 15 | iPadOS 14 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174.1 x 250.6 x 7.5mm | 174.1 x 250.6 x 7.5mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 487g | 490g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Silver / Space Gray | Silver / Gold / Space Gray | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.2" | 10.2" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Retina IPS LCD | Retina IPS LCD | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1620x2160 pixels | 1620x2160 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 265ppi | 264ppi | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF | 8MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 12MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) | |||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3GB | 3GB | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 / 256GB | 32 / 128GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac | a / b / g / n / ac | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 4.2 | 4.2 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS | GPS / GLONASS | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| Lightning, USB 2.0; magnetic connector | Lightning, USB 2.0; magnetic connector | ||||||||
Audio
| Earphone Jack | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm mini-jack | 3.5mm mini-jack | ||||||||
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8557mAh | |||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion, non-removable | |||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
Performance
| GeekBench | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3124 (v5.1) | |||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the iPad 10.2 (2021) and the iPad 10.2 (2020)?
The main differences are: 487g vs 490g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which is lighter, the iPad 10.2 (2021) or the iPad 10.2 (2020)?
The iPad 10.2 (2021) is lighter: 487g vs 490g.
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