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General

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Series

iPad4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026

iPad1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Product name iPad (8th generation)

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2696, A2757, A2777, A31623Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 2026A2696 Wi-Fi, A2757 Wi-Fi + Cellular, A2777 and A3162 Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only)

A2270, A2428, A2429, A24302Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 23 October 2026A2270 on iPad (8th generation). A2428, A2429, A2430 on iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

18 October 20224Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026

15 September 20203Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026September 15, 2020

Status

Discontinued7Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_(10th_generation)Read 6 October 2026Infobox: discontinued March 4, 20258Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-10.9Read 6 October 2026The former product page now redirects to the iPad (A16) page at /ipad-11/

Discontinued5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Discontinued September 14, 2021, the day the 9th generation was announced10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_(8th_generation)Read 23 October 2026Infobox: discontinued September 14, 2021

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iPad (9th generation)16Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/ipad-9-vs-ipad-10Read 23 October 2026MacRumors calls the ninth-generation iPad the predecessor of the 10th-generation iPad, which Apple kept on sale beside it.17Press articlemacworld.com/article/1370887/ipad-10th-gen-vs-ipad-9th-gen-design-display-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says Apple updated its entry-level iPad with the 10th generation and calls the 9th generation its predecessor.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPad 11-inch (A16)7Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_(10th_generation)Read 6 October 2026Infobox successor: iPad (11th generation), marketed by Apple as iPad (A16)18Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/ipad-10-vs-ipad-11Read 23 October 2026MacRumors says the 11th-generation iPad with A16 arrives two and a half years after the previous model, the 10th-generation iPad.

Apple iPad (9th generation)14Reviewwhathifi.com/advice/apple-ipad-9-2021-vs-ipad-8-2020-which-ipad-should-you-buyRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi says the ninth-generation iPad replaces the eighth-generation entry-level iPad.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$4494Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Wi-Fi from $449, Wi-Fi + Cellular from $599 (US), 64 GB

$3293Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026Starting price $329 (US) for the Wi-Fi model and $459 (US) for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model, 32GB5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026US$329 (32 GB) and US$429 (128 GB), Wi-Fi only

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€5795Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Germany: Wi-Fi models from 579 Euro, Wi-Fi + Cellular from 779 Euro incl. VAT

€369.44Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026Germany: from 369,40 Euro incl. VAT for the Wi-Fi model, from 505,90 Euro incl. VAT for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model, 32 GB. Germany cut VAT to 16 percent from July to December 2020, so these prices are below the usual German level5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Germany 369.40 euro (32 GB) and 466.90 euro (128 GB). The second price matches the Notebookcheck review7Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2429-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Germany 505.90 euro (32 GB) and 603.35 euro (128 GB), Wi-Fi + Cellular, sold worldwide outside North America

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU, CN3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 2026CN from the China mainland only models A2777 and A31624Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Order in 28 countries and regions, including the US5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026EU from the German launch release

US, EU3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026Order in more than 25 countries and regions, including the US4Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026EU from the German launch release

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026

Silver, Space Gray, Gold1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026Silver, space gray and gold finishes

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026In the Box lists only iPad, cable and adapter. The Magic Keyboard Folio is a separately sold accessory

Slate1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

248.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

250.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

179.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

174.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

7mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

7.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

477g(1.1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Wi-Fi models 477 g. Wi-Fi + Cellular models 481 g

490g(1.1 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Size and Weight section: Wi-Fi 490 g. Wi-Fi + Cellular 495 g

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026iPad and the Environment: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Front

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Back

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026iPad and the Environment: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

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MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

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Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026SIM Card section: Nano-SIM (supports Apple SIM) and eSIM on Wi-Fi + Cellular models. eSIM count is not stated

Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

10.86in(27.6 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Marketed as 10.9-inch. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 10.86 inches

10.2in(25.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 202610.2-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2360 × 1640px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 20262360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 ppi

2160 × 1620px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 20262160-by-1620-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch

Pixel density

264.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

264.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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4:38Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 20261620 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio, about 264 ppi

Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPad (10th generation)

Max (Hz)
60

Source13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Spec box and display section: IPS panel with 60 Hz

BApple iPad (8th generation)

Max (Hz)
60

Source9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Spec box: IPS, 60 Hz

Max refresh rate

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Min refresh rate

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026500 nits brightness

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026500 nits brightness

Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

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Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

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Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Video Playback section: supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content. Playback support, not HDR luminance on the built-in LCD

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Fully laminated

No13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Slight distance between the panel and the front glass. Not fully laminated14Reviewtheverge.com/23418039/apple-ipad-review-10th-gen-2022-10-9-tablet-ipadosRead 6 October 2026This is not a laminated display, with a noticeable gap between the glass and the LCD panel

No5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Retina IPS display listed with an oleophobic coating and no antireflective coating. The A2428 page says not laminated6Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2428-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Display not laminated9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Air gap between the display glass and the panel. Not laminated

Anti-reflection coating

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Screen surface

Glossy13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026glossy: yes. No antireflective layer

Glossy9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Spec box: glossy: yes. Strong reflections reported

Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

iPadOS 164Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026iPadOS 16 ships for free with the new iPad

iPadOS 141Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Operating System section: iPadOS 143Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026iPadOS 14 ships for free with the new eighth-generation iPad

Software

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Latest OS

iPadOS 279Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 6 October 2026iPadOS 27 is compatible with iPad (9th generation and later, A16)

iPadOS 265Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maximum supported OS iPadOS 26.x. This iPad does not support iPadOS 27 or later6Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2428-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maximum OS iPadOS 26.x. The page says this iPad does not support iPadOS 27 or later10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad_(8th_generation)Read 23 October 2026Infobox current version iPadOS 26.7.1, released September 28, 202611Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 23 October 2026The iPadOS 27 compatibility list starts with the iPad (9th generation). The iPad (8th generation) is not listed, so iPadOS 26 is its latest

Chipset

Apple A14 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

Apple A12 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026

Process

5nm11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-unveils-all-new-ipad-air-with-a14-bionic-apples-most-advanced-chipRead 6 October 2026A14 Bionic chip statement: breakthrough 5-nanometer process technology. Same A14 Bionic chip

7nm8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 2026Chipset: Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026A14 Bionic chip, 6-core CPU, 4-core graphics, 16-core Neural Engine

68Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 2026Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AApple iPad (10th generation)

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BApple iPad (8th generation)

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Vortex	2.5
4	Tempest	1.6

Source8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 2026Clock speeds as listed by GSMArena. Apple does not publish them

Max CPU clock

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GPU

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Apple GPU (4-core)8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 2026Apple GPU (4-core)

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

48Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 2026Apple GPU (4-core)

NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

11TOPS11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-unveils-all-new-ipad-air-with-a14-bionic-apples-most-advanced-chipRead 6 October 2026A14 Bionic 16-core Neural Engine capable of up to 11 trillion operations per second. Chip-level claim, precision not stated

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Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

4GB13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Spec box: Memory 4 GB. Test unit 64 GB Wi-Fi at 579 Euro, iPadOS 16.1. Apple does not publish RAM

3GB5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2270-wi-fi-only-specs.htmlRead 23 October 20263 GB from third-party analysis. Apple does not publish RAM8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 202632GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM. Apple does not publish RAM9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Spec box: Memory 3 GB. Test unit 128 GB, iPadOS 14. Apple does not publish RAM

RAM type

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Memory bandwidth

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StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

64, 256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026

32, 128GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 23 October 2026Capacity: 32 GB, 128 GB3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 202632GB and 128GB configurations

Storage type

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NVMe9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Spec box: 128 GB NVMe

Memory card

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None8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 2026Card slot: No

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

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Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AApple iPad (10th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 202612MP Wide camera, f/1.8 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Sensor and pixel size not stated15Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 6 October 2026Focus Pixels section: dedicated focus pixels use phase detection. Supports the PDAF reading of Autofocus with Focus Pixels

BApple iPad (8th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	8	2.4	31	1.12	Autofocus, mechanism not stated

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 20268MP camera, f/2.4 aperture, autofocus. Focal length and pixel size come from GSMArena8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 20268 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF

Number of rear cameras

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Main camera

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Flash

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Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AApple iPad (10th generation)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 20264K up to 60 fps. 1080p max 240 fps is slo-mo. 720p at 30 or 60 fps

BApple iPad (8th generation)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	120

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 20261080p HD video recording at 30 fps. Slo-mo video support for 720p at 120 fps

Max video resolution

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1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Video HDR

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Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

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LiDAR scanner

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Front camera

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Front cameras

AApple iPad (10th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Ultrawide	12	2.4	122°

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera, f/2.4 aperture3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 2026Front: Ultra Wide on landscape edge4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Landscape Ultra Wide front camera with a 12MP sensor and 122-degree field of view, supports Center Stage

BApple iPad (8th generation)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Main	1.2	2.4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026FaceTime HD Camera: 1.2MP photos, f/2.4 aperture. GSMArena lists f/2.2. The maker value is used

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

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1.2MP photos, 720p HD video recording1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026FaceTime HD Camera: 1.2MP photos and 720p HD video recording, as the maker lists them

Front camera position

Landscape edge3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 2026Front: Ultra Wide on landscape edge

Portrait edge12Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08J65DST5Read 23 October 2026Product photos of the iPad (8th Generation): front camera at the top centre and the Home button at the bottom centre in portrait orientation, both on the short edges

Auto framing

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026

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Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AApple iPad (10th generation)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Front Camera section: 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30 or 60 fps

BApple iPad (8th generation)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026720p HD video recording. Apple does not state a frame rate. The 30 fps comes from GSMArena8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 2026Selfie camera video: 720p@30fps

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

Not available

29Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Both speakers are on the bottom of the tablet

Speaker layout

Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Landscape stereo speakers. Speaker count is not stated

Other9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Both speakers sit on the bottom edge, so the layout is other

Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Speakers section lists Stereo speakers

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-10th-generation-ipad1868a02c/ipadosRead 6 October 2026Hardware diagram lists two microphones

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording

3.5 mm jack

No14Reviewtheverge.com/23418039/apple-ipad-review-10th-gen-2022-10-9-tablet-ipadosRead 6 October 2026The big thing that is missing here is a headphone jack

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026

Audio features

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Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Wi-Fi + Cellular model

Network

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

GSM, HSPA, LTE1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Wi-Fi + Cellular: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, GSM/EDGE and Gigabit-class LTE

2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

Not available

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz). Apple lists one set for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model7Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2429-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026A2429 GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz

3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)7Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2429-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026A2429 UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 and 2100 MHz

4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Model A2757. FDD-LTE and TD-LTE lists combined

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B29, B30, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B66, B711Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Gigabit-class LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71. Apple gives no band table per model. The list matches model A2428 on EveryMac and GSMArena, so it is stored for A2428 only6Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/specs/apple-ipad-10-2-inch-8th-gen-2020-a2428-wi-fi-cellular-specs.htmlRead 23 October 2026A2428 LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71. Band 28 is not supported

5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Model A2757. 5G NR band list

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026The A2757 5G NR list holds only sub-6 GHz bands. No mmWave band is listed

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Max download speed

3,500Mbps4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Cellular models with 5G reach peak speeds of up to 3.5Gbps in ideal conditions

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Modem

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), dual band, HT80 with MIMO

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, simultaneous dual band13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Connects to 2.4 and 5.0 GHz networks

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)

Bluetooth

5.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

4.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Bluetooth 4.2 technology

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Bluetooth 5.2 supports only the SBC and AAC audio codecs

Not available

NFC

Not available

No8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 2026NFC: No

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add GPS/GNSS and cellular

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026All models: digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation. Wi-Fi + Cellular models add built-in GPS/GNSS and cellular

Dual-band GNSS

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Buttons and Connectors lists a Lightning connector

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026USB-C port with support for charging, DisplayPort and USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mb/s)

USB 2.08Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 2026Lightning, USB 2.0

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Video mirroring and video out through the Lightning Digital AV Adapter and the Lightning to VGA Adapter

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

Refresh rate30Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026One external display with up to 4K resolution at 30 Hz or 1080p at 60 Hz. Exact 4K pixel count not published

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Up to 1080p. Refresh rate not published

External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

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Stylus

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Stylus

Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AApple iPad (10th generation)

Name	Included	Tilt	Hover	Haptics	Charging
Apple Pencil (USB-C)	No	Yes	No	No	USB-C
Apple Pencil (1st generation)	No	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation). The 1st generation pairs and charges with the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Launch compatibility: Apple Pencil (1st generation) with the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter10Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 6 October 2026Apple Pencil (USB-C) compatible with iPad (10th generation): tilt sensitivity, no pressure sensitivity, no haptic feedback, pairs and charges via USB-C. Hover is listed only for iPad Pro, iPad Air (M2 and later) and iPad mini (A17 Pro)

BApple iPad (8th generation)

Name	Included
Apple Pencil (1st generation)	No

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Display section: Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation). Not in the box3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026Apple Pencil (1st generation) sold separately for $99 (US)

Pressure levels

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Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

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Hover

No=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

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Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Smart Connector in the Buttons and Connectors list

Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Buttons and Connectors lists a Smart Connector

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AApple iPad (10th generation)

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Function row	Included
Magic Keyboard Folio	Pogo pins	Yes	Yes	No

Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-unveils-completely-redesigned-ipad-in-four-vibrant-colorsRead 6 October 2026Magic Keyboard Folio, $249, Smart Connector, click-anywhere trackpad, 14-key function row, two-piece design. Backlight and weight not published

BApple iPad (8th generation)

Name	Connection	Included
Smart Keyboard	Pogo pins	No

Source3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performanceRead 23 October 2026Smart Keyboard for iPad sold separately for $159 (US). Trackpad, backlight and weight not published

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

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Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Top button/Touch ID3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 6 October 2026Touch ID sensor in top button

Front home button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Buttons and Connectors list: Home/Touch ID sensor. The Touch ID reader is in the front home button

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

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Sensors

Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Touch ID, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

Not available

Home button with Touch ID1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Buttons and Connectors list: Home/Touch ID sensor

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

Not available

8,827mAh8Spec databasem.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_10_2_(2020)-10445.phpRead 23 October 2026Li-Ion 8827 mAh (32.4 Wh). Notebookcheck lists the same 8827 mAh. No nominal pack voltage is published. The two figures imply about 3.67 V

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

28.6Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Built-in 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

32.4Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Built-in 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AApple iPad (10th generation)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026Up to 10 h web on Wi-Fi or video, up to 9 h web on cellular. Apple test at 50% brightness. Video connection not specified

BApple iPad (8th generation)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026Up to 10 h web on Wi-Fi or video, up to 9 h web on cellular. Apple test in August 2020 with preproduction units, brightness 50%, Auto-Brightness off. Video was a repeated 2 h 23 min iTunes Store movie. The connection for video is not specified

Video playback (claimed)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

Not available

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Wired charging standards

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

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Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

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Reverse wired

Not available

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Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026In the Box: 20W USB-C Power Adapter. Page states data accurate as of product launch2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ie/111840Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026In the Box: iPad, Lightning to USB-C Cable, USB-C Power Adapter

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

20W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ie/111840Read 6 October 2026

20W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026The box holds a 20-W power adapter and a USB-C to Lightning cable

Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

2,250points13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 20263DMark Wild Life Extreme, ordinary test, 64 GB A14 test unit. 2124 points in Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is not stored

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3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

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AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

691,084points13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026AnTuTu v9 total score, 64 GB A14 test unit

411,764points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026AnTuTu v8 total score 411764, 128 GB test unit. Version 8, so not comparable with AnTuTu 9 or 10 scores. Geekbench 5.5 and 3DMark Wild Life scores on the page are not stored, since the fields need Geekbench 6 and Wild Life Extreme

Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

492nits13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Manual brightness up to 492 cd/m2 on full white. With the brightness sensor on, 468 cd/m2 average and 467 cd/m2 centre

477nits9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Centre of the screen on a pure white image with the ambient light sensor off: 477 cd/m2. White-area size not stated. Nine-point grid maximum 480 and average 452.3 cd/m2, measured with an X-Rite i1Pro 2. With the sensor on, 482 cd/m2 at the centre. APL50 pattern 475 cd/m2

Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

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HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

953:113Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026953:1, black 0.49 cd/m2

954:19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026954:1, black 0.5 cd/m2 (APL50 0.48 cd/m2), sensor off, maximum brightness

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

1.413Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026ColorChecker dE 2000, CalMAN, True Tone off, sRGB target

2.29Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026ColorChecker Delta E 2000 average 2.2 with CalMAN. The page shows sRGB charts. Greyscale Delta E 3.3. No PWM was detected

Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

AApple iPad (10th generation)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Notebookcheck Wi-Fi	150	10.78
Notebookcheck video	Not available	12.33
Notebookcheck load	Not available	3.18
Notebookcheck idle	Not available	28.82

Source13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026WiFi Websurfing (Safari Mobile 16.1) 10h 47min at 150 cd/m2. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p 12h 20min, brightness not stated on the page. Load at maximum brightness 3h 11min. Idle without WLAN at minimum brightness 28h 49min

BApple iPad (8th generation)

Test	Hours (h)
Notebookcheck Wi-Fi	13.03
Notebookcheck video	15.57
Notebookcheck load	3.97
Notebookcheck idle	37.35

Source9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-2-2020-Rejuvenation-of-the-lower-priced-Apple-tablet.498377.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Wi-Fi web surfing (Safari Mobile 14.0) 13 h 02 min. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p 15 h 34 min. Load at maximum brightness 3 h 58 min. Idle without WLAN at minimum brightness 37 h 21 min. Brightness for the Wi-Fi and video tests is not stated on the page

Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

None of 7 known

EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

iPad (10th generation), USB-C Charge Cable (1 meter), 20W USB-C Power Adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026US page. Launch-era UK, Ireland and Germany pages list the same three items2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-ie/111840Read 6 October 2026Ireland page In the Box: iPad, USB-C Charge Cable (1 metre), 20W USB-C Power Adapter. The German page lists the same items

iPad, Lightning to USB-C Cable, USB-C Power Adapter1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026In the Box section, verbatim. The 20 W rating comes from Notebookcheck

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Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118401Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111840Read 6 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1184511Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/118451Read 23 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-10th-generation-ipad1868a02c/ipados12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-10th-generation-ipad1868a02c/ipadosRead 6 October 2026iPad User Guide hardware page for iPad (10th generation)

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year13Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-10-review-Anniversary-tablet-as-slimmed-down-version-of-the-iPad-Air.670445.0.htmlRead 6 October 2026Germany: manufacturer warranty is 12 months

1year13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 23 October 2026US market. Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for iPad hardware

Both are also in the API. Back to all tablets.