iPad 4 vs iPad 6th Gen

Name: Apple iPad 4
Brand: Apple
SKU: apple-ipad-4
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The iPad (4th generation) was released in November 2012, and the iPad (5th generation) was released in March 2018. Key features of the 4th gen iPad include a 9.7” Retina display, a dual-core Apple A6X chip, and up to 128GB of storage. Key features of the 6th gen iPad include a 9.7” Retina display, an Apple A10 chip with 64-bit architecture and embedded M10 coprocessor, and up to 128GB of storage.

Price Comparison

iPad 4

Low price:

$48

Avg price:

$56

How much does iPad 4 cost?

iPad 6th Gen

Low price:

$103

Avg price:

$133

What's the best iPad 6th Gen price?

iPad 4 vs iPad 6th Gen Pricing

iPad 4 prices start at $48, which is cheaper than the iPad 6th Gen low price of $103.

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Specs Comparison

The iPad (4th gen) specs include a 9.7” Retina display, dual-core Apple A6X chip, up to 128GB of storage, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front, a 5MP iSight camera on the back, a 3.5mm headphone jack, built-in speaker and microphone, Lightning connector, and a home button. In comparison, the iPad (6th gen) specs include a 9.7” Retina display, Apple A10 Fusion chip with embedded M10 coprocessor, up to 128GB of storage, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front, an 8MP camera on the back, a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, microphone, Lightning connector, and a home button with Touch ID for device security.

Size

Size	iPad 4	iPad 6th Gen
Width		170 mm 6.7 inches
Height		240 mm 9.5 inches
Depth		8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight		469 g 16.5 ounces

The iPad (4th gen) measurements are as follows: 9.50” (H) x 7.31” (W) x 0.37” (D) with a 9.7” display size. The WiFi-only model weighs 1.44 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.46 pounds. The iPad (6th gen) measurements are as follows: 9.4” (H) x 6.6” (W) x 0.29” (D) with a 9.7” display size. The WiFi-only model weighs 1.03 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.05 pounds.

Camera

Camera	iPad 4	iPad 6th Gen
Primary		8.0 MP
Resolution		3264x2448

The iPad (4th gen) features a 5MP iSight camera on the back and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front. The iPad (6th gen) features an 8MP camera on the back and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front.

Screen

Display	iPad 4	iPad 6th Gen
Resolution		1536x2048
Screen Size		246 mm 9.7 in
Pixels Per Inch	ppi	264 ppi

The 4th generation and the 6th generation iPad feature a 9.7-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology with a native resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 264 pixels per inch and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The 6th generation iPad also features support for the 1st generation Apple Pencil.

Battery

Battery	iPad 4	iPad 6th Gen
Capacity	mAh	8680 mAh
Longevity	hours	10 hours
USB		Lightning

The iPad (4th gen) is powered by a 42.5-watt-hour battery, and the iPad (6th gen) is powered by a 32.4-watt-hour battery, and both charge via a Lightning to USB charging cable. The battery capacities of the 4th and 6th gen iPads allow for up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi, and up to 9 hours of battery life when on Cellular.

Processing

Processor	iPad 4	iPad 6th Gen
CPU		Apple A10 Fusion APL1024 / APL1W24 (T8010)

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Color Choices

iPad 4

Available in 2 colors:

Black
White

Which iPad 4 color should you buy?

iPad 6th Gen

Available in 3 colors:

Gold
Gray
Silver

Which color iPad 6th Gen is the most popular?

iPad 4 vs iPad 6th Gen Colors

The iPad 4 and iPad 6th Gen have completely different color choices. The iPad 4 offers two color choices: Black and White. The iPad 6th Gen sports three different color choices: Silver, Gold, and Gray.

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The 4th generation iPad is available in White or Black. The White and Black color options are Silver on the back. The 6th generation iPad is available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. The Space Gray features a Black bezel on the front, and the Silver and Gold models feature a White bezel on the front.

Storage Options

iPad 4

Choose from 4 storage options:

16GB
32GB
64GB
128GB

Which iPad 4 storage should I buy?

iPad 6th Gen

Choose from 2 storage options:

32GB
128GB

Which storage iPad 6th Gen is the most popular?

iPad 4 vs iPad 6th Gen Storage

Both the iPad 4 and iPad 6th Gen share two storage options: 32GB and 128GB. However, the iPad 6th Gen does not have options for 64GB and 16GB, as seen on the iPad 4.

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The iPad (4th gen) and the iPad (6th gen) are available with 32GB or 128GB of storage space. The iPad (4th gen) is also available in 16GB and 64GB storage configurations.