iPad 5th Gen vs iPad 10th Gen

The iPad (5th gen) measures 9.4” (H) x 6.6” (W) x 0.29” (D) and features a 9.7” display size. The WiFi-only version weighs 1.03 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular version weighs 1.05 pounds. In comparison, the iPad (10th gen) measures 9.79” (H) x 7.07” (W) x 0.28” (D) and features a 10.9” display size. The WiFi-only model weighs 1.05 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.06 pounds.

The 5th generation iPad has a 9.7” LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display. The iPad (5th gen) display has a native resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR brightness of 500 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The 10th generation iPad has a 10.9” LED-backlit multi-touch Liquid Retina display. The iPad (10th gen) display has a native resolution of 2360 x 1640 at 264 pixels per inch, a brightness of 500 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The 10th gen display also supports True Tone and the first-generation Apple Pencil.

The 5th generation iPad is equipped with a 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, charges with a Lightning to USB charging cable, and gets up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular. To compare, the 10th generation iPad is equipped with a 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, charges with a USB-C charging cable, and gets up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular.