iPad 5th Gen vs iPad 8th Gen

Measurements for the iPad (5th gen) 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. In comparison, the iPad (8th gen) measures 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D) and features a 10.2” display size. The WiFi-only model weighs 1.08 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.09 pounds.

The 5th generation iPad features a 9.7” LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology. The iPad (5th gen) display supports a native resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR brightness of 500 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. To compare, the 8th generation iPad features a 10.2” LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology. The iPad (8th gen) display supports a native resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR brightness of 500 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The iPad (8th gen) also supports the first-generation Apple Pencil.

The 5th and 8th generation iPads are powered by a 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. These two iPads charge with a Lightning to USB charging cable, and the battery capacities allow for up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular.