iPad 5th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen

The iPad (5th 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 version weighs 1.03 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular version weighs 1.05 pounds. The iPad (9th gen) measurements are as follows: 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D) with a 10.2” display size. The WiFi-only model weighs 1.07 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.09 pounds.

The 5th generation iPad has a 9.7” LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with a native resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR brightness of 500 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. In comparison, the 9th generation iPad has a 10.2” LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with a native resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR brightness of 500 nits, a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, and True Tone. The iPad (9th gen) also supports the first-generation Apple Pencil.

The 5th and 9th generation iPads are equipped with a 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, 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.