iPad 6th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen

The iPad (6th gen) measurements are 9.4” (H) x 6.6” (W) x 0.29” (D) with a 9.7” display size. The WiFi-only 6th gen iPad weighs 1.03 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.05 pounds. To compare, the iPad (9th gen) measurements are 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D) with a 10.2” display size. The WiFi-only 9th gen iPad weighs 1.07 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.09 pounds.

The iPad (6th gen) features a 9.7-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology and a native resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 264 pixels per inch. The iPad (9th gen) features a 10.2-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology, a native resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch, and support for True Tone. The display on both models features an SDR max brightness of 500 nits and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.

The 6th generation and the 9th generation iPads are powered by a 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery and charge with a Lightning to USB charging cable. The batteries in these iPads are capable of providing up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when using a cellular connection.