iPad 7th Gen vs iPad 10th Gen

The 7th generation iPad measures 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D) and features a 10.2” display size. The iPad (7th gen) with WiFi weighs 1.07 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.09 pounds. In comparison, the 10th generation iPad measures 9.79” (H) x 7.07” (W) x 0.28” (D) and features a 10.9” display size. The iPad (10th gen) with WiFi weighs 1.05 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.06 pounds.

The iPad (7th gen) features a 10.2-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with a resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch. And to compare, the iPad (10th gen) features a 10.9-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2360 x 1640 at 264 pixels per inch. Both models have an SDR max brightness of 500 nits and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The iPad (10th gen) display also supports True Tone.

The iPad (7th generation) is powered by a 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery and charges via a Lightning charging cable. The iPad (10th generation) is powered by a 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery and charges via a USB-C charging cable. The 7th and 10th generation iPad 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.