iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 10th Gen

Measurements for the iPad (8th gen) are as follows: 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D) with a 10.2” display size. The 8th gen iPad with WiFi weighs 1.08 pounds and the model with WiFi + Cellular weighs 1.09 pounds. In comparison, measurements for the iPad (10th gen) are as follows: 9.79” (H) x 7.07” (W) x 0.28” (D) with a 10.9” display size. The 10th gen iPad with WiFi weighs 1.05 pounds and the model with WiFi + Cellular weighs 1.06 pounds.

The iPad (8th gen) features a 10.2” LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology. The display supports a native resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR max brightness of 500 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. In comparison, the iPad (10th gen) features a 10.9” LED-backlit multi-touch Liquid Retina display with IPS technology. The 10th generation iPad display has a native resolution of 2360 x 1640 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR max brightness of 500 nits, a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, and True Tone.

The iPad (8th gen) is powered by a 32.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery and charges using a Lighting to USB charging cable. The iPad (10th gen) is powered by a 28.6-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery and charges using a USB-C charging cable. The battery capacities of these two iPads allow for up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours when on cellular.