iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen

Guide

Shop

Guide

Shop

Price Comparison

iPad 8th Gen

Low price:

$123

Avg price:

$155

How much does iPad 8th Gen cost?

iPad 9th Gen

Low price:

$148

Avg price:

$200

What's the best iPad 9th Gen price?

iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Pricing

iPad 8th Gen prices start at $123, which is cheaper than the iPad 9th Gen low price of $148.

Shop iPad 8th Gen Shop iPad 9th Gen

Specs Comparison

Size

The iPad (8th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) share the same measurements and display size, but the WiFi-only 9th generation weighs slightly less. The 9th-gen WiFi-only model weighs 1.07 pounds versus the 1.08-pound weight of the 8th-gen WiFi-only model. The 8th and 9th gen WiFi + Cellular models weigh 1.09 pounds. Otherwise, the measurements are as follows: 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D) with a 10.2” display size.

Size and Weight: iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen
Size	iPad 8th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Width	174 mm 6.9 inches	174 mm 6.9 inches
Height	251 mm 9.9 inches	251 mm 9.9 inches
Depth	8 mm 0.3 inches	8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight	490 g 17.3 ounces	487 g 17.2 ounces

Camera

The iPad (8th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) feature an 8MP wide-angle rear camera. On the front, the 8th generation iPad has a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera, and the 9th generation iPad has a 12MP ultra-wide camera with support for Center Stage.

Cameras: iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen
Camera	iPad 8th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Primary	8.0 MP	8.0 MP
Resolution	3264x2448	3264x2448

Screen

The iPad (8th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) have a 10.2-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology. Key features include 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. The main difference between these displays is the 9th generation model supports True Tone.

Screen and Display: iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen
Display	iPad 8th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Resolution	1620x2160	1620x2160
Screen Size	259 mm 10.2 in	259 mm 10.2 in
Pixels Per Inch	265 ppi	265 ppi

Battery

The iPad (8th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) are powered by a 32.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery and charge using a Lighting to USB charging cable. The battery capacities of these two iPads can provide up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours when on cellular.

Battery and Charging: iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen
Battery	iPad 8th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Capacity	8686 mAh	8686 mAh
Longevity	10 hours	9 hours
USB	Lightning	Lightning

Processing

Processing: iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen
Processor	iPad 8th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
CPU	Apple A12 Bionic APL1081 / APL1W81 (T8020)	Apple A13 Bionic APL1085 / APL1W85 (T8030)

Shop iPad 8th Gen Shop iPad 9th Gen

Color Choices

iPad 8th Gen

Available in 3 colors:

Gold
Gray
Silver

iPad 9th Gen

Available in 2 colors:

Gray
Silver

iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Colors

Both the iPad 8th Gen and iPad 9th Gen share two colors: Silver and Gray. However, the iPad 8th Gen does away with Gold, previously seen on the iPad 9th Gen.

Shop iPad 8th Gen Shop iPad 9th Gen

Storage Options

iPad 8th Gen

Choose from 2 storage options:

32GB
128GB

iPad 9th Gen

Choose from 2 storage options:

64GB
256GB

iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Storage

The iPad 8th Gen and iPad 9th Gen have completely different storage options. The iPad 8th Gen offers two storage sizes: 64 GB and 256 GB. The iPad 9th Gen sports different storage sizes: 32 GB and 128 GB.

Shop iPad 8th Gen Shop iPad 9th Gen