iPad 3 vs iPad 7th Gen
Apple released the iPad (3rd generation) in March 2012. The iPad (7th generation) arrived seven years later, in September 2019. Key features of the 3rd gen iPad include a 9.7” Retina display, a dual-core Apple A5X chip, and up to 64GB of storage. In comparison, the 7th gen iPad features include a 10.2” Retina display, an Apple A10 Fusion chip with 64-bit architecture and embedded M10 coprocessor, and up to 128GB of storage.
Price Comparison
iPad 3 vs iPad 7th Gen Pricing
Specs Comparison
The iPad (3rd generation) specs include a 9.7” Retina display, an Apple A5X chip, up to 64GB of storage, a 5MP iSight rear camera, a VGA-quality FaceTime front camera, and a 30-pin dock connector. The 3rd generation iPad also features WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, a built-in speaker, a microphone, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a micro-SIM card tray with assisted GPS with GLONASS on the WiFi + Cellular model. The iPad (7th generation) specs include a 10.2” Retina display, an Apple A10 Fusion chip with embedded M10 coprocessor, up to 128GB of storage, an 8MP rear camera, a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera, a Lightning connector, and a home button with Touch ID. The 7th generation iPad also features WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, stereo speakers, dual microphones, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a nano-SIM card tray with GPS and GNSS on the WiFi + Cellular model.
Size
| Size | iPad 3 | iPad 7th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 174 mm 6.9 inches | |
| Height | 251 mm 9.9 inches | |
| Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches | |
| Weight | 493 g 17.4 ounces |
The iPad (3rd gen) measurements are as follows: 9.50” (H) x 7.31” (W) x 0.37” (D), with a 9.7” display size. The WiFi-only iPad (3rd gen) weighs 1.44 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.46 pounds. In comparison, the iPad (7th 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 iPad (7th gen) weighs 1.07 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.09 pounds.
Camera
| Camera | iPad 3 | iPad 7th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 8.0 MP | |
| Resolution | 3264x2448 |
The 3rd generation iPad features a 5MP iSight camera on the back and a VGA-quality FaceTime camera on the front. The 7th generation iPad features an 8MP camera on the back and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front.
Screen
| Display | iPad 3 | iPad 7th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1620x2160 | |
| Screen Size | 259 mm 10.2 in | |
| Pixels Per Inch | ppi | 265 ppi |
The iPad (3rd gen) features a 9.7-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen Retina display with a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, and a native resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 264 pixels per inch. The iPad (7th gen) features a 10.2-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with a native resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch. The iPad (7th gen) display also features a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, a 500 nits max brightness, and support for the 1st generation Apple Pencil.
Battery
| Battery | iPad 3 | iPad 7th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | mAh | 8827 mAh |
| USB | Lightning |
The iPad (3rd gen) features a built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, and the iPad (7th gen) features a built-in 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. The battery capacities for the 3rd gen and the 7th gen iPad allow for up to 10 hours of battery life on the WiFi-only model and up to 9 hours of battery life on the WiFi + Cellular model. The iPad (3rd gen) uses a 30-pin dock connector port for charging and the iPad (7th gen) charges using a Lightning port for charging.
Processing
| Processor | iPad 3 | iPad 7th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A10 Fusion APL1024 / APL1W24 (T8010) |
Color Choices
iPad 3 vs iPad 7th Gen Colors
The iPad 3rd generation is Silver with options for a White or Black bezel around the display. The iPad 7th generation color options include Silver, Gold, and Space Gray. The Silver and Gold models have a White bezel on the front and the Space Gray model has a Black bezel on the front.
Storage Options
iPad 7th Gen
Choose from 2 storage options:
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32GB
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128GB
iPad 3 vs iPad 7th Gen Storage
The iPad (3rd gen) is available with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of storage space, and the iPad (7th gen) is available with 32GB or 128GB of storage.
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