iPad 3 vs iPad 9th Gen

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The iPad (3rd generation) was released in March 2012, and the iPad (9th generation) was released in September 2021. Features of the 3rd generation iPad include a 9.7” Retina display, a dual-core Apple A5X chip, and up to 64GB of storage. Features of the 9th generation iPad include a 10.2” Retina display, an Apple A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, and up to 256GB of storage.

Price Comparison

iPad 3 vs iPad 9th Gen Pricing

iPad 3 prices start at $66, which is cheaper than the iPad 9th Gen low price of $169.

Specs Comparison

The iPad (3rd generation) features 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 (9th generation) features include a 10.2” Retina display, an Apple A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, up to 256GB of storage, an 8MP rear camera, a 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage, a Lightning connector, and a home button with Touch ID for device security. The 9th generation iPad hardware feature set also includes WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, stereo speakers, dual microphones, and a SIM card tray with GPS and GNSS on the WiFi + Cellular model.

Size

The iPad (3rd gen) measures 9.50” (H) x 7.31” (W) x 0.37” (D) and features 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 (9th gen) measures 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D) and features a 10.2” display size. The WiFi-only iPad (9th gen) weighs 1.07 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.09 pounds.

Size and Weight: iPad 3 vs iPad 9th Gen
Size iPad 3 iPad 9th Gen
Width 174 mm 6.9 inches
Height 251 mm 9.9 inches
Depth 8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight 487 g 17.2 ounces

Camera

The iPad (3rd generation) features a 5MP iSight camera on the back and a VGA-quality FaceTime camera on the front. The iPad (9th generation) features an 8MP camera on the back and a 12MP ultra-wide camera on the front with a 122-degree field-of-view. The 9th generation iPad also brought Center Stage as a new front-facing camera feature.

Cameras: iPad 3 vs iPad 9th Gen
Camera iPad 3 iPad 9th Gen
Primary 8.0 MP
Resolution 3264x2448

Screen

The 3rd generation iPad 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 9th generation iPad features a 10.2-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with a native resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch, a maximum brightness of 500 nits, and True Tone. The 9th gen iPad display also features a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating and support for the 1st gen Apple Pencil.

Screen and Display: iPad 3 vs iPad 9th Gen
Display iPad 3 iPad 9th Gen
Resolution 1620x2160
Screen Size 259 mm 10.2 in
Pixels Per Inch ppi 265 ppi

Battery

The iPad (3rd gen) is powered by a built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, and charges via a 30-pin dock connector. The iPad (9th gen) is powered by a built-in 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, and charges via a USB-C connector. The 3rd gen and the 9th gen battery capacities 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.

Battery and Charging: iPad 3 vs iPad 9th Gen
Battery iPad 3 iPad 9th Gen
Capacity mAh 8686 mAh
Longevity hours 9 hours
USB Lightning

Processing

Processing: iPad 3 vs iPad 9th Gen
Processor iPad 3 iPad 9th Gen
CPU Apple A13 Bionic APL1085 / APL1W85 (T8030)

Color Choices

iPad 3

Available in 3 colors:

  • Black
  • White
  • Gray

iPad 9th Gen

Available in 2 colors:

  • Gray
  • Silver

iPad 3 vs iPad 9th Gen Colors

The iPad (3rd generation) features a Silver back with an option for a Black or White bezel on the front around the display. The iPad (9th generation) is available in Silver or Space Gray. Both color options for the 9th generation iPad feature a Black bezel on the front around the display.

Storage Options

iPad 3

Choose from 3 storage options:

  • 16GB
  • 32GB
  • 64GB

iPad 9th Gen

Choose from 2 storage options:

  • 64GB
  • 256GB

iPad 3 vs iPad 9th Gen Storage

The 3rd generation iPad is available with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of storage space. In comparison, the iPad (9th gen) is available with 64GB or 256GB of storage.

Reviews

iPad 3

5 reviews 4.6 stars

iPad 9th Gen

53 reviews 4.9 stars

iPad 3 vs iPad 9th Gen Reviews

Users rate the iPad 3 with 4.6 stars, compared to the iPad 9th Gen with 4.9 of 5.0 stars.

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