iPad 4 vs iPad 7th Gen
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The iPad (4th generation) was released in November 2012, and the iPad (7th generation) was released in September 2019. The 4th gen iPad features a 9.7” Retina display, a dual-core Apple A6X chip, and up to 128GB of storage. The 7th gen iPad features 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 4 vs iPad 7th Gen Pricing
Specs Comparison
The key specs for the 4th generation iPad include a 9.7” Retina display, dual-core Apple A6X chip, up to 128GB of storage, Lightning connector, and a home button. Additional features for the iPad (4th gen) include WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front, a 5MP iSight camera on the back, a 3.5mm headphone jack, built-in speaker and microphone. To compare, the key specs for the 7th generation iPad include a 9.7” Retina display, Apple A10 Fusion chip with embedded M10 coprocessor, up to 128GB of storage, Lightning connector, and a home button with Touch ID for device security. Additional features for the iPad (7th gen) include WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front, an 8MP camera on the back, a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, and a microphone.
Size
| Size | iPad 4 | 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 (4th gen) measures 9.50” (H) x 7.31” (W) x 0.37” (D) and features a 9.7” display size. The WiFi-only 4th gen iPad weighs 1.44 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.46 pounds. The iPad (7th gen) measures: 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D) and features a 10.2” display size. The WiFi-only 7th gen iPad weighs 1.07 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.09 pounds.
Camera
| Camera | iPad 4 | iPad 7th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 8.0 MP | |
| Resolution | 3264x2448 |
The iPad (4th gen) features a 5MP iSight rear camera, and the iPad (7th gen) features an 8MP rear camera. The 4th gen iPad and the 7th gen iPad both feature a 1.2MP Facetime HD camera on the front.
Screen
| Display | iPad 4 | iPad 7th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1620x2160 | |
| Screen Size | 259 mm 10.2 in | |
| Pixels Per Inch | ppi | 265 ppi |
The 4th generation iPad features a 9.7-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology. The iPad (4th gen) display supports a native resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 264 pixels per inch and has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The 7th generation iPad features a 10.2-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology. The iPad (7th gen) display supports a native resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch, and a maximum brightness of 500 nits. The iPad (7th gen) display also has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating and support for the 1st generation Apple Pencil.
Battery
| Battery | iPad 4 | iPad 7th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | mAh | 8827 mAh |
| USB | Lightning |
The iPad (4th gen) has a 42.5-watt-hour battery, and the iPad (7th gen) has a 32.4-watt-hour battery, and both charge via a Lightning to USB charging cable. The battery capacities of the 4th and 7th gen iPads allow for up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi, and up to 9 hours of battery life when on Cellular.
Processing
| Processor | iPad 4 | iPad 7th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A10 Fusion APL1024 / APL1W24 (T8010) |
Color Choices
iPad 4 vs iPad 7th Gen Colors
The 4th generation iPad is available in two colors: White or Black. The White and Black color options are for the bezel around the display, and both are Silver on the back. The 7th generation iPad is available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. The Space Gray model has a Black bezel on the front, and the Silver and Gold models have a White 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 4 vs iPad 7th Gen Storage
The iPad (4th gen) is available with 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB of storage. The iPad (7th gen) is available with 32GB or 128GB of storage.
iPad 4 vs iPad 7th Gen Reviews
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