iPad 5th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen
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Apple released the iPad (5th gen) in March 2017 and released the iPad (9th gen) in September 2021. The iPad (9th gen) features a 10.2” display, versus the smaller 9.7” display on the iPad (5th gen). The iPad (9th gen) display also supports True Tone. The iPad (9th gen) features include a newer processor, the Apple A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, support for the Apple Pencil (1st gen) and Smart Keyboard, up to 256GB of storage, and a 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage.
Price Comparison
iPad 5th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Pricing
Specs Comparison
The 5th generation iPad specs include a 9.7” Retina display with an Apple A9 chip, and up to 128GB of storage. The 9th generation iPad specs include a 10.2” Retina display with True Tone, an Apple A13 chip with Neural Engine, up to 256GB of storage, and a 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage. The iPad (9th gen) also has support for the Apple Smart Keyboard and 1st generation Apple Pencil. Both models feature an 8MP wide-angle rear camera, a Lightning connector, a home button with Touch ID, stereo speakers, two microphones, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, and Bluetooth 4.2.
Size
| Size | iPad 5th Gen | iPad 9th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 170 mm 6.7 inches | 174 mm 6.9 inches |
| Height | 240 mm 9.5 inches | 251 mm 9.9 inches |
| Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches | 8 mm 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 478 g 16.9 ounces | 487 g 17.2 ounces |
The iPad (5th gen) measurements are as follows: 9.4” (H) x 6.6” (W) x 0.29” (D) with a 9.7” display size. The WiFi-only version weighs 1.03 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular version weighs 1.05 pounds. The iPad (9th 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 model weighs 1.07 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.09 pounds.
Camera
| Camera | iPad 5th Gen | iPad 9th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 8.0 MP | 8.0 MP |
| Resolution | 3264x2448 | 3264x2448 |
The iPad (5th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) feature an 8MP wide-angle rear camera. The iPad (5th gen) has a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front, and the iPad (9th gen) has a 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage on the front.
Screen
| Display | iPad 5th Gen | iPad 9th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1536x2048 | 1620x2160 |
| Screen Size | 246 mm 9.7 in | 259 mm 10.2 in |
| Pixels Per Inch | 264 ppi | 265 ppi |
The 5th generation iPad has a 9.7” LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with a native resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR brightness of 500 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. In comparison, the 9th generation iPad has a 10.2” LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with a native resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR brightness of 500 nits, a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, and True Tone. The iPad (9th gen) also supports the first-generation Apple Pencil.
Battery
| Battery | iPad 5th Gen | iPad 9th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8827 mAh | 8686 mAh |
| Longevity | 10 hours | 9 hours |
| USB | Lightning | Lightning |
The 5th and 9th generation iPads are equipped with a 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, charge with a Lightning to USB charging cable, and the battery capacities allow for up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular.
Processing
| Processor | iPad 5th Gen | iPad 9th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A9 APL0898 (S8000) | Apple A13 Bionic APL1085 / APL1W85 (T8030) |
Color Choices
iPad 5th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Colors
The iPad (5th gen) is available in three colors: Space Gray, Gold, and Silver. The Space Gray model features a black bezel around the display, and the Gold and Silver models feature a white bezel around the display. The iPad (9th gen) is available in two colors: Space Gray and Silver. The Space Gray and Silver models both feature a black bezel around the display.
Storage Options
iPad 9th Gen
Choose from 2 storage options:
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64GB
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256GB
iPad 5th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Storage
The iPad (5th gen) is available with 32GB or 128GB of storage space, and the iPad (9th gen) is available with 64GB or 256GB of storage space.
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