iPad 7th Gen vs iPad 10th Gen

Name: Apple iPad 7th Gen
Brand: Apple
SKU: apple-ipad-7th-gen
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Apple released the iPad (7th gen) in September 2019 and the iPad (10th gen) in October 2022. There are several notable differences between these two models including the display, processor, internal storage, front and rear cameras, and connectivity, which includes 5G and WiFi 6. The iPad (10th gen) features a 10.9” Liquid Retina display with True Tone, an Apple A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, up to 256GB of storage, a 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage, and a 12MP wide-angle rear camera.

Price Comparison

iPad 7th Gen

Low price:

$114

Avg price:

$150

How much does iPad 7th Gen cost?

iPad 10th Gen

Low price:

$257

Avg price:

$341

What's the best iPad 10th Gen price?

iPad 7th Gen vs iPad 10th Gen Pricing

iPad 7th Gen prices start at $114, which is cheaper than the iPad 10th Gen low price of $257.

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Specs Comparison

The iPad (10th gen) features several notable improvements over the iPad (7th gen). Key features of the 10th generation iPad include a 10.9” Liquid Retina display with True Tone, an Apple A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, up to 256GB of storage, USB-C, landscape stereo speakers, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, Touch ID in the power button, and 5G connectivity on the WiFi + Cellular model. The 10th gen iPad also supports the Apple Magic Keyboard Folio and has a 12MP wide-angle rear camera and a landscape-oriented 12MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. Key features of the 7th generation iPad include a 10.2” Retina display, an Apple A10 Fusion chip, up to 128GB of storage, a Lightning connector, stereo speakers, WiFi (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2, a home button with Touch ID, and 4G connectivity on the WiFi + Cellular model. The 7th gen iPad also has an 8MP wide-angle rear camera and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera.

Size

Size	iPad 7th Gen	iPad 10th 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 7th generation iPad measures 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D) and features a 10.2” display size. The iPad (7th gen) with WiFi weighs 1.07 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.09 pounds. In comparison, the 10th generation iPad measures 9.79” (H) x 7.07” (W) x 0.28” (D) and features a 10.9” display size. The iPad (10th gen) with WiFi weighs 1.05 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.06 pounds.

Camera

Camera	iPad 7th Gen	iPad 10th Gen
Primary	8.0 MP
Resolution	3264x2448

The iPad (7th generation) features an 8MP wide-angle rear camera and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera. The iPad (10th) generation features a 12MP wide-angle rear camera and a landscape 12MP ultra-wide camera with a 122-degree field of view and support for Center Stage.

Screen

Display	iPad 7th Gen	iPad 10th Gen
Resolution	1620x2160
Screen Size	259 mm 10.2 in
Pixels Per Inch	265 ppi	ppi

The iPad (7th gen) features a 10.2-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with a resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch. And to compare, the iPad (10th gen) features a 10.9-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2360 x 1640 at 264 pixels per inch. Both models have an SDR max brightness of 500 nits and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The iPad (10th gen) display also supports True Tone.

Battery

Battery	iPad 7th Gen	iPad 10th Gen
Capacity	8827 mAh	mAh
USB	Lightning

The iPad (7th generation) is powered by a 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery and charges via a Lightning charging cable. The iPad (10th generation) is powered by a 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery and charges via a USB-C charging cable. The 7th and 10th generation iPad 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 7th Gen	iPad 10th Gen
CPU	Apple A10 Fusion APL1024 / APL1W24 (T8010)

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Color Choices

iPad 7th Gen

Available in 3 colors:

Gold
Gray
Silver

Which iPad 7th Gen color should you buy?

iPad 10th Gen

Available in 4 colors:

Blue
Pink
Silver
Yellow

Which color iPad 10th Gen is the most popular?

iPad 7th Gen vs iPad 10th Gen Colors

The iPad 7th Gen introduces three new colors not found in the iPad 10th Gen color palette: Yellow, Blue, and Pink. Both the iPad 7th Gen and iPad 10th Gen share one color: Silver. However, the iPad 7th Gen does away with Gold and Gray, previously seen on the iPad 10th Gen.

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The 7th generation iPad is available in three colors: 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. The 10th-generation iPad is available in four colors: Silver, Pink, Blue, and Yellow.

Storage Options

iPad 7th Gen

Choose from 2 storage options:

32GB
128GB

Which iPad 7th Gen storage should I buy?

iPad 10th Gen

Choose from 2 storage options:

64GB
256GB

Which storage iPad 10th Gen is the most popular?

iPad 7th Gen vs iPad 10th Gen Storage

The iPad 7th Gen and iPad 10th Gen have completely different storage options. The iPad 7th Gen offers two storage sizes: 64 GB and 256 GB. The iPad 10th Gen sports different storage sizes: 32 GB and 128 GB.

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The iPad (7th generation) is available with 32GB or 128GB of storage space, and the iPad (10th generation) is available with 64GB or 256GB of storage space.