iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen

Name: Apple iPad 8th Gen
Brand: Apple
SKU: apple-ipad-8th-gen
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Apple released the iPad (8th gen) in September 2020, and the iPad (9th gen) arrived a year later, in September 2021. The 8th and 9th gen iPads share many similarities, but the iPad (9th gen) has some key improvements in the display technology, processor, storage, and front-facing camera. The iPad (9th gen) key specs include a 10.2” Retina display with True Tone, an Apple A13 Bionic chip, up to 256GB of storage, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle front camera with Center Stage.

Price Comparison

iPad 8th Gen

Low price:

$124

Avg price:

$165

How much does iPad 8th Gen cost?

iPad 9th Gen

Low price:

$169

Avg price:

$232

What's the best iPad 9th Gen price?

iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Pricing

iPad 8th Gen prices start at $124, which is cheaper than the iPad 9th Gen low price of $169.

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Specs Comparison

The iPad (9th gen) has several improvements as compared to the iPad (8th gen), but overall, these two models share numerous similarities. The improvements found on the 9th gen iPad include True Tone support on the display, an Apple A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, up to 256GB of storage space, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle front camera with Center Stage. In comparison, the 8th gen iPad specs include an Apple A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, up to 128GB of storage space, and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera. The shared specs include a 10.2” Retina display, an 8MP wide-angle rear camera, a Lightning connector, a home button with Touch ID, stereo speakers, two microphones, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and a Smart Connector on the side. These two models are also compatible with the Apple Smart Keyboard and the first-generation Apple Pencil.

Size

Size	iPad 8th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Width	174 mm 6.9 inches	174 mm 6.9 inches
Height	251 mm 9.9 inches	251 mm 9.9 inches
Depth	8 mm 0.3 inches	8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight	490 g 17.3 ounces	487 g 17.2 ounces

The iPad (8th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) share the same measurements and display size, but the WiFi-only 9th generation weighs slightly less. The 9th-gen WiFi-only model weighs 1.07 pounds versus the 1.08-pound weight of the 8th-gen WiFi-only model. The 8th and 9th gen WiFi + Cellular models weigh 1.09 pounds. Otherwise, the measurements are as follows: 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D) with a 10.2” display size.

Camera

Camera	iPad 8th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Primary	8.0 MP	8.0 MP
Resolution	3264x2448	3264x2448

The iPad (8th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) feature an 8MP wide-angle rear camera. On the front, the 8th generation iPad has a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera, and the 9th generation iPad has a 12MP ultra-wide camera with support for Center Stage.

Screen

Display	iPad 8th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Resolution	1620x2160	1620x2160
Screen Size	259 mm 10.2 in	259 mm 10.2 in
Pixels Per Inch	265 ppi	265 ppi

The iPad (8th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) have a 10.2-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with IPS technology. Key features include a native resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR max brightness of 500 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The main difference between these displays is the 9th generation model supports True Tone.

Battery

Battery	iPad 8th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Capacity	8686 mAh	8686 mAh
Longevity	10 hours	9 hours
USB	Lightning	Lightning

The iPad (8th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) are powered by a 32.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery and charge using a Lighting to USB charging cable. The battery capacities of these two iPads can provide up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours when on cellular.

Processing

Processor	iPad 8th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
CPU	Apple A12 Bionic APL1081 / APL1W81 (T8020)	Apple A13 Bionic APL1085 / APL1W85 (T8030)

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Color Choices

iPad 8th Gen

Available in 3 colors:

Gold
Gray
Silver

Which iPad 8th Gen color should you buy?

iPad 9th Gen

Available in 2 colors:

Gray
Silver

Which color iPad 9th Gen is the most popular?

iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Colors

Both the iPad 8th Gen and iPad 9th Gen share two colors: Silver and Gray. However, the iPad 8th Gen does away with Gold, previously seen on the iPad 9th Gen.

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The iPad (8th gen) is available in three colors, and the iPad (9th gen) is available in two colors. The 8th generation iPad color options include 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 9th generation iPad color options include Space Gray and Silver, both of which have a black bezel on the front.

Storage Options

iPad 8th Gen

Choose from 2 storage options:

32GB
128GB

Which iPad 8th Gen storage should I buy?

iPad 9th Gen

Choose from 2 storage options:

64GB
256GB

Which storage iPad 9th Gen is the most popular?

iPad 8th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Storage

The iPad 8th Gen and iPad 9th Gen have completely different storage options. The iPad 8th Gen offers two storage sizes: 64 GB and 256 GB. The iPad 9th Gen sports different storage sizes: 32 GB and 128 GB.

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The 8th generation iPad is available with 32GB or 128GB of storage space, and the 9th generation iPad is available with 64GB or 256GB of storage space.