10.2" Retina LCD, 500 nitsThe 500-nit peak brightness and 4:3 aspect ratio suit reading and document work in varied light, though 264 ppi is lower than modern phones so fine text can look softer at close range.
performance
A12 Bionic, 3GB RAM (2020)This four-year-old chip handles everyday apps, web browsing, and light document editing smoothly, but will struggle with demanding games or complex video editing compared to current iPads.
battery
8827 mAh, roughly 10 hoursOn typical mixed use (web, email, video), expect about 10 hours before needing to plug in; heavy gaming or video streaming will cut that down noticeably.
camera
8MP rear, 1.2MP frontThe 8MP rear lens records clear 1080p videos and handles photos in good light, but low-light shots will be grainy; the 1.2MP front camera is adequate for video calls only.
storage
32GB or 128GB, no expansionThe base 32GB fills up quickly if you store apps, photos, and videos locally; the 128GB option gives breathing room for a few years, but there is no microSD slot to add space later.
connectivity
LTE (cellular model only), Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) downloads are solid on home networks, and the LTE variant offers mobile data, but both have no 5G and no NFC for contactless payments.