Apple iPad 10.2 (8th generation) [2020]

Display10.2"
ChipsetApple A12 Bionic
Main camera8MP
Battery8827 mAh
iPad 10.2 (8th generation) [2020] product photo
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Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - A2428 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - A2429
Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA)

Launch

Announced
2020, September 18
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm (9.87 x 6.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight
490 g (Wi-Fi) / 495 g (LTE) (1.08 lb)
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Durability
Stylus support

Display

Type
Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Size
10.2 inches, 324.6 cm2(~74.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1620 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

OS
iPadOS 14, upgradable to iPadOS 26
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF
Features
HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR

Selfie Camera

Module
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
Features
HDR · 720p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
Yes

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
NFC
No
Radio
No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0; magnetic connector

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 8827 mAh (32.4 Wh)

Misc

Colors
Silver, Gold, Space Gray
Models
A2428, A2429, A2270, A2430, iPad11,6, iPad11,7
GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways
performance
A12 Bionic, 4-core GPUThe 2-year-old A12 handles everyday apps, web browsing, and light games without lag, but newer games with heavy graphics will throttle or dip below smooth frame rates.
battery
8827 mAh, roughly 8–10 hours screen-onA day of mixed use (browsing, video, apps) on one charge is realistic; heavy daily use may need a top-up in the evening.
display
10.2", 1620×2160, 500 nitsBright enough to read in direct sunlight and sharp for reading text, but the 4:3 ratio and 264 ppi make it less pixel-dense than modern tablets, so very small fonts will show a slight jaggedness.
camera
8MP main, 1080p30 videoAdequate for documents, casual snapshots, and video calls; poor in low light and not suited to distant subjects or printing large photos.
storage
32GB or 128GB, no expansionThe 32GB model leaves only about 20GB free after the OS; 128GB is the practical choice if you store videos, apps, or offline content.
connectivity
Wi-Fi ac + LTE, Bluetooth 4.2Wi-Fi ac is standard for home use; LTE is available on the cellular model for mobility, but Bluetooth 4.2 is dated and may have weak range or pairing quirks with newer headphones.

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