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iPad (7th generation) vs iPad (8th generation)

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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iPad (7th generation)
iPad (7th generation)8.6Very good· Top score
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The short verdict

iPad (7th generation) edges it on score

The iPad (7th generation) leads overall; pick the iPad (8th generation) if its strengths below matter more to you.

iPad (7th generation)
8.6
iPad (8th generation)
8.5
Choose the iPad (7th generation) if
  • Students and casual users who want keyboard support
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Choose the iPad (8th generation) if
  • Students and families who want a dependable everyday tablet
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Performance1 difference
Chipset
A10
A12 Bionic
Battery & Charging1 difference
Capacity
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video, Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Camera1 difference
Camera
- 8-megapixel camera - ƒ/2.4 aperture - Five-element lens - Hybrid IR filter - Backside illumination - Live Photos - Autofocus - Panorama (up to 43 megapixels) - HDR for photos - Exposure control - Burst mode - Tap to focus
8MP camera - ƒ/2.4 aperture - Five-element lens - Hybrid IR filter - Backside illumination - Live Photos - Autofocus - Panorama (up to
Body1 difference
Weight
483 g
490 g
Battery & charging1 difference
Battery claims
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video, Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
Design1 difference
Weights
1.07 pounds (483 grams), 1.09 pounds (493 grams)
1.08 pounds (490 grams), 1.09 pounds (495 grams)
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