Apple iPad (8th generation) vs Apple iPad (9th generation)

The short verdict

Scores are tied

Both score the same. Use the key differences and prices below to decide.

iPad (8th generation)

8.5

iPad (9th generation)

8.5

Choose the iPad (8th generation) if

Students and families who want a dependable everyday tablet

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Choose the iPad (9th generation) if

Parents and budget buyers who want a cheap used iPad for video, reading and schoolwork.

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

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Performance1 difference

Chipset

A12 Bionic

A13 Bionic

Battery & Charging1 difference

Capacity

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

32.4 Wh

Memory1 difference

Storage

32GB, 128GB

64GB, 256GB

Camera1 difference

Camera

8MP camera - ƒ/2.4 aperture - Five-element lens - Hybrid IR ﬁlter - Backside illumination - Live Photos - Autofocus - Panorama (up to

8MP Wide camera - ƒ/2.4 aperture - Digital zoom up to 5x - Five-element lens - Panorama (up to

Body1 difference

Weight

490 g

487 g

Design1 difference

Weights

1.08 pounds (490 grams), 1.09 pounds (495 grams)

1.07 pounds (487 grams), 1.09 pounds (498 grams)

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iPad (8th generation) vs iPad (9th generation)

Scores are tied

Key differences

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