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iPad (8th generation)

The everyday iPad with an A12 upgrade.

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The 8th-gen iPad moved to the A12 Bionic, a big jump from the A10, and kept the 10.2-inch 2160x1620 Retina display, Touch ID, Smart Connector and first-gen Apple Pencil support. Battery lasts a full day of school or streaming. The design is dated, the display isn't laminated so it looks reflective and sunken, the 1.2MP front camera is poor, and 32GB of base storage fills fast.

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Key specs
Battery
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
Display type
10.2-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Rear camera
8MP camera - ƒ/2.4 aperture - Five-element lens - Hybrid IR filter - Backside illumination - Live Photos - Autofocus - Panorama (up to
Weight
490 g
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
IPS
Size
10.2" (259 mm)
Brightness
500 nits
Performance
Processor
A12 Bionic
Storage
32GB, 128GB
Body
Dimensions
height: 9.8 inches (250.6 mm); width: 6.8 inches (174.1 mm); depth: 0.29 inch (7.5 mm)
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Product highlights

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Display10.2" (259 mm)IPS
ChipsetA12 Bionic
RAM / storage32GB, 128GB
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The 8th-gen iPad moved to the A12 Bionic, a big jump from the A10, and kept the 10.2-inch 2160x1620 Retina display, Touch ID, Smart Connector and first-gen Apple Pencil support. Battery lasts a full day of school or streaming. The design is dated, the display isn't laminated so it looks reflective and sunken, the 1.2MP front camera is poor, and 32GB of base storage fills fast.

Best for

Students and families who want a dependable everyday tablet

Not for

Artists or anyone who wants a modern design

Main strengthA12 Bionic performance
Main weaknessDated thick-bezel design
Reasons to buy
A12 Bionic performance
10.2-inch Retina display
Smart Connector keyboard and Apple Pencil support
All-day battery life
Reasons to avoid
Dated thick-bezel design
Non-laminated, reflective display
Weak 1.2MP front camera and 32GB base storage
Measured view8.5/10What the pros say.
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How it stacks up

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Product data

Full specifications

18 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
10.2-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Brightness
500

Battery & Charging

Battery
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

Camera

Rear camera
  • 8MP camera - ƒ/2.4 aperture - Five-element lens - Hybrid IR filter - Backside illumination - Live Photos - Autofocus - Panorama (up to
  • 43MP) - HDR for photos - Exposure control - Burst mode - Tap to focus

Connectivity

Bluetooth
4.2

Body

Dimensions
250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm
Weight
490 g
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