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| Also known as | iPad (8th generation), iPad 10.2-inch, iPad 8, iPad (10.2-inch) (2nd generation), iPad (2020) |
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Product family | iPad |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Generation | 8th |
| Release date | September 18, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-09-18) |
| Introductory price | $329 (release price) $299 (education price) |
| Discontinued | September 14, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-09-14) |
| Operating system | Original:iPadOS 14 Current:iPadOS 18.5, released May 12, 2025[1] |
| System on a chip | Apple A12 Bionic with 64-bit desktop architecture andApple M12 motion co-processor |
| CPU | Hexa-core64-bit @ Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) |
| Memory | 3 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM |
| Storage | 32 or 128 GB[a] |
| Display | 10.2 inches (260 mm) 2,160 × 1,620px (264 ppi) with a 4:3aspect ratio, 500 nits max brightness (typical)[2] |
| Graphics | Apple GPU 4-Core Graphics |
| Sound | Stereo |
| Input | Multi-touchscreen,headset controls,proximity andambient light sensors, 3-axisaccelerometer, 3-axisgyroscope,digitalcompass, dualmicrophone,Touch IDfingerprint reader,barometer |
| Camera | Front: 1.2 MP, 720p HD, ƒ/2.4 aperture Rear: 8.0 MP AF,iSight with Five Element Lens, HybridIR filter, video stabilization, face detection, Smart HDR, ƒ/2.4 aperture |
| Power | 32.4 W·h, up to 10 hours of battery life |
| Online services | App Store,iTunes Store,iBookstore,iCloud,Game Center |
| Dimensions | 250.6 mm (9.87 in) H 174.1 mm (6.85 in) W 7.5 mm (0.30 in) D |
| Weight | Wi-Fi: 490 g (1.08 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 495 g (1.091 lb) |
| Predecessor | iPad (7th generation) |
| Successor | iPad (9th generation) |
| Related | iPad Air (3rd generation) iPad mini (5th generation) |
| Website | iPad 10.2-inch - Apple at theWayback Machine (archived September 13, 2021) |
TheiPad (8th generation)[3] (also referred to as theiPad 10.2-inch 2020[4]) is atablet computer developed and marketed byApple Inc. as the successor to the7th-generation iPad. It was announced on September 15, 2020 and released on September 18, 2020.[5]
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The eighth-generation iPad uses the same design as the seventh-generation iPad, with a 10.2-inch screen with 1620 by 2160 pixels at a pixel density of 264-pixel PPI,[6] Touch ID support, and compatibility with the Smart Connector.
It uses the Apple A12 chip, which Apple claims provides a 40% faster 6-core CPU and a 2x faster 4 core GPU compared to the processor of the previous generation. It is the first iPad tablet that includes a Neural Engine, a component introduced with the A11 processor. It is the final iPad tablet available with white bezels on the Silver and Gold models; alliPad (9th generation) tablets come with black bezels.
The eighth-generation iPad is compatible with the first-generationApple Pencil, theSmart Keyboard and keyboard attachments compatible with the Smart Connector.[7]
It was released runningiPadOS 14,[6] withiPadOS 15 unveiled later at WWDC 2021 and iPadOS 16 announced at WWDC22.[8]
Miles Somerville of9to5Mac found the tablet to be a good value proposition at its price point.[9][10] He described it as having a nearly identical appearance to its predecessor, but with improved battery life, enhanced performance owing to the upgrade from theA10 Fusion to theA12 Bionic, and better screen sensitivity forApple Pencil use, while continuing the poor implementation of Pencil charging on a perpendicular direction from the tablet'sLightning port.[9][10] He found it sufficient for basic activities, gaming, everyday content consumption, and general multitasking, although not measuring up to the 2020iPad Pro or the simultaneously releasedfourth-generation iPad Air, in part due to its display that supports only a 60 Hz refresh rate instead of 120 Hz.[9][10] He especially faulted Apple's choice of keeping a 1.2-megapixel camera on the front of the tablet, which could be a strong negative factor for an intended audience of students, who might plan to use the device for teleconference classes over platforms such asZoom.[9][10]
Scott Stein ofCNET rated the tablet 8.1 out of 10.[11] Stein commended it for its faster processing that handlediPadOS better than previous models, better support for Apple Pencil and keyboard cases, and a faster charger included in the box.[11] He faulted it for the large bezels that lead to a cramped feel of its screen during multitasking with two apps open, lack of support for the second-generation Apple Pencil and newerMagic Keyboard cases, the outdated 720p camera that does not function well in landscape mode teleconferencing because of placement, the display limited to a 60 Hz refresh rate and lacking True Tonecolor temperature auto-adjustment, and the insufficient 32 gigabytes of storage for the entry-level model.[11]
David Price ofMacworld UK echoed many of the other critiques while noting that this model of iPad would find an audience among average consumers who had not upgraded their iPads in years.[12] He described the continuing design as "comfortably big enough" for typical content, with thoughtful touches, but a dated look because of the large bezels, and welcomed the ongoing inclusion of aheadphone jack and rear-facing camera that sits flush with the tablet body.[12] He noted that the lack of screen lamination and consequent flex of the screen during touches could be noticeable to users of higher-end tablets, that the lack of flash on either rear or front camera would hinder low-light teleconferencing andFaceTime Video use, and that the included amount of RAM was low compared to other tablets.[12]
| Timeline of iPad models |
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 See also:List of Apple products |
Source:Apple Newsroom Archive.[13]
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