Computers, Laptops & Tablets Apple 248 248 people found this article helpful The iPad Comparison Chart Which iPad is best for you? Compare all of the models by Daniel Nations Writer Daniel Nations has been a tech journalist since 1994. His work has appeared in Computer Currents, The Examiner, The Spruce, and other publications. our editorial process Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Daniel Nations Updated on September 18, 2020 Apple iPad Macs Tweet Share Email The iPad has consistently been the best of the best in the world of tablets. Each new release seems to set a new threshold, with the latest iPad Pro rivaling the power of most laptops. While it's easy to choose an iPad, it's not as easy to narrow that choice down to a specific model. The iPad lineup is now broken into the Pro level of tablets and the basic iPad models. We break them down below. The iPad Pro The first iPad Pro introduced the 12.9-inch iPad display, and a later model replaced the Home Button in favor of Face ID, which is powered by facial recognition. Lifewire / Jo Zixuan Zhou The move to Face ID means the latest iPads combine large, beautiful displays with a slimmer form factor. These iPads also support a second-generation Apple Pencil and include a USB-C port instead of the Lightning connector. The current 2020 iPad Pro is a minor refresh of the 2018 model that includes an upgraded camera, increased RAM, LiDAR support for augmented reality, and support for the Magic Keyboard. The iPad and the iPad mini 5 In 2020, Apple announced a new iPad (8th generation) and an iPad Air, the company's mid-range and budget tablets. The new iPad has a 10.2-inch screen, just like its predecessor, but gets upgraded to the Apple A12 Bionic processor. The iPad mini 5 is the latest in Apple's line of smaller tablets, released in early 2019. It comes with the A12 Bionic chip, a 7.9-inch Retina display, and support for the Apple Pencil. Current iPad Lineup Comparison If you plan to purchase a new iPad, this chart represents the iPad models currently for sale and supported by Apple. Feature iPad Pro (2020) iPad (2020) iPad mini 5 iPad Air (2020) Entry Price $799+ $329 $399 $599 CPU A12Z Bionic chip with Neural Engine A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine Motion Processor Yes Yes Yes Yes Resolution 2732x2048 2160x1620 2048x1536 2360x1640 Security Face ID Touch ID Touch ID Touch ID Display 11- or 12.9-inch IPS LED-backlit with TrueTone 10.2-inch LED-backlit with IPS 7.9-inch LED-backlit with TrueTone 10.9-inch IPS LED-backlit with TrueTone Storage 128 GB, 256 GB,512 GB, 1 TB 32 GB,128 GB 64 GB,256 GB 64 GB,256 GB Rear Camera 12 MP, 10 MP Ultra Wide, 4K video support, LiDAR scanner for AR 8 MP, 1080p video iSight 8 MP, 1080p video 12 MP wide, 4K video support Front Camera 7 MP with Retina Flash 1.2 MP 7 MP with Retina Flash 7 MP with Retina Flash Data Rate Gigabit-class LTE Gigabit-class LTE Gigabit-class LTE Gigabit-class LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO Yes Yes Yes Yes Bluetooth 5.0 4.2 5.0 5.0 Connectivity USB-C Lightning Lightning USB-C Apple Pencil Gen 2 Gen 1 Gen 1 Gen 2 GPS Yes Yes Yes Yes iPad Pro Comparison The following chart shows the differences between the older lineup of iPad Pro models and the newest. Some of these are still available to buy from the Apple Store or third-party retailers, while others can only be found used or refurbished. Feature 12.9 iPad Pro (2020) 11 iPad Pro (2020) 12.9 iPad Pro (2018) 11 iPad Pro (2018) Entry Price $999 $799 $799 $649 CPU A12Z Bionic chip with Neural Engine A12Z Bionic chip with Neural Engine A12X Bionic chip with Neural Engine A12X Bionic chip with Neural Engine Motion Processor Yes Yes Yes Yes Resolution 2732x2048 2048x1536 2732x2048 2388x1668 Touch ID Yes Yes No (Face ID) No (Face ID) Display 12.9-inch IPS LED-backlit with TrueTone 11-inch IPS LED-backlit with TrueTone 12.9-inch IPS LED-backlit with TrueTone 11-inch IPS LED-backlit with TrueTone Storage 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB Rear Camera 12 MP (wide); 10 MP (ultrawide) with 4K video support 12 MP (wide); 10 MP (ultrawide) with 4K video support iSight 12 MP with 4K video support iSight 12 MP with 4K video support Front Camera 7 MP with Retina Flash 7 MP with Retina Flash 7 MP with Retina Flash 7 MP with Retina Flash Data Rate 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO Yes Yes Yes Yes Bluetooth 5.0 5.0 4.2 4.2 Siri Yes Yes Yes Yes Barometer Yes Yes Yes Yes GPS Yes Yes Assisted Assisted 9.7-inch Model Comparison The most recent version of the 9.7-inch iPad was released in 2018 and supports the Apple Pencil. It also has an upgraded processor compared to the 2017 model but is otherwise functionally the same. Feature iPad (2018) iPad (2017) iPad Air 2 iPad Air iPad 4 Entry Price $329 n/a n/a n/a n/a CPU 2.34 Ghz Quad-Core 64-bit Apple A10 Fusion 1.85 Ghz Dual-Core 64-bit Apple A9 1.5 Ghz Tri-Core 64-bit Apple A8X 1.4 Ghz 64-bit Apple A7 1.4 Ghz Apple A6X Motion Processor Yes Yes Yes Yes No Resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 Touch ID Yes Yes Yes No No Display 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit Graphics PowerVR 7XT GT7600 Plus PowerVR GT7600 PowerVR GX6650 PowerVR G6430 PowerVR G6430 Memory 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 1 GB 1 GB Storage 32 GB, 128 GB 32 GB, 128 GB 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB Rear Camera iSight 8 MP iSight 8 MP iSight 8 MP iSight 5 MP iSight 5 MP Front Camera 720p 720p 720p 720p 720p Data Rate 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Bluetooth 4.2 4.2 4 4 4 Barometer Yes Yes No No No GPS 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only iPad mini Comparison Only the iPad Mini 5 is available for sale on the Apple website. Other models might be found in stores or on resale websites. Feature iPad mini 5 iPad mini 4 iPad mini 3 iPad mini 2 iPad mini Entry Price $399 $399 n/a n/a n/a CPU A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine 1.5 Ghz 64-bit Apple A8 1.29 Ghz 64-bit Apple A7 1.29 Ghz 64-bit Apple A7 1 Ghz Dual-Core Apple A5 Motion Processor Yes M8 M7 M7 None Resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 1024x768 Touch ID Yes Yes Yes No No Display 7.9-inch LED-backlit with TrueTone 7.9-inch IPS LED-backlit 7.9-inch IPS LED-backlit 7.9-inch IPS LED-backlit 7.9-inch IPS LED-backlit Graphics A12 Bionic PowerVR GX6450 PowerVR GX6430 PowerVR GX6430 PowerVR SGX543MP2 Memory 3 GB 2 GB 1 GB 1 GB 512 MB Storage 64 GB,256 GB 128 GB 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB Rear Camera iSight 8 MP, 1080p video iSight 8 MP iSight 5 MP iSight 5 MP iSight 5 MP Front Camera 7 MP with Retina Flash 720p 720p 720p 720p Data Rate Gigabit-class LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO Yes Yes Yes Yes No Bluetooth 5.0 4 4 4 4 Barometer Yes No No No No GPS Yes 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only Obsolete iPad Models While the original iPad mini is included in the comparison above, it's obsolete. This doesn't mean it isn't a useful tablet, but it no longer supports the latest Apple operating system. The following iPad models are also obsolete and no longer receive software support: The iPad mini 2The iPad mini 3iPad Air 1st GenerationThe iPad 4The iPad 3The iPad 2The Original iPadThe Original iPad mini Is your iPad obsolete? Find out if your current iPad is ready for an update.