Computers, Laptops & Tablets Apple 273 273 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 23, 2020 Tweet Share Email Apple iPad Macs 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 down that choice 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. New iPads in 2020 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, like its predecessor, but is upgraded to the Apple A12 Bionic processor. New models of the iPad Pro and iPad mini were released in 2020. Our Favorite iPads 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 (2020) 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 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 Security Face ID Face ID Face ID 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 Gigabit-class 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 iPad and iPad Air Comparison The most recent versions of the iPad and the iPad Air were released in 2020. The iPad supports the first-generation Apple Pencil, and the iPad Air supports the second-generation Apple Pencil. These models also have upgraded processors compared to earlier models. What's the Difference Between the iPad and iPad Air? Feature iPad (2020) iPad (2018) iPad (2017) iPad Air 3 (2020) iPad Air 2 iPad Air Entry Price $329 n/a n/a $599 n/a n/a CPU A12 Bionic Neural Engine 2.34 Ghz Quad-Core 64-bit Apple A10 Fusion 1.85 Ghz Dual-Core 64-bit Apple A9 A14Neural Engine 1.5 Ghz Tri-Core 64-bit Apple A8X 1.4 Ghz 64-bit Apple A7 Resolution 2160x1620 2048x1536 2048x1536 2060x1640 2048x1536 2048x1536 Touch ID Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Display 10.2-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 10.2-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit 9.7-inch IPS LED-backlit Storage 32 GB, 128 GB 32 GB, 128 GB 32 GB, 128 GB 64 GB, 256 GB 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB Rear Camera 8 MP iSight 8 MP iSight 8 MP 12 MP iSight 8 MP iSight 5 MP Front Camera 1.2 MP 720p 720p 7 MP 720p 720p Data Rate Gigabit-class LTE 4G LTE 4G LTE Gigabit-class 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 802.11ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Bluetooth 4.2 4.2 4.2 5.0 4 4 Barometer Yes Yes Yes Yes No No GPS 4G Version Only 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 (2020) iPad mini 5 iPad mini 4 iPad mini 3 iPad mini 2 iPad mini Entry Price $399 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a CPU A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine 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 Yes M8 M7 M7 None Resolution 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 2048x1536 1024x768 Touch ID Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Display 7.9-inch LED-backlit with TrueTone 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 Storage 64 GB,256 GB 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 8 MP, 1080p video iSight 8 MP, 1080p video iSight 8 MP iSight 5 MP iSight 5 MP iSight 5 MP Front Camera 7 MP with Retina Flash 7 MP with Retina Flash 720p 720p 720p 720p Data Rate Gigabit-class LTE 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/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Bluetooth 5.0 5.0 4 4 4 4 Barometer Yes Yes No No No No GPS Yes Yes 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only 4G Version Only Vintage and Obsolete iPad Models The iPad models that Apple hadn't sold for the last 5 to 7 years are designated as vintage by Apple. These models no longer receive software support but are eligible to receive hardware service from Apple. The iPad models that were discontinued more than 7 years ago are designated as obsolete by Apple. These no longer receive any service for software or hardware. No exceptions. Vintage iPads The following iPad models are designated vintage and no longer receive software support: iPad 2iPad 3 (except the Wi-Fi only model, which is obsolete)iPad 4Original iPad miniiPad mini 2iPad mini 3Original iPad AiriPad Air 2 Obsolete iPads The following iPad models are designated obsolete and no longer receive software or hardware support: Original iPadiPad 3 (Wi-Fi only version) Is your iPad obsolete? Find out if your current iPad is ready for an update. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. 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