Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) vs Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad 10.2 (2020)
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Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPad 10.2 (2020)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
Lighter body
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 1620 | 1620 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 500 |
| PPI | 264 | 265 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 74.4 | 73.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A12 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm + ) |
| Process (nm) | 7 | — |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM | 64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR | 1080p@25/30fps, 720p@120fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8827 | 8557 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 250.6 | 250.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Weight (g) | 490 | 487 |
| Width (mm) | 174.1 | 174.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 15 | 2021, September 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, September 18 | Available. Released 2021, September 24 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - A2428 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - A2603 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA) | HSPA, LTE (CA) - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) and Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) packs a 8827 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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