iPad 2020

The new iPad for 2020 replaces the 2019 version. It replaces the A10 Fusion chip on the iPad 2019 with a faster A12 bionic chip Neural Engine for 40% performance improvement. This page covers both. For an earlier unit see iPad 2018. For a later version see iPad 2021.

Features

• a larger 10.2‑inch Retina display introduced in 2019.
• support for the full-size Smart Keyboard and Apple pencil
• the amazing new capabilities of iPadOS. The 2020 version ships with 14.0
• This iPad can share accessories with the iPad Air 2019. The screen is a bit smaller but the outside width and height dimensions are the same. It is thicker.
• The iPad 2019 is also called the 7th generation iPad. It starts at $329 and ships Oct 30, 2019. The iPad 2020 is the 8th generation iPad.

Specifications

• Display: 10.2″ Retina display with LED-backlit Multi-Touch using IPS technology
  • 2160 x 1620 pixel resolution at 264 ppi and 500 nits brightness
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Supports Apple pencil (1st generation)
• CPU:
  • (2020) A12 bionic chip Neural engine
  • (2019) A10 Fusion chip
• ROM: 32GB, 128GB
• Size: 9.8" x 6.8" x 0.29" (250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm)
• Weight:
  • Wi-Fi models: 1.07 pounds (483 grams), 2020 is 490g (1.08 lbs)
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 1.09 pounds (493 grams)
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO
• Bluetooth 4.2 technology
• Buttons and Connectors: Smart Connector, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Power On/Off, Sleep/Wake, Volume up/down, Home/Touch ID sensor
  • Nano-SIM tray (cellular models)
  • Lightning connector
• Speakers: Stereo speakers
• Microphones: Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio recording
• In the Box
  • iPad
  • Lightning to USB Cable
  • USB Power Adapter
• Back Camera
  • 8-megapixel camera 3264 x 2448 4:3
  • ƒ/2.4 aperture
  • Five-element lens
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • Backside illumination
  • Live Photos
  • Autofocus
  • Panorama (up to 43 megapixels)
  • HDR for photos
  • Exposure control
  • Burst mode
  • Tap to focus
  • Timer mode
  • Auto image stabilization
  • Body and face detection
  • Photo geotagging
  • Video Recording
    • 1080p FHD video recording at 30 fps
    • Slo‑mo video support for 720p at 120 fps
    • Time‑lapse video with stabilization
    • Video image stabilization
    • Body and face detection
    • 3x video zoom
    • Video geotagging
• FaceTime HD Camera
  • 1.2-megapixel photos
  • ƒ/2.4 aperture (2019 was f/2.2)
  • Retina Flash
  • Backside illumination
  • Live Photos
  • 720p HD video recording
  • HDR for photos and videos
  • Body and face detection
  • Burst mode
  • Exposure control
  • Timer mode
  • Video Calling
    • FaceTime video iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
  • Audio Calling
  • FaceTime audio iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular
• Location
  • Digital compass
  • Wi-Fi
  • iBeacon microlocation
  • Built-in GPS/GNSS (Wi-Fi + Cellular models)
  • Cellular (Wi-Fi + Cellular models)
• Cell phone service on Wi-Fi + Cellular models
  • UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • Gigabit-class LTE (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)4
  • Data only
  • Wi-Fi calling
  • SIM Card Nano‑SIM (supports Apple SIM6) eSIM6
• Sensors
  • Touch ID
  • Three‐axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Ambient light sensor
• Touch ID
  • Unlock iPad
  • Secure personal data within apps
  • Make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Books
  • Apple Pay: Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web. Send and receive money in Messages
• Siri
  • Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more
  • Get proactive suggestions
  • Use hands-free
  • Listen and identify songs
• Power and Battery
  • Built‐in 32.4‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery
  • Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
  • Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular models: Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
• Operating System: iPadOS
• Accessibility
  • Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new iPad. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.
  • Features include:
    • Voice Control
    • VoiceOver
    • Zoom
    • Magnifier
    • Siri and Dictation
    • Switch Control
    • Closed Captions
    • AssistiveTouch
    • Speak Screen

For more information

• https://www.apple.com/ipad-10.2/