Apple iPad (10th generation) vs iPad (9th generation): What’s new in the latest entry-level iPad – Times of India
The entry-level iPad has received the much-awaited refresh, having a design much in-line with the rest of iPads, a new chip, improved cameras, and a lot more. Despite the arrival of the new iPad, the older one with big bezels, a much-older chip, and dated cameras is here to stay, at least for now. And there is a substantial price difference between the two.
So, the question arises which one should you get? The newer 10th generation iPad or the older one, which costs around Rs 14,000 cheaper than the new one. Here is a quick rundown of what’s new with the iPad (10th generation) and what you get for the extra money it asks for.
Apple iPad (10th generation) vs iPad (9th generation) – Design and display
There is a striking difference between the two when it comes to the design – the new iPad (10th generation) has an “all-screen” design. The bezels have been minimalized, and the Touch ID is now being moved to the power button, similar to how the other iPads look.
Meanwhile, the older iPad (9th generation) has a pre-dated look with big bezels, especially the bottom one, as it houses the round Touch ID button. There are even more color options with the new iPad – Silver, Blue, Pink and Yellow – while the older one comes in two options – Silver and Space Gray. Also, the iPad (10th generation) is slightly lighter than the old one.
Both the iPads have a two-speaker setup, though, on the new iPad, the speaker is now in the landscape position. Also, the iPad (10th generation) replaces the Lighting port with USB-C, buts it adds some hassle for the users.
As for the display, the new entry-level iPad features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina True Tone Display, fitting in the same footprint as the older iPad, which has a 10.2-inch Retina True Tone Display. The iPad (10th generation) has a slightly higher resolution of 2360×1640 pixels compared to the 2160×1620 pixel resolution of the iPad (9th generation). Both offer a maximum brightness of 500 nits.
Apple iPad (10th generation) vs iPad (9th generation) – Hardware
The new iPad (10th generation) comes with the A14 Bionic chip, first introduced with iPhone 12, which later made its way to the iPad Air (4th generation). Apple says that the A14 Bionic offers 20 percent faster CPU speeds and an 80 percent faster Neural Engine with improved graphics performance than A13 Bionic on the iPad (9th generation). Further, the A14 Bionic adds support for 5G connectivity.
Apple promises up to 10 hours of browsing or video playback on the iPad (10th generation), similar to what it promises for the older iPad (9th generation).
The iPads – (10th generation) and (9th generation) come in two storage variants – 64GB and 256GB –in WiFi and WiFi+Cellular models.
Apple iPad (10th generation) vs iPad (9th generation) – Cameras
The latest entry-level iPad replaces the 8MP camera on the old one with a new 12MP f/1.8 camera, having support for Smart HDR 3. Also, the iPad (10th generation) supports both 4K and 1080P video recording at up to 60fps.
Apple’s new iPad (10th generation) comes with a 12MP landscape ultrawide camera, a first in iPad; Apple says the new placement for the front camera would improve the video-calling experience. The front-facing camera supports Center Stage, a feature available in the older iPad, but the front camera on the new iPad has support for Smart HDR 3 for photos.
Apple iPad (10th generation) vs iPad (9th generation): Accessories
One ‘old’ thing about the ‘new’ iPad (10th generation) is that it supports the first-generation Apple Pencil, which could be a hassle for buyers. So, the older Apple Pencil comes with a Lighting connector, while the new iPad has a Type-C port, which means you would need to buy an additional Type-C to Lighting connector to charge the Apple Pencil.
As for the keyboard, the iPad (10th generation) gets a new Smart Keyboard Folio, which is essentially the Magic Keyboard but with a function row, in a folio style.
Apple iPad (10th generation) vs iPad (9th generation): Price
The iPad (10th generation) comes with a price tag of Rs 44,900 and Rs 59,900 for the 64GB and 256GB storage variants in the WiFi model. The WiFi+Cellular model costs Rs 59,900 and Rs 74,900, for 64GB and 256GB variants, respectively.
The older iPad (9th generation) has received a price bump after the launch of the new iPad and now starts at Rs 33,900 for the Wi-Fi model and Rs 48,900 for the WiFi+Cellular model.
So, the question arises which one should you get? The newer 10th generation iPad or the older one, which costs around Rs 14,000 cheaper than the new one. Here is a quick rundown of what’s new with the iPad (10th generation) and what you get for the extra money it asks for.
Apple iPad (10th generation) vs iPad (9th generation) – Design and display
There is a striking difference between the two when it comes to the design – the new iPad (10th generation) has an “all-screen” design. The bezels have been minimalized, and the Touch ID is now being moved to the power button, similar to how the other iPads look.
Meanwhile, the older iPad (9th generation) has a pre-dated look with big bezels, especially the bottom one, as it houses the round Touch ID button. There are even more color options with the new iPad – Silver, Blue, Pink and Yellow – while the older one comes in two options – Silver and Space Gray. Also, the iPad (10th generation) is slightly lighter than the old one.
Both the iPads have a two-speaker setup, though, on the new iPad, the speaker is now in the landscape position. Also, the iPad (10th generation) replaces the Lighting port with USB-C, buts it adds some hassle for the users.
As for the display, the new entry-level iPad features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina True Tone Display, fitting in the same footprint as the older iPad, which has a 10.2-inch Retina True Tone Display. The iPad (10th generation) has a slightly higher resolution of 2360×1640 pixels compared to the 2160×1620 pixel resolution of the iPad (9th generation). Both offer a maximum brightness of 500 nits.
Apple iPad (10th generation) vs iPad (9th generation) – Hardware
The new iPad (10th generation) comes with the A14 Bionic chip, first introduced with iPhone 12, which later made its way to the iPad Air (4th generation). Apple says that the A14 Bionic offers 20 percent faster CPU speeds and an 80 percent faster Neural Engine with improved graphics performance than A13 Bionic on the iPad (9th generation). Further, the A14 Bionic adds support for 5G connectivity.
Apple promises up to 10 hours of browsing or video playback on the iPad (10th generation), similar to what it promises for the older iPad (9th generation).
The iPads – (10th generation) and (9th generation) come in two storage variants – 64GB and 256GB –in WiFi and WiFi+Cellular models.
Apple iPad (10th generation) vs iPad (9th generation) – Cameras
The latest entry-level iPad replaces the 8MP camera on the old one with a new 12MP f/1.8 camera, having support for Smart HDR 3. Also, the iPad (10th generation) supports both 4K and 1080P video recording at up to 60fps.
Apple’s new iPad (10th generation) comes with a 12MP landscape ultrawide camera, a first in iPad; Apple says the new placement for the front camera would improve the video-calling experience. The front-facing camera supports Center Stage, a feature available in the older iPad, but the front camera on the new iPad has support for Smart HDR 3 for photos.
Apple iPad (10th generation) vs iPad (9th generation): Accessories
One ‘old’ thing about the ‘new’ iPad (10th generation) is that it supports the first-generation Apple Pencil, which could be a hassle for buyers. So, the older Apple Pencil comes with a Lighting connector, while the new iPad has a Type-C port, which means you would need to buy an additional Type-C to Lighting connector to charge the Apple Pencil.
As for the keyboard, the iPad (10th generation) gets a new Smart Keyboard Folio, which is essentially the Magic Keyboard but with a function row, in a folio style.
Apple iPad (10th generation) vs iPad (9th generation): Price
The iPad (10th generation) comes with a price tag of Rs 44,900 and Rs 59,900 for the 64GB and 256GB storage variants in the WiFi model. The WiFi+Cellular model costs Rs 59,900 and Rs 74,900, for 64GB and 256GB variants, respectively.
The older iPad (9th generation) has received a price bump after the launch of the new iPad and now starts at Rs 33,900 for the Wi-Fi model and Rs 48,900 for the WiFi+Cellular model.
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