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Apple iPad 10.2 (2020) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)

What iPad 10.2 (2020) does better (2) and where iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) wins (23) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad 10.2 (2020)
Apple · 2020iPad 10.2 (2020)
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $400
vs
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)
Apple · 2020iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)
7.5Score
23 advantages≈ $1,100
Higher score
5.5Display8.2
5.1Performance7.0
6.1Battery7.2
2.4Memory & storage5.7
3.9Features6.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad 10.2 (2020)iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)
174.1 × 250.67.5214.9 × 280.65.9
iPad 10.2 (2020)iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)Difference
Height250.6 mm280.6 mm−30 mm
Width174.1 mm214.9 mm−40.8 mm
Thickness7.5 mm5.9 mm+1.6 mm
Weight490 g641 g−151 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad 10.2 (2020) better than iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)?

  1. Weight490 g vs 641 g+31%
  2. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · iPad Pro 12.9 (2020): No

Why is iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) better than iPad 10.2 (2020)?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. RAM3 GB vs 6 GB2×
  3. Storage (max)128 GB vs 1,024 GB8×
  4. Wired charging12 W vs 30 W2.5×
  5. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,427 vs 3,5542.5×
  6. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,903 vs 4,855+67%
  7. Battery capacity8,827 mAh vs 9,720 mAh+10%
  8. Screen size10.2″ vs 12.9″+26%
  9. Storage (base)32 GB vs 128 GB4×
  10. Front camera1 MP vs 7 MP5.8×
  11. Measured brightness450 nits vs 625 nits+39%
  12. Ultra-wide cameraNo · iPad 10.2 (2020): Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Apple iPad 10.2 (2020)Apple iPad 10.2 (2020)≈ $4005.3
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)≈ $1,1007.5
Design
Weight490 g641 g
Thickness7.5 mm5.9 mm
Height250.6 mm280.6 mm
Width174.1 mm214.9 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coatingScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
ColoursSilver, Gold, Space GraySilver, Space Gray
Display
Screen size10.2″12.9″
PanelRetina IPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,620 px2,048 px
Resolution (long side)2,160 px2,732 px
Pixel density264 ppi265 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits600 nits
Measured brightness450 nits625 nits
Screen-to-body ratio74.4%85.4%
Performance
ChipsetApple A12 BionicApple A12Z Bionic
Chip makerAppleApple
Process7 nm—
CPU cores68
CPU frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
GPUApple GPUApple GPU
AnTuTu score895,627—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,9034,855
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,4273,554
Memory
RAM3 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)32 GB128 GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe
Memory card slotNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity8,827 mAh9,720 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging12 W30 W
Charged in 30 min—18%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GNoNo
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth4.25
USBLightningUSB Type-C 3.1
USB version23.1
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)—Yes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASSGLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Fingerprint sensorFront / Home button—
3D face unlock (Face ID)—Yes
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer
Cameras
Rear camera8 MP12 MP
Rear camera aperturef/2.4f/1.8
Rear cameras12
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—60 fps
Front camera1 MP7 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 14iPadOS 13.4
PlatformiPadOSiPadOS

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