Background and Identification

The 2020 10.2” iPad is Apple’s entry-level iPad, replacing the 2019 10.2” model. It features an A12 Bionic chip, a Retina display, and an 8 MP camera. This iPad is compatible with the 1st generation Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard.

The iPad 8 is available in three finishes: Silver, Space Gray, and Gold. There are two connectivity options: a Wi-Fi only model (A2270) and an LTE-enabled version (A2428, A2429, A2430). Check out the iPad identification guide to determine which iPad you have.

Technical Specifications

Platform

  • A12 Bionic chip (64-bit architecture)
  • Neural Engine

Capacity

  • 32 GB
  • 128 GB

Size and Weight

  • Height: 9.8 inches (250.6 mm)
  • Width: 6.8 inches (174.1 mm)
  • Depth: 0.29 inches (7.5 mm)
  • Weight (Wi-Fi only): 1.08 pounds (490 g)
  • Weight (LTE-enabled): 1.09 pounds (495 g)

Buttons and Connectors

  • Home/Touch ID sensor
  • Lightning connector
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • On/Off - Sleep/Wake
  • Volume up/down
  • Nano-SIM tray (LTE-enabled models)
  • Smart Connector

Display

  • Retina display
  • 10.2” (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
  • 2160-by-1620-pixel resolution (264 ppi)
  • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

Camera

  • 8 MP camera
  • ƒ/2.4 aperture
  • Panorama (up to 43 MP)
  • HDR for photos
  • Exposure control
  • Five-element lens
  • Hybrid IR filter
  • Backside illumination

Video Recording

  • 1080p HD video recording (30 fps)
  • Slo‑mo video (720p at 120 fps)
  • 3x video zoom

FaceTime HD Camera

  • 1.2 MP photos
  • ƒ/2.4 aperture
  • 720p HD video recording
  • Backside illumination

Connectivity

  • Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO
  • Bluetooth 4.2 technology

Location

  • Digital compass
  • Wi-Fi
  • iBeacon microlocation

Sensors

  • Touch ID
  • Three-axis gyro
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Ambient light sensor

Power and Battery

  • 32.4 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
  • Claimed 10 hours of light activity on Wi-Fi
  • Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Additional Information