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Apple iPad (10th generation) vs Apple iPad 2

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AppleiPad (10th generation)AppleiPad 2
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022March 2011
Display
Screen size10.86″9.7″
Resolution2360 × 16401024 × 768
Sharpness265 pixels per inch132 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz–
Brightness500 nits–
Display typeLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCD; sold as 10.9-inch, 10.86 inches measured diagonally as a rectangleLED-backlit glossy Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Pixel density264 ppi132 ppi
Display featuresTrue Tone; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingFingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipA14 BionicA5
Memory4 GB512 MB
Storage64 GB, 256 GB16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
CPU6-core CPU1 GHz dual-core Apple A5; 512 MB RAM confirmed by iFixit
GPU4-core GPUPowerVR SGX543MP2 (Notebookcheck)
AI engine16-core Neural Engine–
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP0.7 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP0.3 MP
Rear camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 30.7MP (PhoneArena); still camera with 5x digital zoom; Apple does not publish megapixels
Front cameraLandscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.40.3MP VGA (PhoneArena); VGA-quality still camera for FaceTime and Photo Booth
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation (1080p and 720p)Rear camera records 720p video at up to 30 fps; front camera records VGA video at up to 30 fps; tap to control exposure; photo and video geotagging over Wi-Fi
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 10 hours
Battery capacity28.6 Wh25 Wh
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelyNot supported
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile dataUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video or listening to music; up to nine hours surfing the web on 3G
Charging20W USB-C Power Adapter included10W USB Power Adapter included; charging through the dock connector
USB-CUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s); one external display up to 4K at 30Hz or 1080p at 60Hz30-pin dock connector; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack; video mirroring up to 1080p through Apple Digital AV Adapter or VGA Adapter, sold separately
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; up to 1.2Gb/sWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Mobile network5G NR and LTE; nano-SIM and eSIMWi-Fi + 3G model supports UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA and GSM/EDGE data; micro-SIM; assisted GPS; weighs 613 g; US Verizon CDMA EV-DO version weighs 607 g
Stylus supportApple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil (1st generation) with the USB-C to Apple Pencil AdapterNo Apple Pencil support
KeyboardsMagic Keyboard Folio (white)Apple Wireless Keyboard over Bluetooth, sold separately; earlier iPad Keyboard Dock also works (Notebookcheck)
Design
Weight477 g601 g
Thickness7 mm8.8 mm
Height × width248.6 × 179.5 mm241.2 × 185.7 mm
Operating systemiPadOSiOS
BiometricsTouch ID in the top button–
SpeakersLandscape stereo speakersBuilt-in speaker
MicrophonesDual microphonesBuilt-in microphone
SensorsThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensorAccelerometer; ambient light sensor; gyroscope; digital compass; assisted GPS on Wi-Fi + 3G model
Materials–Aluminium enclosure
ColoursSilver, Blue, Pink, YellowBlack or White front with aluminium back
Software at launchiPadOS 16iOS 4.3
In the boxiPad, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), 20W USB-C Power AdapteriPad, Dock Connector to USB Cable, 10W USB Power Adapter

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