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Apple iPad (10th generation) vs Apple iPad Air (4th generation)

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AppleiPad (10th generation)AppleiPad Air (4th generation)
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022October 2020
Display
Screen size10.86″10.9″
Resolution2360 × 16402360 × 1640
Sharpness265 pixels per inch264 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate60 Hz–
Brightness500 nits500 nits
Display typeLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit IPS LCD; sold as 10.9-inch, 10.86 inches measured diagonally as a rectangleLiquid Retina; LED-backlit IPS LCD; 10.86 inches measured diagonally as a rectangle
Pixel density264 ppi264 ppi
Display featuresTrue Tone; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingP3 wide colour; True Tone; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating with 1.8% reflectivity; oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipA14 BionicA14 Bionic
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB, 256 GB64 GB, 256 GB
CPU6-core CPU6-core A14 Bionic; 4 GB RAM (Notebookcheck)
GPU4-core GPU4-core GPU
AI engine16-core Neural Engine16-core Neural Engine
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Front camera12 MP7 MP
Rear camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, five-element lens, autofocus with Focus Pixels, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 3Wide; f/1.8 five-element lens; backside illumination; hybrid IR filter; autofocus with Focus Pixels; wide colour and Live Photos; Smart HDR 3; panorama up to 63 MP; auto image stabilisation; burst; timer
Front cameraLandscape 12MP Center Stage camera, ƒ/2.4FaceTime HD; f/2.2; Retina Flash; wide colour capture; backside illumination; Smart HDR; auto image stabilisation; burst
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 4K at 24, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow-motion 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; stabilised time-lapse; cinematic stabilisation; continuous autofocus; front 1080p at 60 fps
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 10 hours
Battery capacity28.6 Wh28.6 Wh
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
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 Wi-Fi browsing or video; nine hours cellular browsing
Charging20W USB-C Power Adapter included20W USB-C power adapter supplied; charging via adapter or computer
USB-CUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s); one external display up to 4K at 30Hz or 1080p at 60HzUSB-C with charging and data transfer up to 5 Gb/s; external 4K displays; Smart Connector
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; up to 1.2Gb/sWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); simultaneous dual band; HT80 with MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile network5G NR and LTE; nano-SIM and eSIMGigabit-class LTE; nano-SIM and eSIM; cellular model weighs 460 g
Stylus supportApple Pencil (USB-C); Apple Pencil (1st generation) with the USB-C to Apple Pencil AdapterApple Pencil (2nd generation) and Apple Pencil (USB-C), sold separately
KeyboardsMagic Keyboard Folio (white)Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio, sold separately
Design
Weight477 g458 g
Thickness7 mm6.1 mm
Height × width248.6 × 179.5 mm247.6 × 178.5 mm
Operating systemiPadOSiPadOS
BiometricsTouch ID in the top buttonTouch ID in top button
SpeakersLandscape stereo speakersLandscape stereo speakers
MicrophonesDual microphonesDual microphones
SensorsThree-axis gyro, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensorThree-axis gyro; accelerometer; barometer; ambient light; compass; iBeacon; GPS and GNSS on cellular model
Materials–100% recycled aluminium enclosure
ColoursSilver, Blue, Pink, YellowSilver, Space Grey, Rose Gold, Green, Sky Blue
Software at launchiPadOS 16iPadOS 14
In the boxiPad, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), 20W USB-C Power AdapteriPad Air; USB-C charge cable (1 m); 20W USB-C power adapter

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