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Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)

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Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)*
Processor
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)*
Display diagonal
10.20 in*
Battery capacity
8,557 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 1,620 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 2,160 px

Benchmark results

  • AnTuTu · 9 · Unspecified workload617,292* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • AnTuTu · 9 · Unspecified workload617,292* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Geekbench · 5.1 · Unspecified workload3,124* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Geekbench · 5.1 · Unspecified workload3,124* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • GFXBench · version unreported · Unspecified workload · ES 3.1 onscreen44* fpsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • GFXBench · version unreported · Unspecified workload · ES 3.1 onscreen44* fpsPlatform unreported Compare results

Display

Display diagonal
10.20 in*
Display pixel density
265 ppi*
Resolution
1620 × 2160*
Panel
Display: Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Horizontal pixels
Display: 1,620 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 2,160 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    10.20 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    1,620 px*
    Vertical pixels
    2,160 px*
    Technology
    Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)*
Processor
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)*
Graphics
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)*

CPU core groups

  • Lightning*
    Cores
    2*
    Listed frequency
    2.65 GHz*
  • Thunder*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    1.8 GHz*

Memory & storage

Memory configurations

  • 3 GB RAM / 64 GB storage*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*
  • 3 GB RAM / 256 GB storage*
    Memory
    3 GB*
    Capacity
    256 GB*

Memory options

  • 3 GB*
    Capacity
    3 GB*

Storage options

  • 64 GB*
    Capacity
    64 GB*
  • 256 GB*
    Capacity
    256 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    12 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
    Aperture
    2.40 f-number*
  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    8 MP*
    Position
    Rear*
    Aperture
    2.40 f-number*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Power specifications

Battery capacity
8,557 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Reported value 1: iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 18.6*
Reported value 2: iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 18.4*
Reported value 3: iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot*
Reported value 3: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot*
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE*
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • accelerometer*
  • barometer*
  • compass*
  • Fingerprint (front-mounted)*
  • gyro*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm (9.87 x 6.85 x 0.30 in)*
Weight
487 g*

Colors

  • Silver*
  • Space Gray*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 33 fields
Body Weight
487 g (Wi-Fi) / 498 g (LTE) (1.07 lb)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    487*
    unit
    g*
    original
    487 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    498*
    unit
    g*
    original
    498 g*
    span
    • 16*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Nano-SIM +*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
10.2 inches, 322.2 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    10.2*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    10.2 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    322.2*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    322.2 cm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
1620 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,620*
    y
    2,160*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1620 x 2160*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 18.4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    7 nm*
    span
    • 18*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    64*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    64GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    256*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    256GB*
    span
    • 14*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    3*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    3GB*
    span
    • 20*
    • 23*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    31*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    31mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
    original
    1.12µm*
    span
    • 30*
    • 36*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
HDR, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
1080p@25/30fps, 720p@120fps; gyro-EIS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 14*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    120*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    120fps*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    12 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Features
1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    60*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    60fps*
    span
    • 12*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
Lightning, USB 2.0; magnetic connector*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Ion 8557 mAh (32.4 Wh)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8,557*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    8557 mAh*
    span
    • 7*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Silver, Space Gray*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 430 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 4gbands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - A2603*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA) - cellular model only*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm (9.87 x 6.85 x 0.30 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.5*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    7.5 mm*
    span
    • 16*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.3*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.30 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
iPad 10.2 (2021)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 54 fields
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 8557 mAh (32.4 Wh)*
Body · Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame*
Body · Dimensions
250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm (9.87 x 6.85 x 0.30 in)*
Body · Features
Stylus support*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)*
Body · Weight
487 g (Wi-Fi) / 498 g (LTE) (1.07 lb)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
Lightning, USB 2.0; magnetic connector*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot*
Display · Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating*
Display · Resolution
1620 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density)*
Display · Size
10.2 inches, 322.2 cm2 (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer*
Launch · Announced
2021, September 14*
Launch · Status
Available. Released 2021, September 24*
Main Camera · Features
HDR, panorama*
Main Camera · Single
8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF*
Main Camera · Video
1080p@25/30fps, 720p@120fps; gyro-EIS*
Memory · Card slot
No*
Memory · Internal
64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Silver, Space Gray*
Misc · Models
A2603, A2604, iPad12,1, iPad12,2*
Historical price
About 430 EUR*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - A2603*
Network · Features
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - A2604*
Network · Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo / Video*
Our Tests · Display
1123:1 contrast ratio, 513 nits max brightness (measured)*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
-29.4 LUFS (Average)*
Our Tests · Performance
AnTuTu: 617292*(v9) GeekBench: 3124* (v5.1) GFXBench: 44*fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Platform · Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)*
Platform · CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)*
Platform · GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)*
Platform · OS
iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 26.4*
Selfie camera · Features
HDR*
Selfie camera · Single
12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)*
Selfie camera · Video
1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
Benchmark results
  • benchmark
    AnTuTu
    version
    9
    score
    617,292*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    GeekBench
    version
    5.1
    score
    3,124*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    GFXBench
    score
    44.0*
    unit
    fps
    scenario
    ES 3.1 onscreen
    version
    Not reported
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
Colors
Silver
Silver*
Space Gray
Space Gray*
Display
Display
Diagonal
10.2* in
Horizontal pixels
1,620* px
Vertical pixels
2,160* px
Technology
Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
12.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.4* f-number
Memory options
3 GB
Capacity
3.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
256 GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 256 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
CPU core groups
Lightning
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
2.65* GHz
Thunder
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.8* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
2.4* f-number
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Fingerprint (front-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
compass
compass*
barometer
barometer*
Specifications 4 · 38 fields
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
3.5mm jack
Yes*
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100*
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - A2603*
Announced
2021, September 14*
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Build
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame*
Camera
Photo / Video*
Card slot
No*
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)*
Colors
Silver, Space Gray*
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)*
Dimensions
250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm (9.87 x 6.85 x 0.30 in)*
Display
1123:1 contrast ratio, 513 nits max brightness (measured)*
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)*
Internal
64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM*
Loudspeaker
-29.4 LUFS (Average)*
Models
A2603, A2604, iPad12,1, iPad12,2*
NFC
No*
OS
iPadOS 15, upgradable to iPadOS 18.6*
Performance
AnTuTu: 617292*(v9) GeekBench: 3124* (v5.1) GFXBench: 44*fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only*
Historical price
About 430 EUR*
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating*
Radio
No*
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer*
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only)*
Size
10.2 inches, 322.2 cm2 (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio)*
Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA) - cellular model only*
Status
Available. Released 2021, September 24*
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Type
Li-Ion 8557 mAh (32.4 Wh)*
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0; magnetic connector*
Weight
487 g (Wi-Fi) / 498 g (LTE) (1.07 lb)*
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot*
Benchmark results
  • benchmark
    AnTuTu
    version
    9
    score
    617,292*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    GeekBench
    version
    5.1
    score
    3,124*
    unit
    points
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
  • benchmark
    GFXBench
    score
    44.0*
    unit
    fps
    scenario
    ES 3.1 onscreen
    version
    Not reported
    workload
    unspecified
    tested_configuration
    unspecified
Memory options
3 GB
Capacity
3.0* GB
64 GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
256 GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 64 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
64.0* GB
3 GB RAM / 256 GB
Memory
3.0* GB
Capacity
256.0* GB
CPU core groups
Lightning
Cores
2*
Listed frequency
2.65* GHz
Thunder
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.8* GHz

* Provisional data