iPad 2020 8th Generation: Description and Specifications

Description

The iPad 2020 8th generation, released in September 2020, continues Apple’s tradition of delivering powerful, versatile, and accessible tablets. This model is designed to cater to a wide range of users, from students and professionals to casual users seeking a reliable device for media consumption, web browsing, and productivity tasks.

With its robust Apple A12 Bionic chip, the 8th generation iPad ensures smooth performance for multitasking, gaming, and augmented reality applications. The device features a 10.2-inch Retina display, providing vibrant colors and sharp details, ideal for watching videos, editing photos, or working on documents.

The iPad supports the Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Smart Keyboard, making it a practical tool for note-taking, drawing, and other creative activities. Running on iPadOS, the device offers a user-friendly interface with access to a vast ecosystem of apps tailored for the iPad.

Specifications

Display

– Type: Retina IPS LCD

– Size: 10.2 inches

– Resolution: 2160 x 1620 pixels, ~264 ppi

Body

– Dimensions: 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm

– Weight: 490 g (Wi-Fi) / 495 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

– Build: Aluminum frame and back, glass front

Platform

– Operating System: iPadOS 14, upgradable to iPadOS 16

– Chipset: Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)

– CPU: Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest)

– GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)

Memory

– RAM: 3 GB

– Internal Storage: 32 GB or 128 GB (no expandable storage)

Camera

– Rear Camera: 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF

  – Features: HDR, panorama

  – Video: 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR

– Front Camera: 1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)

  – Features: FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular, HDR

  – Video: 720p@30fps

Sound

– Speakers: Stereo speakers

Communication

– WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot

– Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, EDR

– GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (Cellular model only)

– NFC: No

– Radio: No

– USB: Lightning, USB 2.0

##### Sensors

– Sensors: Touch ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

##### Battery

– Type: Li-Po, non-removable

– Capacity: 32.4 Wh

– Battery Life: Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music

##### Additional Features

– Apple Pencil (1st generation) support

– Smart Keyboard support

The iPad 2020 8th generation strikes a balance between performance and affordability, making it an excellent choice for a wide array of users looking for a versatile tablet experience.