iPad 7th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen

Name: Apple iPad 7th Gen
Brand: Apple
SKU: apple-ipad-7th-gen
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Apple released the iPad (7th gen) in September 2019 and the iPad (9th gen) in September 2021. A few key differences between these two models are the display, processor, internal storage, and front-facing camera. The 9th gen iPad features a 10.2” Retina display with True Tone, an Apple A13 Bionic chip, up to 256GB of storage, and a 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage.

Price Comparison

iPad 7th Gen

Low price:

$128

Avg price:

$188

How much does iPad 7th Gen cost?

iPad 9th Gen

Low price:

$200

Avg price:

$287

What's the best iPad 9th Gen price?

iPad 7th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Pricing

iPad 7th Gen prices start at $128, which is cheaper than the iPad 9th Gen low price of $200.

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Specs Comparison

The iPad (7th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) have several specs in common. Shared specs include a 10.2” Retina display, an 8MP wide-angle rear camera, a Lighting connector, stereo speakers, two microphones, WiFi 802.11ac, and Bluetooth 4.2. Additional shared features include a home button with Touch ID, support for the Apple Smart Keyboard, and the first-generation Apple Pencil. Key improvements found on the 9th generation iPad include a display that supports True Tone, an Apple A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle front camera with Center Stage, and up to 256GB of storage. The 7th gen iPad features an Apple A10 Fusion chip, a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera, and up to 128GB of storage.

Size

Size	iPad 7th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Width	174 mm 6.9 inches	174 mm 6.9 inches
Height	251 mm 9.9 inches	251 mm 9.9 inches
Depth	8 mm 0.3 inches	8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight	493 g 17.4 ounces	487 g 17.2 ounces

The iPad (7th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) share the same overall measurements, weight, and display size. The measurements are 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.29” (D) with a display size of 10.2” and a weight of 1.07 pounds or 1.09 pounds, depending on the model. The WiFi-only models weigh 1.07 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular models weigh 1.09 pounds.

Camera

Camera	iPad 7th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Primary	8.0 MP	8.0 MP
Resolution	3264x2448	3264x2448

The iPad (7th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) both feature an 8MP wide-angle rear camera. The iPad (7th gen) has a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front, and the iPad (9th gen) has a 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage on the front.

Screen

Display	iPad 7th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Resolution	1620x2160	1620x2160
Screen Size	259 mm 10.2 in	259 mm 10.2 in
Pixels Per Inch	265 ppi	265 ppi

The iPad (7th gen) and the iPad (9th gen) feature a 10.2-inch LED-backlit multi-touch Retina display with a resolution of 2160 x 1620 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR max brightness of 500 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. They both also support the (1st generation) Apple Pencil. The iPad (9th gen) also features True Tone.

Battery

Battery	iPad 7th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
Capacity	8827 mAh	8686 mAh
Longevity	hours	9 hours
USB	Lightning	Lightning

The iPad (7th generation) and the iPad (8th generation) are powered by a 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that can provide up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular. These two models charge via a Lightning charging cable.

Processing

Processor	iPad 7th Gen	iPad 9th Gen
CPU	Apple A10 Fusion APL1024 / APL1W24 (T8010)	Apple A13 Bionic APL1085 / APL1W85 (T8030)

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Color Choices

iPad 7th Gen

Available in 3 colors:

Gold
Gray
Silver

Which iPad 7th Gen color should you buy?

iPad 9th Gen

Available in 2 colors:

Gray
Silver

Which color iPad 9th Gen is the most popular?

iPad 7th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Colors

Both the iPad 7th Gen and iPad 9th Gen share two colors: Silver and Gray. However, the iPad 7th Gen does away with Gold, previously seen on the iPad 9th Gen.

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The 7th generation iPad is available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. The Space Gray model has a black bezel on the front, and the Silver and Gold models have a white bezel on the front. The 9th generation iPad is available in Space Gray and Silver, both of which have a black bezel on the front.

Storage Options

iPad 7th Gen

Choose from 2 storage options:

32GB
128GB

Which iPad 7th Gen storage should I buy?

iPad 9th Gen

Choose from 2 storage options:

64GB
256GB

Which storage iPad 9th Gen is the most popular?

iPad 7th Gen vs iPad 9th Gen Storage

The iPad 7th Gen and iPad 9th Gen have completely different storage options. The iPad 7th Gen offers two storage sizes: 64 GB and 256 GB. The iPad 9th Gen sports different storage sizes: 32 GB and 128 GB.

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The iPad (7th gen) is available with 32GB or 128GB of storage. To compare, the iPad (9th gen) is available with 64GB or 256GB of storage.