Background and Identification
The 2020 10.2” iPad is Apple’s entry-level iPad, replacing the 2019 10.2” model. It features an A12 Bionic chip, a Retina display, and an 8 MP camera. This iPad is compatible with the 1st generation Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard.
The iPad 8 is available in three finishes: Silver, Space Gray, and Gold. There are two connectivity options: a Wi-Fi only model (A2270) and an LTE-enabled version (A2428, A2429, A2430). Check out the iPad identification guide to determine which iPad you have.
Technical Specifications
Platform
- A12 Bionic chip (64-bit architecture)
 - Neural Engine
 
Capacity
- 32 GB
 - 128 GB
 
Size and Weight
- Height: 9.8 inches (250.6 mm)
 - Width: 6.8 inches (174.1 mm)
 - Depth: 0.29 inches (7.5 mm)
 - Weight (Wi-Fi only): 1.08 pounds (490 g)
 - Weight (LTE-enabled): 1.09 pounds (495 g)
 
Buttons and Connectors
- Home/Touch ID sensor
 - Lightning connector
 - 3.5 mm headphone jack
 - On/Off - Sleep/Wake
 - Volume up/down
 - Nano-SIM tray (LTE-enabled models)
 - Smart Connector
 
Display
- Retina display
 - 10.2” (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
 - 2160-by-1620-pixel resolution (264 ppi)
 - Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
 
Camera
- 8 MP camera
 - ƒ/2.4 aperture
 - Panorama (up to 43 MP)
 - HDR for photos
 - Exposure control
 - Five-element lens
 - Hybrid IR filter
 - Backside illumination
 
Video Recording
- 1080p HD video recording (30 fps)
 - Slo‑mo video (720p at 120 fps)
 - 3x video zoom
 
FaceTime HD Camera
- 1.2 MP photos
 - ƒ/2.4 aperture
 - 720p HD video recording
 - Backside illumination
 
Connectivity
- Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO
 - Bluetooth 4.2 technology
 
Location
- Digital compass
 - Wi-Fi
 - iBeacon microlocation
 
Sensors
- Touch ID
 - Three-axis gyro
 - Accelerometer
 - Barometer
 - Ambient light sensor
 
Power and Battery
- 32.4 Wh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
 - Claimed 10 hours of light activity on Wi-Fi
 - Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
 
Additional Information
- Apple: Tech Specs
 - Wikipedia: iPad (2020)