Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
Contixo V8 7" 2023, 2GB, 32GB, Pink
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
The renewed iPad generally receives positive feedback for its near-new appearance, smooth performance, and great value. Many users are delighted with the condition and functionality, especially for kids, students, and streaming. However, several verified reviews highlight serious battery issues, including swelling and rapid drain, as well as occasional charging problems and inability to update to the latest iOS. The sentiment is mixed: most buyers are satisfied, but a notable minority experienced defects that raise safety concerns.
Pros
- Near-new appearance
- Smooth performance
- Great value for money
- Good for kids and students
- Compatible with original Apple Pencil
Cons
- Battery swelling and rapid drain
- Charging issues (slow or intermittent)
- Cannot update to latest iOS
- Limited storage (32GB)
- Home button requires hard press
Contixo V8 7" 2023, 2GB, 32GB, Pink
The tablet has received mixed feedback. Some parents appreciate its ease of setup, parental controls, and suitability for young children, but there are serious complaints about durability and battery life, with one unit dying after a month and another cracking while charging. Overall, it seems like a decent budget option for some, but reliability issues are a major concern.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Parental controls
- Suitable for young children
- Good price point
- Preloaded with Disney e-books
Cons
- Poor durability
- Battery drains quickly
- Cracks while charging
- Device died after a month
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation | Contixo V8 7" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.6 GHz★ | Quad-core 1.6GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| GPU | —★ | Mali-400 MP2 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB★ | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.2" | 7" |
| Resolution | 2160 px★ | 1024 px |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | 802.11b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st Generation) | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Battery | 28 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iOS | Android 11 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Contixo V8 7" 2023, 2GB, 32GB, Pink
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average screen (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.