Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple
72 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo Tab M9 9" Tab M9-2023, MediaTek Helio G80, 3GB, 32GB, Gray

Lenovo Tab M9 9" Tab M9-2023, MediaTek Helio G80, 3GB, 32GB, Gray

Lenovo
40 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray

72 out of 100 high confidence 34 reviews

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
👎 Battery life 8
👎 Charging issues 5
👍 Physical condition 20
👍 Performance 15
👍 Value for money 12
👎 Software update limitations 4

Lenovo Tab M9 9" Tab M9-2023, MediaTek Helio G80, 3GB, 32GB, Gray

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Scores

Student
Apple
96
Lenovo
45
Art Design
Apple
76
Lenovo
26
Entertainment
Apple
75
Lenovo
31
Business
Apple
73
Lenovo
30
Productivity
Apple
67
Lenovo
23
Reading
Apple
63
Lenovo
43

Specifications

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th GenerationLenovo Tab M9 9" Tab M9-2023
Processor
CPU1.6 GHz★ARM
CPU Multi-Core Score
5,066
No data
Cores68★
Memory & Storage
RAM6 GB★3 GB
Storage128 GB★32 GB
Storage TypeSSD★eMMC
Expandable✗✓★
Display
Size10.2"9"
Resolution2160 px★1340 px
PanelLiquid RetinaLCD
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness—400 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 5.1★
USB-C01★
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓★—
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (1st Generation)—
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.50 kg0.34 kg★
Battery28 Wh★—
OSiOSAndroid 12

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

Lenovo Tab M9 9" Tab M9-2023, MediaTek Helio G80, 3GB, 32GB, Gray

  • Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong cpu (70th percentile)
  • Strong gpu (68th percentile)
  • Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average sharpness (21st percentile)

Pricing

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray is MX$3,561 cheaper (2.7x less).

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray0.034score per dollar
vs
Lenovo Tab M9 9" Tab M9-2023, MediaTek Helio G80, 3GB, 32GB, Gray0.007score per dollar

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray offers 4.9x better value for money

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Lenovo Tab M9 9" Tab M9-2023, MediaTek Helio G80, 3GB, 32GB, Gray

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation

Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 23 specs.

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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