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
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Contixo V8 7" 2023, 2GB, 32GB, Pink

Contixo V8 7" 2023, 2GB, 32GB, Pink

Contixo
19 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

Contixo V8 7" 2023, 2GB, 32GB, Pink

45 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

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
👎 Durability 3
👎 Battery life 2
👍 Parental controls 3
👍 Ease of setup 2
👍 Suitability for children 4
🤔 Value for money 2

Scores

Student
Apple
96
Contixo
44
Art Design
Apple
76
Contixo
18
Entertainment
Apple
75
Contixo
12
Business
Apple
73
Contixo
17
Productivity
Apple
67
Contixo
16
Reading
Apple
63
Contixo
41

Specifications

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th GenerationContixo V8 7"
Processor
CPU1.6 GHz★Quad-core 1.6GHz
CPU Multi-Core Score
5,066
No data
Cores6★4
GPU—★Mali-400 MP2
GPU Benchmark Score
5,339
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM6 GB★2 GB
RAM Generation—DDR4★
Storage128 GB★32 GB
Storage TypeSSD★eMMC
Expandable✗✓★
Display
Size10.2"7"
Resolution2160 px★1024 px
PanelLiquid RetinaIPS★
Refresh Rate60 Hz★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5802.11b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 5.0★
USB-C01★
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (1st Generation)—
Fingerprint Reader✓★—
Face Unlock✓★—
Physical
Weight0.50 kg0.31 kg★
Battery28 Wh★—
OSiOSAndroid 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 (91st percentile)91st %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

Pricing

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

Contixo V8 7" 2023, 2GB, 32GB, Pink

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation

Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.

Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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