Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Gold
Apple
76 Overall Score
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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, Gold
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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Entertainment
Productivity
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation | Lenovo Tab M9 9" Tab M9-2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M2 ★ | ARM |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB★ | 3 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.2" | 9" |
| Resolution | 2160 px★ | 1340 px |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st Generation) | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 28 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iOS | Android 12 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Gold
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %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)
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Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 23 specs.
