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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 15 | 2025, March 04 |
| Released | Released 2020, September 18 | 2025-03-12 |
| Status | Discontinued. Released 2020, September 18 | Available. Released 2025, March 12 |
NETWORK3 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| 3G Bands | — | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| Speed | — | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm (9.87 x 6.85 x 0.30 in) | 248.6 x 179.5 x 7 mm (9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 in) |
| IP Rating | No | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (Wi-Fi + Cellular model) | eSIM (cellular model only) |
| Weight | 490 g (Wi-Fi) / 495 g (LTE) (1.08 lb) | 477 g (Wi-Fi) / 481 g (LTE) (1.05 lb) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 500 nits (typ) | 500 nits (typ) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating, Mohs level 4 |
| Resolution | 1620 x 2160 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density) | 1640 x 2360 pixels (~264 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | — | ~80.1% |
| Size | 10.2 inches, 324.6 cm2 (~74.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 11.0 inches, 357.6 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) | Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) | 5-core |
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| OS | iPadOS 14, upgradable to iPadOS 18.6 | iPadOS 18.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 18.6 |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 32GB, 128GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| RAM | 3GB RAM | 6GB RAM |
| Storage/RAM variants | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB; 6GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| MAIN CAMERA | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), 1.12µm, AF | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 1.2 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide) |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Microphones jack | Yes | No |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE | 5.3, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) | GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0; magnetic connector | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort; magnetic connector |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8827 mAh | — |
| Charging Type | Wired (20W USB-C power adapter included) | 45W wired, PD |
| Type | Li-Po 8827 mAh (32.4 Wh) | Li-Po (28.93 Wh) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Silver, Gold, Space Gray | Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow |
| Launch Price (USD) | $599.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $349.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | A2428, A2429, A2270, A2430, iPad11,6, iPad11,7 | A3355, A3356, A3354 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦700,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦620,000 (Stored estimate) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | iPad 8th Gen (2020) | iPad 11th Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Security | — | Biometric security: Fingerprint (top-mounted). |