Apple iPad (2019) cons. iPad (2018) | Comparison of specifications

In addition to a trio of new iPhones and an improved Apple Watch, a slightly improved entry-level iPad was also featured at the September Apple event. Whether you have an older iPad and are wondering if you need to upgrade, or if you just want to buy a new tablet and want to know what the most affordable option Apple can offer, we We are here for you We will look at all the differences between the Apple iPad 2019 and its iPad 2018, so you can choose the one that suits you.

Specifications

Performance, battery life and charging

It is unusual for Apple to release a new version of iPad without improving its performance, but the iPad (2019) has the same chip A10 Fusion than the iPad (2018). Apple does not reveal the RAM, but we know that last year's iPad had 2 GB and it is likely that it remains unchanged in this year's model. This means that you can expect the same level of performance from one or the other tablet. We found that the iPad (2018) was mostly fast and smooth, although this chip is the same as that installed by Apple in the iPhone 7 and that it is definitely getting older. expect to see the problem of odd frame rates with demanding games.

Apple also does not indicate the capacity of its battery, preferring to suggest that the iPad (2019) will give you 10 hours of mixed use, which is what has been said about the l & # 39; IPad (2018). We assume that the new iPad has a capacity greater than the 8227 mAh of the iPad (2018), simply because it has a slightly larger screen. Unfortunately, neither fast charging nor wireless charging is supported.

Winner: Tie

Design and sustainability

The seventh-generation iPad is a bit bigger and heavier than the sixth-generation iPad to accommodate a larger screen, but other than that, the design language is exactly the same. There are important frames around the screen and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor at the bottom when you hold it in portrait mode. Both feature a strong and durable aluminum body, although the new iPad is the first to be made from 100% recycled aluminum. They come in the same three colors: silver, gold or gray from the space.

Unfortunately, there is no mention of water resistance for both tablets. We can not divide them on design or sustainability.

Winner: Tie

Display

With an extra half-inch of screen, we finally found a tangible improvement in the new iPad. The iPad (2019) has a 10.2-inch screen with a resolution of 2160 x 1620 pixels, or 264 pixels per inch. The Retina display is exactly the same as you'll find on the iPad (2018) in terms of quality, brightness and sharpness. He is just a little taller.

Winner: Apple iPad (2019)

Camera

The iPhone 11 may have a dual-lens camera and the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max feature triple-lens cameras, but Apple has left the camera's configuration to Basic iPad unchanged. This means that you will have a single-lens 8 megapixel camera on the back and a 1.2-megapixel camera facing FaceTime.

Winner: Tie

Software and updates

We're excited about iPadOS, Apple's tablet optimized operating system, which brings new presentations to many applications and an updated split view to take advantage of all screens and make your iPad more productive. You will also be able to pinch the keyboard to the screen to minimize it and use drag-and-drop mode to quickly switch between open applications or switch one application over another. It will be available on these two iPads, so it's not a point of difference. We also expect that they will be updated on the same schedule in the near future.

Winner: Tie

Special features

Although these two iPads support the first-generation Apple Pencil ($ 99), only the new iPad has a smart connector. This means that it can be used as a notebook stand with the full size smart keyboard, but this Apple accessory will cost you $ 159, which is almost half the price of the iPad.

The new iPad also comes with a one-year free trial of Apple TV + and a one-month free trial of Apple Arcade, allowing you to broadcast TV shows or movies from Apple and play games. exclusive games.

Winner: Apple iPad (2019)

Price and availability

You can order the iPad (2019) now and it will be shipped on September 30th. The base model is $ 329. If you want cellular network support, the price starts at $ 459. You will have to pay more for 128GB versions ($ 429 and $ 559 respectively) and we think you will, because 32GB does not really represent enough storage space. This is the same price as the iPad (2018), which was abandoned by Apple, although you can probably find it at various retailers and it can be updated now.

Overall winner: Apple iPad (2019)

The seventh-generation iPad is slightly better than its predecessor, but we're talking about a half-inch screen (measured diagonally) and this smart connector option. If you're buying new devices, testing Apple's streaming and gaming services might also point you to the new iPad. And it is perhaps worth noting that the cellular version of the iPad (2019) supports Gigabit-class LTE connectivity that allows cellular data connections up to three times faster than the current one. IPad (2018). But that's really all that sets them apart. Needless to say, if you already have an iPad (2018), there is no compelling reason to upgrade it.

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