Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) vs Apple iPad (2022)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
Apple iPad (2022)
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Apple iPad (2022)
Better display
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021)
Lighter body
Apple iPad (2022)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 10.2 | 10.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 2360 |
| Resolution Width | 1620 | 1640 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 500 |
| PPI | 265 | 264 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 73.8 | 80.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder) | Hexa-core (2x3.0 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm + ) | Apple A14 Bionic |
| Process (nm) | — | 5 |
| OS Name | iPadOS | iPadOS |
| OS Version | 15 | 16.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@25/30fps, 720p@120fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm | — |
| Wide | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8557 | 7606 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) | Nano-SIM + eSIM (cellular model only) |
| Height (mm) | 250.6 | 248.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 7 |
| Weight (g) | 487 | 477 |
| Width (mm) | 174.1 | 179.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, September 14 | 2022, October 18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, September 24 | Available. Released 2022, October 26 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - A2757 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - A2603 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2757 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2757, A2777 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA) - cellular model only | HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS - cellular model only | GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) | Apple iPad (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (top-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) and Apple iPad (2022) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Apple iPad 10.2 (2021) packs a 8557 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPad (2022) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 12 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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