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Apple iPad 2020 Cellular (3GB + 128GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:10.2 inchesChipset:Apple A12

Apple iPad 2020 Cellular (3GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Apple iPad 2020 Cellular (3GB + 128GB)
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.9

Technical score

10%

9.1

User score

â–²Better than 70% of tablets
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–²Better than 76%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

22%

7.7

Performance

20%

6.4

Display

16%

6.3

Camera

14%

5.7

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

9.7

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

6.5

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 67%
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 91%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Apple iPad 2020 Cellular (3GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

22%

7.7

Performance

20%

6.4

Display

16%

6.3

Camera

14%

5.7

Battery

12%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

9.7

Software & Features

5%

6.5

Design

3%

6.5

Audio & Multimedia

6.9
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
9.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 89% of models
Popularity:
Apple iPad 2020 Cellular (3GB + 128GB) has a user popularity of 9.5 points, which is lower than 89.3% of Tablets.
9.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.8
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 3 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 8.5% of tablets.
Process node
7 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 7 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 70.2% of tablets and equal to the node used in 6.1% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is larger than the storage of 56.7% of tablets and equal to that of 19.6% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
1,304 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 1,304 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 71.7% of tablets and equal to the score of 0.2% of tablets.
Chipset
Apple A12
This tablet uses the Apple A12 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 88.1% of tablets and equal to those in 0.2% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2160×1620
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2160×1620 which is higher than that of 74% of tablets and equal to that of 0.5% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
264 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 264 ppi which is higher than that of 71% of tablets and equal to that of 5.9% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet uses Chemically Strengthened Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 65.1% of tablets and equal to that on 13% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
1.2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 1.2 MP which is lower than in 86.3% of tablets and equal to that in 4.8% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 69.8% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
8,827 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 8,827 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 81.9% of tablets and equal to those in 0.5% of tablets.
Charging speed
20 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 20 W which is faster than in 60.4% of tablets and equal to speeds in 6.2% of tablets.
Battery life
9 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 9 hours, which is shorter than that of 62.7% of tablets and equal to that of 6.8% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
iPadOS
This tablet uses the iPadOS operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 94.6%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.8% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet includes app tracking protection. 71.8% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
495 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 495 g which is heavier than 51% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.7% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
40 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 40 ms, which is higher than that of 95.2% of tablets and equal to that of 2.3% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
?
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Apple iPad 2020 Cellular (3GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A12 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A12 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU vs Mali-G51
  • More advanced operating system
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (iPadOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iPadOS vs Android
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • 34.1% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (8,827 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    8,827 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • 25% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • 14.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPad 2020 Cellular
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad 2020 Cellular (3GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average tablet (9.12 vs 8.000).
    9.12 vs 8
  • 97.4% more popular
    Apple iPad 2020 Cellular (3GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average tablet (9.5 vs 4.8).
    9.5 vs 4.81
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Apple A12 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Apple A12 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Apple GPU GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Apple GPU vs Mali-G51
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • 25% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2,400 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    4,266 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2.29x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    34.1 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 73.1% faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (1,125 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    1,125 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 78.9% higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,304 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,304 points vs 729 points
  • 2x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 50% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (7 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    7 nm vs 14 nm
  • Includes neural engine
    This tablet includes a neural engine, the average tablet does not. 25.7% of tablets include a neural engine.
  • 100 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    500 nits vs 400 nits
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2160×1620 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2160×1620 vs 1920×1200
  • 99 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • 17.9% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This tablet supports HDR10, the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets are HDR10 compatible.
  • 43 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (264 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    264 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 0.1 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (10.2 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    10.2 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 34.1% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (8,827 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    8,827 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This tablet supports AirPlay, the average tablet does not. 7.6% of tablets are AirPlay compatible.
  • Includes fingerprint scanner
    This tablet offers a better fingerprint scanner setup than the average tablet (yes vs no). Fingerprint scanner quality still varies a lot between tablets.
    Fingerprint scanner in the home button.
  • More advanced operating system
    This tablet has a more advanced operating system than the average tablet (iPadOS vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    iPadOS vs Android
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Includes app tracking protection
    This tablet includes app tracking protection, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets offer app tracking protection.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet features extra dim mode, the average tablet does not. 35.4% of tablets support extra diming.
    Reduce White Point accessibility dimming
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
    paste alert
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • 3.8 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 31 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (40 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    40 ms vs 9 ms
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9 hours vs 10 hours
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 50% lower touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a lower touch sampling rate than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3.8 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (1.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    1.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 1 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (9 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    9 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.2 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Apple iPad 2020 Cellular
    the average tablet
    Apple iPad 2020 Cellular (3GB + 128GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • 31 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (40 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    40 ms vs 9 ms
  • 50.6 mm taller
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (250.6 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    250.6 mm vs 200.0 mm

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iPad 2020 review: Apple's entry-level tablet raises all the boats Would you like to compare the cellular performance or battery life of this 2020 mode...
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corriere.it
29/09/2020
Summary of the review
iPad 2020: un tablet davvero per tutta la famiglia.
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macitynet.it
28/09/2020
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Recensione iPad di 8ª generazione, niente fuochi artificiali ma tanta sostanza.
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What customers like about Apple iPad 2020 Cellular (3GB + 128GB)

  • Significant performance jump with the A12 Bionic chip, making it fast and responsive for multitasking and gaming.
  • Excellent value for money, often cited as the best budget-friendly tablet in its class.
  • Solid battery life that typically lasts a full day (around 10 hours) of mixed-use.
  • Access to the vast iPadOS app ecosystem with several years of guaranteed software support.
  • Retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, a feature missing from higher-end iPad Air and Pro models.
  • Reliable cellular connectivity options for work on the go with gigabit-class LTE support.
  • Responsive 10.2-inch Retina display that is bright and clear for media consumption.

What customers don't like about Apple iPad 2020 Cellular (3GB + 128GB)

  • The base 32GB of storage is considered very low and fills up quickly with apps and media.
  • Dated design with thick bezels and a physical Home button compared to modern edge-to-edge screens.
  • Non-laminated display creates a visible 'air gap' and can feel slightly hollow when tapped.
  • Lack of USB-C port, continuing to use the older Lightning connector for charging and data.
  • The 1.2MP front-facing camera is low resolution and performs poorly for high-quality video calls.
  • Only supports the first-generation Apple Pencil, which has a cumbersome charging method.
  • Stereo speakers are both located on one side in landscape mode, leading to poor audio separation.

Verdict

The 2020 Apple iPad (8th Generation) Cellular model features a 10.2-inch Retina display (2160 x 1620 resolution) and is powered by the A12 Bionic chip with a Neural Engine, 3GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. Key characteristics include 4G LTE connectivity, a physical Home button with Touch ID, stereo speakers, and compatibility with the 1st-generation Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. Main pros are its smooth performance for everyday tasks, reliable 9-10 hour battery life, and high-quality build. Significant cons include a non-laminated display that is highly reflective, an aging design with thick bezels, a lackluster 1.2MP front camera, and the continued use of a Lightning port instead of USB-C.

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