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Pros
+
Excellent screen
+
Supports 2nd Generation Apple Pen
+
New color options
+
Fast processor
+
USB-C type port
Cons
−
Expensive with accessories added
−
No FaceID
−
64GB baseline storage
Camera
Main:
12MP f/1.8
Front:
7MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Apple A14 Bionic Hexa-core
Storage:
64/256 GB
Display
Size:
10.9" Color
Res:
1640 × 2360
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
28 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
460g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold, Green, Sky Blue
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi g/n/ac
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP
USB:
USB Type-C
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Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
VGA (640 x 480)MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection
Performance
Chip:
Dual-core Apple A5X
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
16/32/64 GB
Speed:
1000MHz
Display
Size:
9.7" Color
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
11,560 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
Unknown
Design
Weight:
652g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Black, White
Fingerprint:
Unknown
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
Unknown
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
No
Pros
+
Fast performance
+
High-quality design
+
MIMO support
+
Beautiful display
+
Plenty of model options
Cons
−
Price
−
Lack of Touch ID
−
Mediocre camera
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
1MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization
Performance
Chip:
Apple A7 Dual core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
16/32/64/128 GB
Speed:
1300MHz
Display
Size:
9.7" Color
Res:
1536 × 2048
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
32 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
478g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Space Gray, Silver
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, HID, HFP, PAN
USB:
Lightning
37 critic reviews
Screen
12.9"
Battery
41 WHr
Pros
+
Supports 5G
+
Center Stage is an excellent addition
+
Sets new records for tablet speed and performance
+
The Liquid Retina XDR display is amazing
Cons
−
HDR content is the only way to appreciate the new screen tech fully
−
Expensive, especially with accessories.
−
iPadOS still feels a little clunky for productivity use
Camera
Main:
12MP f/1.8
Front:
12MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Flash:
Yes (Quad LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Panorama, Red-eye reduction, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Apple M1 Octa-core
RAM:
8/16 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512/1000/ 2000 GB
Display
Size:
12.9" Color
Res:
2048 × 2732
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
40 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
682g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Silver, Space Gray
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
USB:
USB Type-C
Pros
+
Great build quality
+
Stunning screen
+
Blazing performance
+
Great battery life
Cons
−
No microSD support
−
Price
Camera
Main:
12MP f/1.8
Front:
7MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
Yes (Quad LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Apple A10X Hexa core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64/256/ 512 GB
Speed:
2380MHz
Display
Size:
10.5" Color
Res:
1668 × 2224
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
30 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
469g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Space Gray, Rose Gold, Gold, Silver
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.2
NFC:
Yes
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
Lightning
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020)
Apple · iOS iPadOS 14 · 12.9"
20 critic reviews
Screen
12.9"
Battery
37 WHr
Pros
+
Great display
+
Chart-topping performance
+
Great sound
+
Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard support
Cons
−
Not very portable
−
Price
Camera
Main:
12MP f/1.8
Front:
7MP
Flash:
Yes (Dual LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Apple A12Z Bionic Octa-core
RAM:
6 GB
Storage:
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Speed:
2500MHz
Display
Size:
12.9" Color
Res:
2732 × 2048
PPI:
265 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
36 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
641g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Space Gray, Silver
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP
USB:
USB Type-C
Pros
+
Beautiful retina display
+
Fast performance
+
Useful pre-installed apps
+
Solid design
Cons
−
Price
−
Mediocre camera
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
1MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization
Performance
Chip:
Apple A7 Dual core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
16/32/64/128 GB
Speed:
1300MHz
Display
Size:
7.8" Color
Res:
1536 × 2048
PPI:
326 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
24 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
341g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Space Gray, Silver
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, HID, HFP, PAN
USB:
Lightning
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
5MP
Front:
1MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection
Performance
Chip:
Apple A6X Dual core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
16/32/64/128 GB
Speed:
1400MHz
Display
Size:
9.7" Color
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
11,560 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
Unknown
Design
Weight:
652g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Black, White
Fingerprint:
Unknown
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.0
NFC:
Unknown
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP
USB:
Yes
Pros
+
Mid-range price
+
Impressive photo quality (for a tablet)
+
Long battery life
+
Smooth performance
Cons
−
No 3D Touch or Apple Pencil support
−
Air gap between display and glass
−
Sound through speakers is off-center
Camera
Main:
8MP f/2.4
Front:
1MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama
Performance
Chip:
Apple A9 Dual core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
32/128 GB
Speed:
1850MHz
Display
Size:
9.7" Color
Res:
1536 × 2048
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
32 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
469g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Silver, Gold, Space Gray
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
Lightning
No editorial review yet. View full specs →
Camera
Main:
12MP f/1.8
Front:
7MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Apple A12X Bionic Octa core
RAM:
4/6
Storage:
64/256/ 512/1000 GB
Speed:
2500MHz
Display
Size:
12.9" Color
Res:
2048 × 2732
PPI:
265 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
36 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
631g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Silver, Space Gray
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB:
USB Type-C
Compass Verdict
Striking a balance between the designs of previous generations with the performance of the latest, the iPad Air (2019) offers top-notch performance, accessory support, and many of the perks of the iPad Pro at a more consumer-friendly price.
Pros
+
Great display
+
1st generation Apple Pen support
+
Smart Keyboard support
+
Solid design
+
Blazing performance
+
Plenty of storage
Cons
−
No microSD support
−
So-so cameras
−
Long recharge times
Camera
Main:
8MP f/2.4
Front:
7MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) Octa-core
RAM:
3 GB
Storage:
64/256 GB
Speed:
2500MHz
Display
Size:
10.5" Color
Res:
1668 × 2224
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
30 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
456g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Silver, Space Gray, Gold
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
Lightning
Pros
+
The new A5 processor is extremely fast at any app you throw at it.
+
Elegant and thin design is sure to turn heads.
Cons
−
Could use some more RAM. Can get bogged down if many apps are open at once.
−
The cameras are not good quality and border on unusable.
Camera
Front:
VGA (640 x 480)MP
Video:
HD (1280 x 720 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Geotagging
Performance
Chip:
Dual Core Apple A5
RAM:
512 MB
Storage:
16/32/ 64 GB
Speed:
1000MHz
Display
Size:
9.7" Color
Res:
1024 × 768
PPI:
132 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity:
25 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
601g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Black, White
Fingerprint:
No
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 2.1
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
USB:
No
Pros
+
Great display
+
True Tone technology
+
Tablet design
+
Apple Pencil support
+
Flawless performance
+
Outstanding audio quality
Cons
−
Cost
−
Storage capacity
−
Multitasking limited by iOS
Camera
Main:
12MP
Front:
5MP
Video:
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 30fps
Flash:
No
Features:
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Apple A9X Dual core
RAM:
2 GB
Storage:
32/128/256 GB
Speed:
2160MHz
Display
Size:
9.7" Color
Res:
1536 × 2048
PPI:
264 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
27 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
437g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT 4.2
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, HID, HFP, PAN
USB:
Lightning
60 critic reviews
Screen
8.3"
Battery
19 WHr
Compass Verdict
As the most portable iPad yet, the iPad Mini (2021) combines capable specs with a compact design for those looking for a smaller option for on-the-go use.
Pros
+
Lightweight and portable
+
USB-C
+
Speedy performance
Cons
−
More expensive than the last generation
−
Only 60Hz refresh rate
−
So-so battery life
Camera
Main:
12MP f/1.8
Front:
12MP
Video:
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 60fps
Flash:
Yes (LED)
Features:
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama, Red-eye reduction, Self-timer
Performance
Chip:
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Hexa-core
RAM:
4 GB
Storage:
64/256 GB
Speed:
2930MHz
Display
Size:
8.3" Color
Res:
1488 × 2266
PPI:
326 ppi
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
19 WHr
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
No
Video playback:
0.2h
Design
Weight:
297g
Material:
Aluminium
Colors:
Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight
Fingerprint:
Yes
Waterproof:
No
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT:
BT 5.0
NFC:
No
WiFi standards:
a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP
USB:
USB Type-C
Pros
+
High-power NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor
+
1GB of RAM makes it easy to run most apps and even multitask
+
Affordable considering the number of high-end features it packs inside it
Cons
−
No expansion slot / microSD card
−
No microHDMI output
Camera
Front:
1MP
Flash:
No
Performance
Chip:
Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad-core
RAM:
1 GB
Storage:
8/16/32 GB
Speed:
1300MHz
Display
Size:
7" Color
Multi-touch:
Yes
Sensors:
Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity:
4,325 mAh
Type:
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable:
Unknown
Design
Weight:
340g
Material:
Plastic
Colors:
Black
Fingerprint:
Unknown
Waterproof:
Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi:
Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT:
BT Yes
NFC:
Unknown
WiFi standards:
b, g, n
BT profiles:
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB:
Micro-USB 2.0
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