Apple is preparing to launch a few new devices in the coming months, including some models of the iPad lineup. There are rumors about the company launching a new iPad Pro and an improved iPad Air with 5G support, among other devices.

Now, a new report indicates that along with other iPad models, the Cupertino-based tech giant will also launch the 10th generation entry-level iPad with support for 5G connectivity sometime later this year.

Do note that unlike the iPad Pro and iPad Air, the new entry-level iPad (10th generation) won’t be making its debut anytime soon and could launch towards the end of the year given that the 9th generation model launched just a few months ago.

In terms of design, it is said that the upcoming 10.2-inch iPad will look exactly the same as the 9th generation iPad. The report adds that the device will come powered by the upgraded Apple A14 Bionic chipset with 5G connectivity.

Further, it is expected to have support for Bluetooth 5.0 as well as Wi-Fi 6 while the rest of the specifications are expected to be the same as its predecessor, including the Touch ID and Lightning connector. Right now, nothing more is known about this entry-level tablet getting launched later this year.

However, since there are several more months left for the official announcement, we expect to get more details thorugh leaks in the coming months. It is expected to launch sometime in September but the timeline could be changed depending on the chip shortage situation.

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Tablets are trending devices again, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown periods. And earlier this month, Apple released two new iPads, including the 8th generation of its most affordable iPad. But the most important Android tablets manufacturers released affordable models as well: is it worth spending the money asked for the new iPad 10.2 or you should choose a last-generation Android tablet in the affordable segment? This comparison between the new iPad 10.2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, and the Huawei MatePad 5G will clear your ideas.

Apple iPad 10.2 8th gen vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 vs Huawei MatePad 5G

Design

The Apple iPad 10.2 does not have the best design out there. It has a very outdated design, unlike the latest iPad Pro, with thick bezels around the display and Touch ID. Huawei MatePad 5G is the most stunning one because it sports very narrow bezels around the display and a full metal unibody design with great build quality. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is the thinnest tablet of the trio and it has narrow bezels as well, but it is made of cheaper materials and it comes with thicker bezels than the Huawei MatePad 5G. That is why the MatePad 5G wins the design comparison.

Display

The most advanced display belongs to the iPad 10.2. Not only it sports a higher resolution, but it also comes with higher overall image quality. The iPad 10.2 has a 4:3 aspect ratio which is actually better for reading, web browsing, and viewing images. On the other hand, the 5:3 aspect ratio of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 and the Huawei MatePad 5G is better for video playback. With the iPad 10.2 8th gen, you also get a higher brightness level. Note that iPad 8th gen and Huawei MatePad 5G support the stylus for handwriting and drawing, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 does not.

Hardware/Software

The best tablet in terms of performance is the iPad 10.2 because it sports a more powerful processor: the Apple A13 Bionic which is the same you can find on the iPhone Xs series. The tablet has high-end performances and even a better optimized operating system. iPad OS is also better than Android for productivity thanks to its advanced features. For these reasons, the iPad 10.2 8th gen wins both the hardware and software comparisons. But some people may prefer Android to iOS due to more chances of personalizations. Note that Huawei MatePad 5G is the only one to support 5G.

Camera

You should not focus so much on the cameras while opting for an affordable tablet because you won’t get a great photo quality. These tablets are more or less at the same level, equipped with their 8 MP rear cameras, and they are nothing special. You can only get a sufficient photo quality for emergency shots, nothing more. When it comes to selfies, Huawei MatePad 5G wins thanks to its 8 MP front camera. Instead, if we talk about rear cameras, the iPad 10.2 8th gen is actually more convincing.

Battery

With iPad 8th gen, Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, and Huawei MatePad 5G have satisfying batteries which can last two days with moderate usage. We still can not tell you which one lasts more on a single charge because none had the chance to test all of them thoroughly until now. An important detail is the support of 22.5W fast charging on the Huawei MatePad 5G, which makes charging a lot faster. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 should have a shorter battery life than Huawei MatePad 5G if you keep 5G disabled on the MatePad 5G.

Price

The iPad 10.2 8th gen is priced €370/$430, Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 costs just €240/$280, and Huawei MatePad 5G has a €400/$465 listing price. If we exclude 5G support, the iPad 10.2 8th gen wins the comparison thanks to its more advanced hardware department, great display, and more interesting operating system, at least for productivity. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is the loser, but it has the highest value for money.

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Apple iPad 10.2 8th gen vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 vs Huawei MatePad 5G: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

PROS

• Slimmer
• Very affordable
• Good design
• Fast charging

CONS

• No pen support

Huawei MatePad 5G

PROS

• 5G
• Pen support
• Fast charging
• Good design and build quality

CONS

• Price

Apple iPad 10.2 8th gen

PROS

• Awesome hardware
• Great OS for productivity
• Awesome camera
• Pen support
• Best display

CONS

• Outdated design

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The Apple iPad (2019) (also known as iPad 10.2) has finally found its way to India, a month after being unveiled alongside the iPhone 11 series and the iWatch in the U.S. While the latter two have been on sale in India since the past month, the iPad just arrived. The device is available on Flipkart and Amazon, apart from the official retail stores. The new Apple iPad replaces the variant from last year and features quite a few upgrades

iPad (2019) Specifications and Features

The new iPad features a 10.2-inch Retina IPS display with a resolution of 2160 x 1620 pixels, 264 ppi pixel density and a peak brightness of 500-nit. It draws power from the Apple A10 Fusion chipset and the M10 coprocessor. It is available in two storage variants, namely 32GB and 128GB of built-in memory. 

The primary camera on the iPad (2019) is an 8-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/2.4. The front camera is a 1.2-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/2.0. The device supports the first-generation of the Apple Pencil, a full-sized Smart keyboard and features a stereo setup with dual microphones.

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Some of the new features include a swipe up function from the corners with the Apple Pencil for screenshots. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth v4.0. The cellular + Wi-Fi variant supports GPS and LTE as well. This variant further supports calling over Wi-Fi due to the dual-SIM setup comprising of a Nano-SIM card and a eSIM. 

The 2019 iPad draws power from a 32Wh battery that offers up to 10 hours of Web surfing on Wi-Fi and up to 9 hours on LTE. The device features a Touch ID fingerprint scanner on the chin and runs on iPad OS. The OS features a new floating keyboard that allows for one-hand usage.

iPad (2019) Price and Availability

The Wi-Fi-only variant of the 2019 iPad with 32GB of ROM is available at Rs. 29,900 (~$421). The 128GB variant is priced at Rs. 37,900 (~$543). The 32GB variant of the Wi-Fi + Cellular variant features a price tag of Rs. 40,900 (~$576). While the 128GB variant can be yours for Rs. 48,900 (~$689). The tablet is available in three color options, including Space Gray, Silver and Gold. 

Flipkart is offering a 10% instant discount on the use of SBI credit cards, 5% unlimited cashback on the use of Axis Bank credit cards and no-cost EMI. Amazon is offering a 10% instant discount up to Rs. 1,750 (~$25) on the use of ICICI Bank credit and debit cards, credit/debit EMI transactions along with no-cost EMI.

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