Ipad Pro Vs Gen 8

Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video or listening to music Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video or listening to music

Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video or listening to music

Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video or listening to music

Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‑Fi, watching video or listening to music

Apple iPad Pro vs iPad 10.2

The iPad Pro, on the other hand, gives you a drastic redesign and a notably powerful processor, which will come in handy for those bigger projects, but is unnecessarily expensive for the average buyer.

2020 iPad Pro vs 4th-gen iPad Air vs 8th-gen iPad: Specs and Feature Comparison

It has thin bezels all around, a full screen display, and flat edges that harken back to the iPhone 4s days (in a good way). The iPad Pro comes with an aluminium body, a dual rear camera with a third LiDAR sensor, and four speakers plus a USB Type-C port. You get a full screen display here as well, along with flat edges, same as the iPad Pro. There’s a single rear camera, which is why it kinda looks like the last-gen iPad Pro from behind.

Apart from the Silver and Space Gray of the Pro, the Air is also available in Rose Gold, Green, and Sky Blue. You get the same, chunky bezels, and a Touch ID sensor on the home button up front.

This too has a single rear camera, by the way, and is available in three colours: Silver, Space Gray, and Rose Gold. Apple didn’t bring the Green and Sky Blue colours to the 8th-gen iPad. In thickness, you wouldn’t expect it, but the iPad Air is slightly thicker than the Pro.

The resolution obviously varies by screen size, but the 11-inch iPad Pro has a 2388×1668 pixel display. Plus, it’s laminated, has an anti-reflective coating on it, and supports P3 wide colour gamut. Same as the iPad Pro, you get a 264ppi display, but the typical brightness is slightly lower at 500 nits.

This display is also laminated, and comes with an anti-reflective coating along with P3 wide colour gamut. The 8th-gen iPad, on the other hand, cuts down on a lot of display related features, largely to stick to the $329 entry price. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t spell out internal hardware differences between its chipsets, so as of right now we don’t know in numbers just what the A14 runs at and how it will compare against the A12Z.

Apple claims a 40% increase in performance over the A12 Bionic that was found in the 3rd-gen iPad Air. That said, Apple will likely upgrade the iPad Pro line-up with a new SoC sometime soon and that should bring the difference right back. On the optics front (and back, heh), the iPad Pro leads the pack.

Of course it’s used to unlock your device, but you can also use biometrics to make purchases on the App Store, and (in supported countries) use Apple Pay. The iPad Pro obviously supports Face ID thanks to the True Depth camera up front. There’s no fingerprint scanner here, but the Face ID recognition does work in landscape and portrait orientations without any problems. While I don’t hold it against Apple to keep the iPad on WiFi 5, essentially, what annoys me is Bluetooth 4.2. As far as physical connectivity is concerned, the iPad Air finally made the switch to USB-C this year, joining the iPad Pro as the only two mobile devices from Apple that use USB Type-C. Apple’s battery life claims for the iPad line-up are slightly confusing.

However, according to Apple’s testing, all the iPads are rated to last 10 hours of surfing the web on WiFi, or watching video. It’s $200 more expensive, and the only advantage it really offers is the 120Hz ProMotion display when compared to the $599 iPad Air.

Apple iPad 8th Gen 10.2 2020 Tablet (128GB) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2020 Tablet (256GB)

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Apple released three iPads in 2020. Which is right for you?

Depending on the iPad and its particular capabilities — whether that’s simply for using apps and web browsing or for more advanced use cases like editing video or photography — starting prices can range between $329 to $1,149. With the Air, you also have a lot more colors to choose from including space gray, sky blue, rose gold, green, and silver. The iPad Air only has a FaceTime HD camera, meaning you’ll have to rely on Touch ID and your fingerprints to unlock it.

There’s also a LiDAR scanner for augmented reality which allows compatible apps to load faster and work better.

Speaking of the 8th-generation iPad… With its 10.2-inch Retina display bordered by thick bezels, and the presence of a physical Touch ID button, it certainly looks the most dated out of the bunch. It has the most complex camera system of the three 2020 iPads with its 12-megapixel main sensor and 10-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens on the back.

That doesn’t mean it’s not a capable machine — it runs iPadOS 14, Apple’s latest tablet operating system, out of the box. Still, it may not enjoy the same software update support as the iPad Air, which runs on Apple’s latest chip.

And considering the standard iPad is best suited to basic tasks like web browsing, video streaming, and some some light photo editing, its relatively ancient A12 chip should power you through just fine.

By contrast, the Air’s A14 chip has a 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU, but is still powerful enough to handle tasks similar to the Pro. But since the iPad Air packs the more recent chip, which is the same one that powers the entire iPhone 12 lineup, it’s going to take this round. Judging any device based on battery life is always a bit difficult because that longevity (or lack thereof) very heavily depends on personal usage.

But since I mainly only used it for word processing and messaging apps, I can’t promise that those of you performing more intensive tasks will get the same amount out of it. It’s clear this category goes to the iPad Pro since it offers the largest amount of storage overall with a wide variety of configuration options. The Pro is made for those who are most likely importing large photo and video files which quickly eat up the amount of available storage space. For starters, its display is large enough to comfortably stare at all day while getting work done (whether you’re filling out Excel sheets or highlighting text in an eBook) and the 7-megapixel front-facing camera is solid for video conferencing.

It’s also compatible with the Magic Keyboard case, allowing you to switch from tablet to full-blown laptop mode in seconds, while the Apple Pencil makes it easy to take notes. The iPad Pro, on the other hand, is more of a niche product for creative professionals who require a powerful and portable machine.

Its dual camera and LiDar sensor are nice perks to have, but they won’t find favor (or much regular use) with most average consumers. It’s a great option for any consumer with basic productivity and entertainment needs (i.e., web browsing, streaming video, light photo/video editing), and it’s guaranteed to enjoy longer-term software support from Apple. Plus, it comes with just the right amount of features, a single camera, the latest processor, and a large display, that you’ll get the most out of each day, allowing you to feel content about spending over $600 on an iPad.

Apple iPad Pro (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: The two best tablets on the market, by far

Apple iPad Pro (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: The two best tablets on the market, by far Most tech reviewers and unbiased consumers agree Apple’s iPad has been the standard-bearer for tablets, mainly because both Android and Windows aren’t nearly as optimized for the form factor (the latter particularly more so).

I’ve been using both tablets since their initial release and have jumped back and forth between them as my main “on-the-go work machine”.

The average consumer must decide on one — while I can’t say this comparison will give you a clear-cut answer, I’m going to try my best to compare the two in every meaningful category and tell you which one I’d choose if I must only keep one.

Specification Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 2021) Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Build Aluminum frame and back Charging brick not included Security Face ID In-display fingerprint scanner Rear Cameras Primary: 12MP, f/1.8

5G (optional, in some regions) Software iOS 14.5 One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 Other Features Apple Pencil support S Pen included in the box About this article: This comparison was written after months of testing a 2021 iPad Pro provided by Apple Hong Kong and a self-purchased Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

Apple iPad Pro (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: Hardware and Design

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra made headlines for its large (14.6-inch screen), and it is noticeably wider/taller (depending on orientation) than most tablets I’ve held. For the displays, it’s easy to look at numbers on a spec sheet and bezel sizes and just conclude Samsung gets the win — the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has a 120Hz OLED panel, while the iPad Pro has a 120Hz Mini LED screen — but there are other factors that come into play in real-world usage: while the iPad Pro has thicker bezels, they’re uniform and symmetrical, while the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra screen is interrupted by a notch. If I sit in a dark room and watch a movie, then the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra’s OLED panel will pump out deeper blacks, and due to its widescreen aspect ratio, have smaller letterboxing (those black bars sandwiching the video) too.

Apple’s camera system takes a clear win in that it features a LIDAR sensor too, which helps make AR apps run much better. For videos, both do a good job, but the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra’s camera can shoot at 4K if needed — although I’d guess not many people would want their face shown at 4K resolution. The iPad Pro applies noise-cancellation in videos, as you can clearly hear background noise more in Samsung’s footage. This doesn’t really factor into general video calls or selfies, but if there are AR apps that take advantage of face mapping, I’m pretty sure the iPad Pro will do a better job than the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

But for high-end tablets that market themselves as productivity powerhouse machines, it’s necessary to factor in accessories like keyboards and stylus because they’re so crucial to the overall experience. From a value factor, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra takes the first win because its stylus, the S-Pen, is included with the package.

The iPad Pro (2021) runs iPadOS 15.4, essentially a forked version of iOS 15 with superior multi-tasking abilities. If you’ve used an iPhone or a Galaxy phone, both tablets can feel like a super-sized version of those devices.

This means Android apps can open in DeX in a freeform floating window (instead of filling the entire screen). Android tablets have always been considered inferior to iPads, and it’s mostly due to software — but Samsung’s trying to fix this with DeX Mode The fact it spans the entire display, and Samsung’s larger screen, make browsing through Instagram a joy — particularly when viewing attractive photos. I think what Apple has done is apply some gravity to apps and buttons, so when I’m dragging the mouse cursor there, it will almost snap into place when I’m almost there.

But again — the fact that the S-Pen is essentially free (included with the tablet in one set), while the Apple Pencil costs $129 extra, is no small factor. Apple iPad Pro (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: Battery Life

For my usage — a web browser with a half dozen tabs open including WordPress where I write, plus Spotify streaming music and Slack running in the background, the iPad Pro fares a bit better than Samsung’s tablet, draining about 8-9% battery per hour compared to the 10-12% I see on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. I don’t have this same anecdotal data for the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra because I haven’t tried to edit videos on an Android device in years.

Apple iPad Pro (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: Use Cases, and Final Thoughts a traditional office-type work machine, because DeX allows me to open more windows, and Android has a more natural, straightforward file system compared to Apple’s abstract, complicated one

Now, to answer “which one would I pick if I must choose one?”, I’d have to go with the iPad Pro for the superior video editing prowess and better app eco-system.