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iPad (8th generation) vs iPad (9th generation)
The iPad (9th generation) (2021) followed the iPad (8th generation) (2020). Below: what separates them and which earns more at resale.
| Spec | iPad (8th generation) | iPad (9th generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch year | 2020 | 2021 |
| Chip | A12 Bionic | A13 Bionic |
| Display | 10.2-inch Retina | 10.2-inch Retina |
| Model identifier | — | — |
| U.S. model number | — | — |
| Versions offered | 1 | 1 |
| Storage | 32GB, 128GB | 64GB, 256GB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi + Cellular | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi + Cellular |
What is different?
The points that matter when you identify or sell one.
- Processor: iPad (8th generation) runs A12 Bionic, while the iPad (9th generation) runs A13 Bionic.
- Storage: the iPad (9th generation) alone offered 64GB, 256GB; the iPad (8th generation) alone offered 32GB, 128GB.
Which one earns more at resale?
With the same configuration and condition, the iPad (9th generation) normally earns more.
Memory, storage, grade, battery health and extras all shift the final figure, so price your exact unit.
What moves the price on either one?
Configuration. Extra memory and storage lift the figure; the price check lists only combinations Apple actually built.
Condition. Grades run from Like New to Damaged, and cracked glass or dents cost the most.
Function and battery. Anything needing repair comes off the price, and a battery under 80% health lowers it.
Eligibility. Either one needs to be signed out of its Apple Account, with Find My and Activation Lock off and no lock or lost/stolen flag.
Unsure? The same About screen gives the capacity, and cellular iPads also list an IMEI or have a SIM tray.
Side-by-side questions
Is the iPad (9th generation) worth more than the iPad (8th generation)?
Matched for configuration and condition, the iPad (9th generation) normally earns more. Memory, storage, grade and included accessories still move each figure, so price both separately. Each iPad estimate draws on this month's resale data for that configuration, and your condition answers refine it before anything is shipped. We price configuration and condition, not averages, which is why two iPad units from the same year can land far apart.
Which details separate the iPad (8th generation) from the iPad (9th generation)?
Look at the release year (2020 vs 2021), chip (A12 Bionic vs A13 Bionic). Settings > General > About prints the full iPad Model Name. The quickest check is the About screen, under Settings on iPad and iPhone or the Apple menu on a Mac, which names the model, year and chip.