iPad (8th generation)

A2270 · A2428 · A2429 · A2430 · 2020–2021 · tablet

Specifications

Cpu: Apple A12 Bionic
Ram: max: 3 GB (soldered) · base: 3 GB
Ports: Lightning · 3.5mm jack
Camera: 8 MP, 1080p video
Battery: 32.4 Wh
Display: 10.2" 2160×1620 Retina
Storage: base: 32 GB · options: 128 GB
Cellular: optional 4G LTE
Os Support: latest: iPadOS 26 · shipped: iPadOS 14.0
Release Price: $329

Variants

Revisions

Wi-FiA2270

Wi-Fi + CellularA2428 · A2429 · A2430regional cellular variants

Colors

Silver2020 launch

Space Gray2020 launch

Gold2020 launch

Storage

32GB

128GB

Upgrade paths

battery

New OEM-spec cell · Display is glued in with strong adhesive; heat and careful prying required. iFixit consistently rates iPad battery swaps difficult.

~$50

HARD

storage

Soldered NAND; not user-upgradable · Flash storage is soldered to the logic board.

LOCKED

On 2 shelves

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