Should you buy Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.2 2021 Tablet or Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB)? Well, your search ends here. Find out which tablet is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.2 2021 Tablet starts at ₹ 27,990 and Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) starts at ₹ 25,999.
Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.2 2021 Tablet has screen size of 10.2 inches and Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) has screen size of 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels. Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with internal storage of 128 GB and RAM of 2 GB.Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 8 MP (f/2.4 Main) with autofocus and front camera of 12 MP (f/2.4) whereas latter has primary camera of 8 MP with autofocus and front camera of 1.2 MP.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.2 2021 Tablet | Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 10.2 inches | 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels |
| Front Camera | 12 MP (f/2.4) | 1.2 MP |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP (f/2.4 Main) with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus |
| Processor | Apple Bionic A13 | Apple |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 72 | 58 | |
| Display | 10.2 inches | 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Front Camera | 12 MP (f/2.4) | 1.2 MP | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP (f/2.4 Main) with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus | |
| Processor | Apple Bionic A13 | Apple | |
| Battery | 8827 mAh, Li-ion Battery | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
| RAM | 2 GB | ||
General | |||
| Device Type | Tablet | Tablet | |
| Dual Sim | No | No | |
| Release Date | 14-Sep-21 | March, 2017 | |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | ||
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | No Sim Supported | |
| Voice Call | Yes | ||
Design | |||
| Dimensions | 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm | 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 498 g | 469 g | |
Display | |||
| Display Size | 10.2 inches | 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels | |
| Display Type | Color IPS screen (16M) | Color IPS screen (16M colors) | |
| PPI | 264 ppi | ~264 PPI | |
| Touch | Yes, with Multitouch | Yes, with Multitouch | |
Camera | |||
| Features | Digital Coom up to 5x, Five-element Lens, Panorama, HDR, Photo Geotagging, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode | ||
| Flash | No | ||
| Front Camera | 12 MP (f/2.4) | 1.2 MP | |
| Front Video Recording | 720p | ||
| Rear Camera | 8 MP (f/2.4 Main) with autofocus | 8 MP with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 720P, 1080P | 1080p @ 30fps FHD | |
Connectivity | |||
| 3G | Yes | No | |
| 4G | LTE | No | |
| 5G | No | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v4.2 | |
| EDGE | Yes | No | |
| GPRS | Yes | No | |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Cable | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | ||
| Wifi | Yes | Yes | |
Performance | |||
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A13 | Apple | |
| CPU | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 1.84 GHz, Dual Core Processor | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics) | |
| Java | No | No | |
| OS | iOS v15 | iOS v10.3, upgradable to v12.1.3 | |
Battery | |||
| Talk Time | 10 hours | 10 hours | |
Memory | |||
| Card Slot | No | No | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
Multimedia | |||
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | ||
| FM Radio | No | No | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV | |
| Video | Yes | MP4, H.264 | |
Other Features | |||
| Extra Features | True Tone Display, 500 nits Brightness, Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic | ||
| Face Unlock | Yes | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Front | |
| GPS | Yes | No | |
| Sensors | Touch ID, Three axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | |
Dimension of Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.2 2021 Tablet is 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5 mm and the Dimension of other Tablets model is 240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm. Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.2 2021 Tablet comes up with a weight of 498 g whereas Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) weight around 469 g.
Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.2 2021 Tablet has screen size and resolution of 10.2 inches whereas other comes up with screen size and resolution of 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels.
Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.2 2021 Tablet comes up with primary camera of 8 MP (f/2.4 Main) with autofocus whereas Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with 8 MP with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the tablets include Digital Coom up to 5x, Five-element Lens, Panorama, HDR, Photo Geotagging, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode.
Chipset, one of the important feature of the tablets used in these Tablets are Apple Bionic A13 and Apple respectively. Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.2 2021 Tablet comes up No card slot and Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Apple iPad 9th Gen 10.2 2021 Tablet is 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor and used in Apple iPad 9.7 2017 (WiFi+128GB) is 1.84 GHz, Dual Core Processor.