iPad · Apple Silicon · 2020
iPad (8th generation)
A quiet but meaningful bump: the A12 Bionic gave the cheapest iPad real machine-learning muscle for handwriting and photos.
iPad (8th generation): key facts
When was the iPad (8th generation) released?
The iPad (8th generation) was released in September 18, 2020. Apple discontinued it in September 2021.
How much did the iPad (8th generation) cost?
The iPad (8th generation) launched at $329 in 2020 — about $398 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the iPad (8th generation)’s specs?
The iPad (8th generation) used a Apple A12 Bionic running at 2.49 GHz, with 3 GB of memory and 32 GB of storage. It ran iPadOS 14.
Why does the iPad (8th generation) matter?
Brought the Neural Engine to the entry iPad.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A12 Bionic · 2.49 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Display | 10.2" Retina IPS, 2160×1620 |
| GPU | Apple 4-core GPU |
| Ports | Lightning |
| Weight | 490 g |
| Dimensions | 250.6×174.1×7.5 mm |
| Operating system | iPadOS 14 |
| Released | September 18, 2020 |
| Discontinued | September 2021 |
| Launch price | $329 |
How the iPad (8th generation) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 5.3× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2.49 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.3× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 8,190 modern phone photos — a respectable library even today.
Launched at $329 in 2020 — about $398 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
Demand soared as remote schooling made cheap iPads scarce.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25