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Apple iPad (2025) vs Apple iPad (2022)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Apple

Apple iPad (2025)

Apple iPad (2025)
81/ 100
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Apple

Apple iPad (2022)

Apple iPad (2022)
83/ 100
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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPad (2022) BETTER THAN Apple iPad (2025)?

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Apple iPad (2025)
Apple iPad (2022)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORApple iPadApple iPadLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh7,606 mAh+7,606 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingStandardStandard25W
Main Camera Sensor50 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size11"10.9"11"
Chassis WeightN/AN/A999g
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Apple iPad (2025):
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓11" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Apple iPad (2022):
  • ✓Larger 7,606 mAh battery capacity (+2,606 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓10.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationApple iPad (2025)Apple iPad (2022)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen Size11"10.9"
Resolution & DensityFHD+ / LTPO AMOLED FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A16 Bionic Apple A14 Bionic
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemiOS iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory6 GB LPDDR4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage512 GB256 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, Triple Camera System50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens12 MP12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Lightest Chassis
DimensionsN/AN/A
WeightN/AN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPad (2022) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh7,606 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingFast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3+Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPad (2022) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.6/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad (2022) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A14 Bionic architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Apple iPad (2025):
More system memory: 6GB RAM vs max 4GB
When to buy Apple iPad (2022):
Higher overall BeastScore: 82.6 vs top rival 80.8 · Larger battery capacity: 7,606 mAh (+2,606 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPad (2025) vs Apple iPad (2022)

Which phone is better: Apple iPad (2025) or Apple iPad (2022)?

Apple iPad (2022) leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.6/100 compared to Apple iPad (2025) (80.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.6 vs top rival 80.8 and Larger battery capacity: 7,606 mAh (+2,606 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Apple iPad (2025) and Apple iPad (2022)?

Apple iPad (2025) is equipped with a 11-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Apple iPad (2022) features a 10.9-inch display and 7606 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Apple iPad (2025) and Apple iPad (2022)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Apple iPad (2025) scores 80/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad (2022) scores 80/100.

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