iPad Speculation for iPad 8 (2020? A12? 10.8"?)

[EugW]

Yes, the power utilization is apparently much lower for A12 vs A11, and as mentioned, A11 is probably not cheaper to produce than A12. Furthermore, there is a huge improvement in GPU performance in A12. Thus, there is basically no reason to go with A11 for any future products.

That said, even A10 performance is still fine for most entry level users. BTW, I just picked up a 2 x dual-core Xeon 2.66 GHz Mac Pro, and A10 is actually faster than that machine in Geekbench 5. The iPad is about twice as fast as the Mac Pro for single-core, and about 10% faster for multi-core.

775/1400 - iPad with 2.33 GHz A10
370/1270 - Mac Pro with 2 x dual-core 2.66 GHz Xeon 5150

If I were to buy replacement quad-core CPUs for this Mac Pro to bring it to 8 cores, it'd only be about as fast as A12 multi-core.

 

[Falhófnir]

The logical progression from the rumours we've had would be the Air/mini moving to the iPad Pro like design with Pencil 2 support (but no ProMotion, mini LED or quad speakers) and bumping to the A13/4GB RAM or maybe the A14/4GB. The basic iPad would then just get the A12 as an update this year. This could happen out of order though, so the iPad 8 arrives before the Air/mini get updated and looks like a really, really great deal for a while.

The iPad Pros would get mini LED, probably even better camera modules, more RAM (already at 6GB, maybe 8GB is possible for Pro Apps?) better graphics with the A14X. The Air & Mini might be slightly different in design too (thicker, maybe between 6.1 to 6.5mm and slightly smaller screen/ thicker bezels) as further differentiation.

 

[Joplin]

The logical progression from the rumours we've had would be the Air/mini moving to the iPad Pro like design with Pencil 2 support (but no ProMotion, mini LED or quad speakers) and bumping to the A13/4GB RAM or maybe the A14/4GB. The basic iPad would then just get the A12 as an update this year. This could happen out of order though, so the iPad 8 arrives before the Air/mini get updated and looks like a really, really great deal for a while.

The iPad Pros would get mini LED, probably even better camera modules, more RAM (already at 6GB, maybe 8GB is possible for Pro Apps?) better graphics with the A14X. The Air & Mini might be slightly different in design too (thicker, maybe between 6.1 to 6.5mm and slightly smaller screen/ thicker bezels) as further differentiation.

Agreed. This is where I’ll put my money for now.

The Air 4 in in the 11” iPad Pro 2018/2020 chassis but with slightly bigger bezels and/or slightly thicker body might turn out to be very attractive if it can remove the fear of bending. I’d gladly take an extra mm for that peace of mind.

If the iPad 8 indeed goes to the A12 it will be very good performance for the price (and yes, a really good deal for a while until the Air gets refreshed) — though of course the base iPad is already the most performance for the money. The A10 chugs along just fine in iPadOS.

 

[Kjs100]

Also for me, laminated is not a big deal, having had both and actually preferirng non-laminated for the basic model.

What was preferable about the non-laminated over the laminated?

 

[rui no onna]

What was preferable about the non-laminated over the laminated?

More effective oleophobic coating.

It seems to me the AR coating used on laminated displays make them more prone to fingerprints.

 

[Richard8655]

What was preferable about the non-laminated over the laminated?

Just not worth the extra expense for me. I find the regular Retina display already excellent. Add to that the anomiles reported with laminated that rarely occur on Retina. I also prefer the space between the glass as it's not sensitive to pressing as is laminated. Just personal preference and everyone is different.

Edit: As also very well mentioned above, laminated is much more prone to finger print smudging.

 

[Joplin]

Non-laminated screens are also much easier to replace, thus cheaper to repair.

 

[ZGXtreme]

Still dreaming of a Mini PRO for work/cockpit use.

 

[Che Castro]

Why are you guys saying the iPad 8th gen will get the A12 when the iPhone SE Has the A13

 

[JPack]

Why are you guys saying the iPad 8th gen will get the A12 when the iPhone SE Has the A13

Source is from credible leakers. And the iPad is a $329 device.

 

[Digitalguy]

Source is from credible leakers. And the iPad is a $329 device.

not only that, but budget ipad has always been 2 or even 3 generation behind...

 

[scupking]

I think it will have the A12, the air 4 will have the A12Z and the pros will have the A14x.

 

[Digitalguy]

I think it will have the A12, the air 4 will have the A12Z and the pros will have the A14x.

no, the air and mini never get the X/Z, that's only for the pro, they will get A14 (but will probably arrive later) while the pro will indeed get A14X

 

[EugW]

no, the air and mini never get the X/Z, that's only for the pro, they will get A14 (but will probably arrive later) while the pro will indeed get A14X

Agreed. The new Air will very likely get A14. Likely nothing will get A13.

 

[Digitalguy]

Agreed. The new Air will very likely get A14. Likely nothing will get A13.

exactly, A13 will very likely end up being an iphone only SOC like A11

 

[Che Castro]

I will be back to this thread in October , I don't believe apple would use the A12
at this point is much easier to use the A13 and stop production of the A12

 

[JPack]

I will be back to this thread in October , I don't believe apple would use the A12
at this point is much easier to use the A13 and stop production of the A12

Apple still manufactures brand new iPhone 7 and iPod Touch for sale with A10. Apple still produces HomePod for sale with A8. The A12 has at least another 2-3 years life left.