iPad (8th gen) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays £95 to £115 for an iPad (8th gen) in good condition (Wi-Fi, depending on storage, 5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £290 for an iPad, a single figure for every iPad model. The iPad (8th gen) stopped getting updates at iPadOS 26.
What an iPad (8th gen) sells for, by country
| Country | Best local quote | Apple Trade In, any iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $159 CeX | - |
| Hong Kong | HK$200 Tradein852 先達 | up to HK$2,500 |
| India | ₹15,700 CeX | - |
| Ireland | €116 CeX | - |
| Italy | €89 CeX | - |
| Japan | ¥19,000 イオシス 買取 | up to ¥53,000 |
| Mexico | MX$2,090 CeX | - |
| Netherlands | €94 CeX | - |
| Poland | 412 PLN CeX | - |
| Portugal | €85 CeX | - |
| Singapore | $130 Mister Mobile | - |
| Spain | €124 CeX | - |
| United Kingdom | £95 CeX | up to £290 |
Apple publishes one trade-in figure for each iPad family, the most it pays for the newest model in the best condition. An older iPad (8th gen) gets less, so the tool leaves Apple's figure out of the upgrade cost and uses local quotes.
Is it worth upgrading from the iPad (8th gen) to the iPad (A16)?
A new iPad (A16) 128GB Wi-Fi costs £429 in the United Kingdom. After selling an iPad (8th gen) at the best local quote, it costs £334 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: UPGRADE.
Your iPad (8th gen) does not get iPadOS 27. Upgrading makes sense.
- Your iPad does not get iPadOS 27. Apple usually sends security fixes to the previous version for a while, but new features and app support will move on without it.
- It is 6 years old. Apps and iPadOS features increasingly assume newer hardware.
What the iPad (A16) adds
- The A16 chip, newer than your A12.
- USB-C instead of Lightning, one cable for your iPad, laptop and phone.
Your own result depends on storage, Wi-Fi or Cellular, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your iPad.
iPad (8th gen) vs current iPads
| iPad (8th gen) | iPad (A16) | iPad Air 11-inch (M4) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A12 | A16 | M4 |
| iPadOS updates | ended at iPadOS 26 | iPadOS 27 | iPadOS 27 |
| Apple Intelligence | No | No | Yes |
| Apple Pencil Pro | No | No | Yes |
| Port | Lightning | USB-C | USB-C |
Questions
Does the iPad (8th gen) get iPadOS 27?
No. The iPad (8th gen) stopped at iPadOS 26, so it no longer gets new features or security fixes.
Can the iPad (8th gen) run Apple Intelligence?
No. On iPad, Apple Intelligence needs an M1 chip or later, or the iPad mini (A17 Pro).
Does the iPad (8th gen) work with the Apple Pencil Pro?
No. The Apple Pencil Pro works with the iPad Pro (M4) and later, the iPad Air (M2) and later, and the iPad mini (A17 Pro).
How much is an iPad (8th gen) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays £95 to £115 for an iPad (8th gen) in good condition (Wi-Fi, depending on storage, 5 Oct 2026).
More
Other iPad models: iPad (A16) · iPad (10th gen) · iPad (9th gen) · iPad (7th gen)
iPad trade-in prices by country: Australia · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Singapore · Spain · United Kingdom
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple Trade In, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.