new iPad case compatibility?

[simeonbain]

Just ordered the new (5th Generation) 9.7" iPad. Wondering if anyone know if iPad Air 1 cases are completely compatible with it? In particular, I'm looking at getting a back protection skin.

I know the iPad Air had a silent/orientation switch which the new iPad does not. Have any of the other buttons/camera moved?

 

[Newtons Apple]

I think the new iPad is thicker, I would wait till you can order the real thing.

 

[44267547]

Just ordered the new (5th Generation) 9.7" iPad. Wondering if anyone know if iPad Air 1 cases are completely compatible with it? In particular, I'm looking at getting a back protection skin.

I know the iPad Air had a silent/orientation switch which the new iPad does not. Have any of the other buttons/camera moved?

The new iPad 9.7 is the same thickness as the iPad Air 1 from my understanding. Essentially, Apple used the Air 1 casing for this new iPad. And the camera/buttons have the same position. Here is an article listing the dimensions of the new iPad and comparing them to the Air 2/Pro 9.7.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/the-new-ipad-vs-9-7-inch-ipad-pro-and-ipad-air-2.2038205/