:iPad Pro
{{Short description|Line of Apple tablet computers (2015–present)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{lowercase title}}
{{Infobox information appliance
| name = iPad Pro
| logo = File:IPad Pro With Logo Apple.svg
| image = Wikipedia on iPad Pro.jpg
| caption = 12.9" iPad Pro displaying the home page of Wikipedia on the Safari web browser
| developer = Apple Inc.
| manufacturer = Foxconn (on contract)
| family = iPad
| type = Tablet computer
| lifespan =
| successor =
| discontinued = {{Collapsible list
| title =
| 1 = June 5, 2017 (12.9-inch 2015 and 9.7-inch 2016)
| 2 = October 30, 2018 (12.9 inch 2017)
| 3 = March 18, 2019 (10.5-inch 2017)
| 4 = March 18, 2020 (12.9-inch 2018 and 11-inch 2018)
| 5 = April 20, 2021 (12.9 inch and 11-inch 2020)
| 6 = October 18, 2022 (12.9 inch and 11-inch 2021)
| 7 = May 15, 2024 (12.9 inch and 11-inch 2022)
}}
| media =
| os = iOS (2015–2019)
iPadOS (2019–present)
| power = {{Collapsible list
| title = Built-in rechargeable
lithium-ion battery
| 1 = 12.9-inch 1G: 3.77 V 38.8 W·h (10,307 mA·h){{cite web |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+Teardown/52599 |title=iPad Pro Teardown |publisher=iFixit |date=November 11, 2015 |access-date=November 11, 2015 |archive-date=November 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151112040018/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+Teardown/52599 |url-status=live }}
| 2 = 9.7-inch: 3.82 V 27.91 W·h (7,306 mA·h){{cite web |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+9.7-Inch+Teardown/60939 |title=iPad Pro 9.7" Teardown |publisher=iFixit |date=April 4, 2016 |access-date=April 4, 2016 |archive-date=April 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416180736/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+9.7-Inch+Teardown/60939 |url-status=live }}
| 3 = 12.9-inch 2G: 3.76 V 41 W·h (10,891 mA·h){{cite web |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2017)-8717.php |title=Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) – Full tablet specifications |publisher=GSMArena |access-date=January 8, 2019 |archive-date=January 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109062156/https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2017)-8717.php |url-status=live }}
| 4 = 10.5-inch: 3.77 V 30.8 W·h (8,134 mA·h){{Cite web|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+10.5-Inch+Teardown/92534|title=iPad Pro 10.5 inch teardown|date=2017-06-14|access-date=June 19, 2017|archive-date=June 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617131648/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+10.5-Inch+Teardown/92534|url-status=live}}
| 5 = 12.9-inch 3G: 3.78 V 36.71 W·h (9,720 mA·h){{cite web |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2018)-9387.php |title=Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) – Full tablet specifications |publisher=GSMArena |access-date=January 8, 2019 |archive-date=January 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109062121/https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_pro_12_9_(2018)-9387.php |url-status=live }}
| 6 = 11-inch 1G: 3.77 V 29.45 W·h (7,812 mA·h){{Cite web|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+11-Inch+Teardown/115457|title=iPad Pro 11" Teardown|date=November 12, 2018|access-date=January 8, 2019|archive-date=December 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205211202/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+11-Inch+Teardown/115457|url-status=live}}
}}
| soc = {{Collapsible list
| title = Chips used
| 1 = 12.9-inch 1G, 9.7-inch: Apple A9X with 64-bit architecture and Apple M9 motion co-processor
| 2 = 12.9-inch 2G, 10.5-inch: Apple A10X with 64-bit architecture and Apple M10 motion co-processor
| 3 = 12.9-inch 3G, 11-inch 1G: Apple A12X Bionic with 64-bit architecture
| 4 = 12.9-inch 4G, 11-inch 2G: Apple A12Z Bionic with 64-bit architecture
| 5 = 12.9-inch 5G, 11-inch 3G: Apple M1 with 64-bit architecture
| 6 = 12.9-inch 6G, 11-inch 4G: Apple M2 with 64-bit architecture
| 7 = 13-inch, 11-inch 5G: Apple M4 with 64-bit architecture
}}
| cpu = {{Collapsible list
| title = CPU
| 1 = 12.9-inch 1G, 9.7-inch: 2.26 GHz dual-core 64-bit ARMv8-A{{cite web |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/9780/taking-notes-with-ipad-pro/2 |title=The A9X SoC & More To Come – The iPad Pro Preview: Taking Notes With iPad Pro |publisher=AnandTech |date=November 11, 2015 |access-date=November 11, 2015 |archive-date=November 13, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113034317/http://anandtech.com/show/9780/taking-notes-with-ipad-pro/2 |url-status=live }}
| 2 = 12.9-inch 2G, 10.5-inch: 2.34 GHz hexa-core 64-bit
| 3 = 12.9-inch 3G, 11-inch 1G: 2.49 GHz octa-core 64-bit
| 4 = 12.9-inch 4G, 11-inch 2G: 2.49 GHz octa-core 64-bit
| 5 = 12.9-inch 5G, 11-inch 3G: 3.19 GHz octa-core 64-bit
| 6 = 12.9-inch 6G, 11-inch 4G: 3.49 GHz octa-core 64-bit
}}
| memory = {{Collapsible list
| title = Memory
| 1 = 12.9-inch 1G: 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM
| 2 = 9.7-inch: 2 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM
| 3 = 12.9-inch 2G, 10.5-inch: 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM
| 4 = 12.9-inch 3G, 11-inch 1G: 4 or 6 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM{{cite web |last1=Hardy |first1=Ed |title=We finally know all the 2018 iPad Pro specs |url=https://www.cultofmac.com/589654/2018-ipad-pro-specs-ram-processor-speed/ |website=Cult of Mac |date=November 10, 2018 |access-date=21 November 2018 |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122005609/https://www.cultofmac.com/589654/2018-ipad-pro-specs-ram-processor-speed/ |url-status=live }}
| 5 = 12.9-inch 4G, 11-inch 2G: 6 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM{{cite web|first=Juli|last=Clover|title=All New 2020 iPad Pro Models Feature 6 GB RAM and Ultra Wideband Chip|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2020/03/18/2020-ipad-pro-models-6gb-ram/|publisher=MacRumors|date=March 18, 2020|access-date=April 17, 2020|archive-date=March 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323140516/https://www.macrumors.com/2020/03/18/2020-ipad-pro-models-6gb-ram/|url-status=live}}
| 6 = 12.9-inch 5G, 11-inch 3G: 8 GB or 16 GB
| 7 = 12.9-inch 6G, 11-inch 4G: 8 GB or 16 GB
| 8 = 13-inch, 11-inch 5G: 8 GB or 16 GB
}}
| storage = 32, 64, 128, 256 or 512 GB, 1 or 2 TB{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/|title=iPad Pro – Technical Specifications – Apple|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=September 9, 2017|archive-date=October 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030154058/https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/|url-status=live}}{{efn|name=storageunits|1 GB {{=}} 1 billion bytes, 1 TB {{=}} 1 trillion bytes}} flash memory
| display = 12.9-inch:
2732×2048 px (264 PPI) (IPS panel) (5.5 megapixels), 12.9 in (327.8 mm) diagonal, 4:3
9.7-inch:
2048×1536 px (264 PPI) (IPS panel) (3.1 megapixels), 9.7 in (246.3 mm) diagonal, 4:3
10.5-inch:
2224×1668 px (264 PPI) (IPS panel), 10.5 in diagonal, 4:3
11-inch:
2388×1668 px (264 PPI) (IPS panel), 11 in diagonal, ≈4:3
| graphics = 12.9-inch 1G, 9.7-inch: 12-core PowerVR Series 7XT
| sound = Four speakers, adjusting sound to device orientation
| input = Multi-touch screen, headset controls and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, five microphones, Bosch Sensortec BMP280 barometer
| controllers =
| camera = {{collapsible list|12.9-inch 1G: 1.2 megapixels 720p front-facing and 8 megapixels rear-facing
9.7-inch: 5 megapixels 720p front-facing and 12 megapixels 4K rear-facing
12.9-inch 2G and 10.5-inch: 7 megapixels 1080p front-facing and 12 megapixels 4K rear-facing, Optical & Digital Image Stabilization
12.9-inch 3G and 11-inch 1G: 7 megapixels 1080p front-facing TrueDepth and 12 megapixels 4K rear-facing, Digital Image Stabilization
12.9-inch 4G and 11-inch 2G: 7 megapixels 1080p front-facing TrueDepth and separate 10- and 12-megapixel 4K rear-facing, Digital Image Stabilization, LIDAR sensor
12.9-inch 5G and 11-inch 3G: 12 megapixels 1080p front-facing TrueDepth and separate 10- and 12-megapixel 4K rear-facing, Digital Image Stabilization, LIDAR sensor
12.9-inch 6G and 11-inch 4G: 12 megapixels 1080p front-facing TrueDepth and separate 10- and 12-megapixel 4K rear-facing, Digital Image Stabilization, LIDAR sensor}}
| touchpad =
| connectivity = {{collapsible list|{{flatlist
|Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; dual channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi + Cellular:
GPS & GLONASS
;GSM
:: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz
:: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
;CDMA
:: 800, 1900 MHz
12.9-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular:
;LTE
::1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 and TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41
9.7-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular:
:: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41}}
| dimensions = 12.9-inch:
{{convert|305.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} (h)
{{convert| 220.6 |mm|in|abbr=on}} (w)
{{convert|6.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} (d)
12.9-inch (2018):
{{convert|280.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} (h)
{{convert| 214.6 |mm|in|abbr=on}} (w)
{{convert|5.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} (d)
9.7-inch:
{{convert|240|mm|in|abbr=on}} (h)
{{convert|169.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} (w)
{{convert|6.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} (d)
10.5-inch:
{{convert|250.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} (h)
{{convert|174.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} (w)
{{convert|6.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} (d)
11-inch:
{{convert|247.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} (h)
{{convert|178.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} (w)
{{convert|5.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} (d)
| weight = 12.9-inch Wi-Fi:
{{convert|713|g|lb|abbr=on}}
12.9-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular:
{{convert|723|g|lb|abbr=on}}
12.9-inch (2018) Wi-Fi:
{{convert|631|g|lb|abbr=on}}
12.9-inch (2018) Wi-Fi + Cellular:
{{convert|633|g|lb|abbr=on}}
12.9-inch (2020) Wi-Fi:
{{convert|641|g|lb|abbr=on}}
12.9-inch (2020) Wi-Fi + Cellular:
{{convert|643|g|lb|abbr=on}}
12.9-inch (2021, 2022) Wi-Fi:
{{convert|682|g|lb|abbr=on}}
12.9-inch (2021, 2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular:
{{convert|685|g|lb|abbr=on}}
12.9-inch (2020) Wi-Fi:
{{convert|641|g|lb|abbr=on}}
12.9-inch (2020) Wi-Fi + Cellular:
{{convert|643|g|lb|abbr=on}}
9.7-inch Wi-Fi:
{{convert|437|g|lb|abbr=on}}
9.7-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular:
{{convert|444|g|lb|abbr=on}}
10.5-inch WiFi:
{{convert|469|g|lb|abbr=on}}
10.5-inch WiFi + Cellular:
{{convert|477|g|lb|abbr=on}}
11-inch (2018) WiFi and WiFi + Cellular:
{{convert|468|g|lb|abbr=on}}
11-inch (2020) WiFi:
{{convert|471|g|lb|abbr=on}}
11-inch (2020) WiFi + Cellular:
{{convert|473|g|lb|abbr=on}}
11-inch (2021, 2022) WiFi:
{{convert|466|g|lb|abbr=on}}
11-inch (2021, 2022) WiFi + Cellular:
{{convert|470|g|lb|abbr=on}}}}
| compatibility =
| related = Apple Pencil
| website = {{URL|www.apple.com/ipad-pro/}}
| releasedate = 12.9-inch 1G: {{Start date|2015|11|11}}
{{Collapsible list
| title = Other models
| 1 = 9.7-inch: {{Start date|2016|03|31}}
| 2 = 12.9-inch 2G, 10.5-inch: {{Start date|2017|06|13}}
| 3 = 12.9-inch 3G, 11-inch 1G: {{Start date|2018|11|07}}
| 4 = 12.9-inch 4G, 11-inch 2G: {{Start date|2020|03|25}}
| 5 = 12.9-inch 5G, 11-inch 3G: {{Start date|2021|05|21}}
| 6 = 12.9-inch 6G, 11-inch 4G: {{Start date|2022|10|26}}
| 7 = 13-inch, 11-inch 5G: {{Start date|2024|05|15}}
}}
| unitsshipped =
| service = App Store, Apple Music, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
}}
{{iPad models}}
The iPad Pro is a series of tablet computers, positioned as the premium line of Apple's iPad brand. It runs iPadOS, a tablet-optimized fork of the iOS operating system. Early models were distinguished from other iPads by their ability to use the Apple Pencil stylus and their larger screen size. As other iPads have gained these features over time, the latest 7th generation iPad Pro is notable among other features for its powerful processor (the M4 chip) and being the thinnest Apple product ever released.
The original iPad Pro was introduced in September 2015, and ran iOS 9. It had an A9X chip, and came in two sizes: 9.7-inch and 12.9 inch; the 9.7 inch coming out in March 2016. The second-generation iPad Pro was unveiled during the June 2017 WWDC event. It came with an upgraded A10X Fusion chip and superseded the 9.7-inch model with a 10.5-inch model. The third-generation iPad Pro was announced in October 2018 with a new all screen design. As a part of the redesign, the home button was removed in favor of Face ID. It came in 11-inch and 12.9-inch models, the same screen sizes used by every subsequent model to date.
The fourth-generation iPad Pro, introduced in March 2020, included the A12Z chip, and was introduced alongside the Magic Keyboard for iPad. The fifth-generation iPad Pro, announced in April 2021 incorporated Apple’s desktop-class M1 processor, making it the first iPad model to not use an A-series processor. The sixth-generation iPad Pro was introduced in October 2022 alongside the 10th-generation iPad. It includes the M2 processor, Apple Pencil Hover, and ProRes video. The seventh-generation iPad Pro and current-generation iPad Pro was introduced in May 2024 alongside the 6th-generation iPad Air, launching with the M4 processor, Apple Pencil Pro, a new Magic Keyboard with function keys and is the first iPad with an OLED display.
History
= First generation =
{{Main|iPad Pro (1st generation)}}
The first generation of iPad Pro came in two sizes: 12.9-inch and 9.7-inch. The 12.9-inch version was announced on September 9, 2015{{cite news|last1=Dillet|first1=Roman|title=Apple Unveils The iPad Pro|url=https://techcrunch.com/2015/09/09/apple-unveils-the-ipad-pro/|access-date=September 9, 2015|website=TechCrunch|date=September 9, 2015|archive-date=March 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325063849/https://techcrunch.com/2015/09/09/apple-unveils-the-ipad-pro/|url-status=live}} and released on November 11, 2015.{{Cite web|date=May 14, 2021|title=iPad Pro|url=https://appleinsider.com/inside/ipad-pro|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603160449/https://appleinsider.com/inside/ipad-pro|archive-date=June 3, 2021|access-date=June 4, 2021|website=AppleInsider|author=AppleInsider Staff}} It was larger than all previous iPad models, and was the first iPad to feature LPDDR4 RAM. It originally shipped with iOS 9.1. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro was announced on March 21, 2016, and released ten days later.{{cite web|first=Dan|last=Seifert|title=New iPad Pro announced: $599, 9.7-inch display, weighs less than one pound|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/21/11256118/apple-new-ipad-price-specs-release-date|website=The Verge|date=March 21, 2016|access-date=August 14, 2016|archive-date=April 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427134556/https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/21/11256118/apple-new-ipad-price-specs-release-date|url-status=live}} It was based on the form factor of the iPad Air 2 and originally shipped with iOS 9.3.
= Second generation =
{{Main|iPad Pro (2nd generation)}}
On June 5, 2017, the second generation iPad Pro was announced, which features A10X Fusion processors, with storage options of 64 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB.{{efn|name=storageunits}} Upgraded displays include a 10.5-inch version to replace the 9.7-inch model, while the 12.9-inch version was refreshed. Both sizes employed refresh rates up to 120 Hz, better HDR and TrueTone white balancing.{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/5/15732350/new-apple-ipad-announced-price-release-date-wwdc-2017|title=Apple announces new 10.5-inch iPad Pro|access-date=June 5, 2017|date=2017-06-05|website=The Verge|last=Carman|first=Ashley|archive-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428001839/https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/5/15732350/new-apple-ipad-announced-price-release-date-wwdc-2017|url-status=live}} Following this announcement, both models of the first-generation iPad Pro were discontinued. The two 2nd generation models were the last iPad Pro models with Home Button and a USB-lightning connector.
= Third generation =
{{Main|iPad Pro (3rd generation)}}
The third generation of iPad Pro was announced on October 30, 2018, and was made available in two screen sizes: {{convert|11|in|cm|adj=on}} and {{convert|12.9|in|cm|adj=on}}. They feature full-screen displays, with the 11-inch model replacing the 10.5-inch model of the previous generation. They also feature up to 1 TB of storage and Face ID using a sensor array on the top bezel which, unlike iPhone models featuring Face ID, can unlock the iPad in any orientation. The home button was completely removed in favor of a larger display and uniform bezel sizes on all sides.{{Cite web|last=Price|first=David|date=February 16, 2019|title=What's the true formatted storage capacity of an iPhone, iPad or iPod?|url=https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/whats-iphone-ipod-ipads-true-formatted-storage-capacity-3511773/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210409084831/https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/whats-iphone-ipod-ipads-true-formatted-storage-capacity-3511773/|archive-date=April 9, 2021|access-date=June 4, 2021|website=Macworld}} These were also the first iPads to come with a USB-C connector. It was launched with a Smart Keyboard Folio (sold separately), but also supports the Magic Keyboard with a trackpad launched in early 2020.
= Fourth generation =
{{Main|iPad Pro (4th generation)}}
The fourth generation of iPad Pro was announced on March 18, 2020, with the same screen sizes of the previous generation. It offers a redesigned camera module, an Apple A12Z processor, 128 GB{{efn|name=storageunits}} minimum storage, LiDAR Scanner, and support for the Magic Keyboard case.
= Fifth generation =
{{Main|iPad Pro (5th generation)}}
The fifth generation of iPad Pro was announced on April 20, 2021, with the same design and screen sizes as the previous generation. It includes the Apple M1 processor, 5G connectivity, Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 connectivity (up to 40 Gbit/s), external display output up to 6K resolution, 8 or 16 GB of RAM, and on the 12.9" variant, a mini-LED display marketed as the "Liquid Retina XDR" display.{{Cite web|title=iPad Pro – Technical Specifications|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/|access-date=April 20, 2021|website=Apple|date=April 20, 2021|archive-date=May 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503035515/https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/ipad-pro-update-apple-tablet-gets-m1-chip-5g-liquid-retina-xdr-display/ |title=iPad Pro update: Apple's tablet gets an M1 chip, 5G and Liquid Retina XDR display in 2021 |first=Katie |last=Collins |website=CNET |date=April 20, 2021 |access-date=April 21, 2021|archive-date=May 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516133816/https://www.cnet.com/news/ipad-pro-update-apple-tablet-gets-m1-chip-5g-liquid-retina-xdr-display/|url-status=live}}
= Sixth generation =
{{Main|iPad Pro (6th generation)}}The sixth generation iPad Pro was announced on October 18, 2022, along with the iPad (10th generation). They use the same design as the previous generations (since 2018). It includes an Apple M2 processor, Apple Pencil Hover (a feature that allows the display to detect the Apple Pencil hovering up to 12mm above the display), and ProRes Video Recording (limited to 1080p for 128 GB storage and up to 4K for at models with at least 256 GB storage).
= Seventh generation =
{{Main|iPad Pro (7th generation)}}
The seventh generation iPad Pro was announced on May 7, 2024, along with the iPad Air (6th generation). This generation features a redesigned chassis that is thinner than the previous generations. It includes the Apple M4 processor, a landscape camera with a Face ID array, and a Tandem OLED display. The display, referred to by Apple as the Ultra Retina XDR display,{{Cite web |last=Jewiss |first=Connor |date=2024-05-17 |title=What is Ultra Retina XDR? Apple's latest display tech explained |url=https://www.stuff.tv/features/what-is-ultra-retina-xdr-apples-latest-display-tech-explained/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=Stuff |language=en-US}} has a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1 and can reach a full screen brightness of 1000 nits (SDR content) or 1600 nits (HDR content).{{Cite web |last=Mehrotra |first=Shikhar |date=2024-05-16 |title=The New iPad Pro Has a Tandem OLED Screen, But What Is It and How Does It Work? |url=https://www.howtogeek.com/what-is-tandem-oled-and-how-does-it-work/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=How-To Geek |language=en}} The base storage was increased to 256 GB, with an option to get up to 2 TB of storage.
Accessories
There are three primary accessories made specifically for iPad Pro, all of which are sold separately:{{Cite web|url = https://techaedgar.com/whats-new-in-ipad-pro/|title = iPad Accessories|date = March 20, 2020|access-date = March 20, 2020|website = TechAedgar|archive-date=April 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427115714/https://techaedgar.com/whats-new-in-ipad-pro/|url-status=live|last=Vasani|first=Manthan}} an attachable keyboard, Smart Keyboard; and a form-fitted silicone case that is compatible with the Smart Keyboard.{{Cite web|url = https://www.apple.com/shop/ipad/ipad-accessories|title = iPad Accessories|date = September 15, 2015|access-date = September 28, 2015|website = Apple|archive-date=June 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605024948/https://www.apple.com/shop/ipad/accessories|url-status=live}} Additionally, with the inclusion of a USB-C connector in the third-generation and newer iPad Pro, it is now possible to connect to other displays and devices, and to charge other devices with the iPad Pro.{{Cite web|last=Mayo|first=Benjamin|date=November 7, 2018|title=What can you connect to the new iPad Pro with USB-C?|url=https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/07/ipad-pro-usb-c-accessories/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123083701/https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/07/ipad-pro-usb-c-accessories/|archive-date=January 23, 2021|access-date=June 4, 2021|website=9to5Mac}}
= Smart Keyboard and Smart Cover =
{{Main|Smart Keyboard}}
Smart Keyboard docks are specific with iPad Pro using the visible Smart Connector; a magnetic connection with three pins that provides data transfer and power. The keyboard doubles as a kickstand, and is comparable to that of the competing Microsoft Surface Pro.{{cite news|last1=Ziegler|first1=Chris|title=The iPad Pro has an optional Smart Keyboard cover for $169|url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/9/9/9281237/new-apple-ipad-pro-keyboard-announced-specs-price-release-date|access-date=September 28, 2015|website=The Verge|date=September 9, 2015|archive-date=April 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427131431/https://www.theverge.com/2015/9/9/9281237/new-apple-ipad-pro-keyboard-announced-specs-price-release-date|url-status=live}} The design of the Smart Keyboard is similar to the design of the Smart Cover accessory.{{Cite news|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/2982813/ipad/hands-on-with-the-ipad-pros-smart-keyboard.html|title=Hands-on with the iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard|website=Macworld|access-date=2017-06-19|archive-date=August 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809123327/http://www.macworld.com/article/2982813/ipad/hands-on-with-the-ipad-pros-smart-keyboard.html|url-status=live|first=Jason|last=Snell}}
= Apple Pencil =
{{Main|Apple Pencil}}
== First generation ==
The first-generation Apple Pencil is a precision stylus exclusive to the iPad Pro, iPad (2018), iPad (2019), iPad Air (2019) and iPad Mini (5th generation). The accessory is rechargeable via the Lightning port on iPad itself on the pre USB-C models.{{Cite web|url = https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2015/09/09Apple-Introduces-iPad-Pro-Featuring-Epic-12-9-inch-Retina-Display.html|title = Apple Introduces iPad Pro Featuring Epic 12.9-inch Retina Display|access-date = September 11, 2015|website = Apple.com|publisher = Apple Press Info|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150911003255/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2015/09/09Apple-Introduces-iPad-Pro-Featuring-Epic-12-9-inch-Retina-Display.html|archive-date = September 11, 2015}}{{Cite web|url = http://mashable.com/2015/09/11/apple-jobs-script/|title = Apple is not following Jobs' script and that's OK|date = September 12, 2015|access-date = September 15, 2015|website = Mashable|last = Ulanoff|first = Lance|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150915000916/http://mashable.com/2015/09/11/apple-jobs-script/|archive-date = September 15, 2015}} iPad Pro introduces a new display with increased responsiveness and precision over previous iPad displays with Apple Pencil support added.{{Cite web|url = https://www.theverge.com/2015/9/9/9298117/apple-pencil-stylus-ipad-pro-steve-jobs|title = Here's why Apple made the stylus that Steve Jobs hated: Styluses and screens have come a long way|date = September 9, 2015|access-date = September 10, 2015|website = The Verge|last = Statt|first = Nick|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150910233337/http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/9/9298117/apple-pencil-stylus-ipad-pro-steve-jobs|archive-date = September 10, 2015}}{{Cite web|url = http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,638,320.PN.&OS=PN/8,638,320&RS=PN/8,638,320|title = United States Patent: 8638320|access-date = September 10, 2015|website = Patent Full Text|last = Harley|display-authors = etal|archive-date = September 26, 2015|archive-url = https://archive.today/20150926013306/http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=/netahtml/PTO/srchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8,638,320.PN.&OS=PN/8,638,320&RS=PN/8,638,320|url-status = live}} During the launch announcement, Apple demonstrated drawing, managing publication layout, and document annotation.{{Cite web|url = https://money.cnn.com/2015/09/09/technology/apple-photoshop-woman/index.html|title = Apple criticized for Photoshopping smile on woman's face|date = 2015-09-09|access-date = September 10, 2015|website = CNN.com|publisher = CNN Money|last = King|first = Hope|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150910232506/http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/09/technology/apple-photoshop-woman/index.html|archive-date = September 10, 2015}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-announces-stylus-a-product-steve-jobs-hated-2015-9?r=UK&IR=T|title = Apple just announced a product that Steve Jobs famously hated|date = September 9, 2015|access-date = September 15, 2015|website = Business Insider|last = Price|first = Rob|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150915002904/http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-announces-stylus-a-product-steve-jobs-hated-2015-9?r=UK&IR=T|archive-date = September 15, 2015}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.slashgear.com/apple-pencil-for-ipad-pro-revealed-the-stylus-time-has-come-09403026/|title = Apple Pencil for iPad Pro revealed: The stylus' time has come|date = September 9, 2015|access-date = September 15, 2015|website = Slashgear|last = Davies|first = Chris|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150910064054/http://www.slashgear.com/apple-pencil-for-ipad-pro-revealed-the-stylus-time-has-come-09403026/|archive-date = September 10, 2015}}
== Second generation ==
File:IPad with Apple Pencil.jpg
On October 30, 2018, Apple announced an updated Pencil alongside the third generation iPad Pro. The second-generation Apple Pencil functions exclusively with the 2018 and later iPad Pro models, the iPad Air 4, and the iPad mini 6.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/30/18043444/apple-pencil-compatible-3rd-gen-ipad-pro|title=Your old Apple Pencil isn't compatible with the new iPad Pro|work=The Verge|access-date=2018-11-02|archive-date=October 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030203005/https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/30/18043444/apple-pencil-compatible-3rd-gen-ipad-pro|url-status=live}} It is similar in design and specifications to the first model, but without the detachable connector, and part of the stylus is flattened to inhibit rolling. It contains tap-sensitive zones on its sides that can be mapped to functions within apps. Custom laser engraving is available when purchased via the Apple Store online.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/30/18023772/new-apple-pencil-2-2018-ipad-stylus-price-release-date|title=The new Apple Pencil 2 has gesture controls and charges wirelessly from the iPad Pro|website=The Verge|access-date=November 2, 2018|date=October 30, 2018|first=Dami|last=Lee|archive-date=April 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422133110/https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/30/18023772/new-apple-pencil-2-2018-ipad-stylus-price-release-date|url-status=live}}
= USB-C accessories =
Apple created various adapters to pair with the 2018 iPad Pro models, which are the first iPad models to come with a USB-C connector replacing the proprietary Lightning connector. These adapters utilize the new USB-C connector, which allows the iPad to connect with HDMI cables, USB ports,{{Cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUF82AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter|title=USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter|website=Apple|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-14|archive-date=March 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200311192752/https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUF82AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter|url-status=live}} and read SD cards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUFG2AM/A/usb-c-to-sd-card-reader|title=USB-C to SD Card Reader|website=Apple|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-14|archive-date=December 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225033612/https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUFG2AM/A/usb-c-to-sd-card-reader|url-status=live}} Using an HDMI cable, users can connect their iPad to another display, such as a computer, laptop, or television. The USB and SD card support allows user to transfer and save files to and from external memory storage devices.
Third-party developers have taken advantage of the inclusion of USB-C connection in the third-generation iPad Pros to create other adapters, which can include several adapters in one connection.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/2/20750137/apple-ipad-pro-usb-c-hubs-hyperdrive-belkin-satechi-kanex|title=iPad Pro USB-C hubs: the best, worst, and weirdest options|last=Welch|first=Chris|date=2019-08-02|website=The Verge|language=en|access-date=2020-02-14|archive-date=February 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214041612/https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/2/20750137/apple-ipad-pro-usb-c-hubs-hyperdrive-belkin-satechi-kanex|url-status=live}} The USB-C port allows the iPad Pro to integrate with various USB-C accessories, ranging from USB-C docking stations, USB-C to USB-A generic adapter with a flash drive, Ethernet, and so on. It can also charge other devices; for instance, a USB-C to Lightning cable to charge a phone or AirPods. An iPad can even be charged with another one with the included USB-C to USB-C cable. There are also USB-C to USB-A adapters, and a USB-C to HDMI adapter to view the iPad display on a television or monitor; wired keyboards and mice also work.
= Magic Keyboard =
{{Main|Magic Keyboard for iPad}}
The Magic Keyboard features the first trackpad designed for an iPad, a hinge to adjust the viewing angle and includes a USB-C port for pass-through charging.{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/18/21184929/apple-magic-keyboard-ipad-pro-trackpad-hinge-price-release-date|title=Apple's new iPad Pro keyboard with trackpad will cost up to $349|date=2020-03-18|publisher=The Verge|access-date=March 20, 2020|archive-date=March 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320222718/https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/18/21184929/apple-magic-keyboard-ipad-pro-trackpad-hinge-price-release-date|url-status=live}} The Magic Keyboard is supported by all iPad Pro devices introduced since 2018. Though initially expected to launch in May 2020, orders shipped starting in late April 2020.{{Cite news|url=https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-14/|title=First Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Hands-On Videos Appear Online|last=Charlton|first=Hartley|date=April 18, 2020|publisher=MacRumors|access-date=April 18, 2020|archive-date=November 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130202626/https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-14/|url-status=live}}
The Magic Keyboard was met with mixed reviews. While providing many features which users wanted, there were some downsides to it. The Magic Keyboard provided a proper typing experience and supplied a good trackpad bundled with excellent build quality. On the downside, the added weight to the iPad Pro for this functionality, a missing function key row and a steep price, made the Magic Keyboard an accessory only for a niche market.{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/20/21227345/magic-keyboard-ipad-pro-tablet-laptop-review-price-specs-features|title=Magic Keyboard For The iPad Pro Review: The Best Way To Turn An iPad Into A Laptop|first=Dieter|last=Bohn|date=April 20, 2020|website=The Verge|access-date=June 12, 2020|archive-date=June 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607025036/https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/20/21227345/magic-keyboard-ipad-pro-tablet-laptop-review-price-specs-features|url-status=live}} With the launch of the 5th generation of iPad Pro in 2021, a white color was also been added to the Apple Store.
Reception
= General reviews =
Despite Apple advertising the tablets as PC replacements,{{cite web|title=iPad Pro – What's a Computer?|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=1zPYW6Ipgok|publisher=Apple Inc. on YouTube|date=August 1, 2016|access-date=August 13, 2016|archive-date=August 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813021256/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zPYW6Ipgok|url-status=live}} most reviewers noted that it could not replace a laptop running the Microsoft Windows, macOS, or Linux desktop operating systems with its current operating system.{{Cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/03/31/ipad-pro-9-7-review/ |title=iPad Pro 9.7 review: Apple's best tablet, but it won't replace a laptop |date=March 31, 2016 |access-date=June 14, 2016 |archive-date=June 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608144213/http://www.engadget.com/2016/03/31/ipad-pro-9-7-review/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/2016/03/27/no-the-9-7-ipad-pro-wont-replace-a-windows-laptop/ |title=No, The 9.7 iPad Pro Won't Replace A Windows Laptop – Forbes |website=Forbes |access-date=August 31, 2017 |archive-date=July 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730203958/https://www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/2016/03/27/no-the-9-7-ipad-pro-wont-replace-a-windows-laptop/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.evergreencontents.com/2024/12/how-to-clear-twitter-x-cache-on-android-iphone-ipad.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241201233708/https://www.evergreencontents.com/2024/12/how-to-clear-twitter-x-cache-on-android-iphone-ipad.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 1, 2024 |title=Can an iPad Pro Replace My Laptop? |last=Jhon|first=Whong|date=February 7, 2017 |access-date=January 12, 2019 }}
= First Generation =
Scott Stein from CNET praised the faster processor and new accessories available. However, he criticized the cost of both the unit and its accessories, while noting its slightly slower processor with less RAM compared to the larger 12.9-inch model.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/products/apple-ipad-pro-9-7-inch-review/|title=iPad Pro 9.7-inch review|last=Stein|first=Scott|date=March 30, 2016|access-date=April 3, 2018|archive-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403174022/https://www.cnet.com/products/apple-ipad-pro-9-7-inch-review/|url-status=live}} Matt Swider from TechRadar complimented the easy handling, large 256 GB configuration and True Tone display, but was upset about the high starting price.{{Cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/ipad-pro-9-7-1317466/review|title=iPad Pro 9.7 review|last=Swider|first=Matt|website=TechRadar|date=January 27, 2018|access-date=April 3, 2018|archive-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403234653/https://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/ipad-pro-9-7-1317466/review|url-status=live}} Gareth Beavis gave a positive review, commending the expansive screen and audio quality but stated that the battery life could be made longer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/ipad-pro-12-9-1269255/review|title=iPad Pro 12.9 (2015) review|last=Beavis|first=Gareth|website=TechRadar|access-date=April 3, 2018|archive-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403174258/https://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/tablets/ipad-pro-12-9-1269255/review|url-status=live}}
The iPad Pro's 9.7-inch version set a record among all currently released tablets tested in color accuracy, screen reflectance, peak brightness, contrast rating in high ambient light, and smallest color variation. However, the iPad Pro 12.9-inch version tested to having better contrast ratio in the dark.[http://9to5mac.com/2016/04/12/displaymate-ipad-pro-9-7-iphone-display-analysis/ iPad Pro 9.7 analysis shows record display performance, iPhone 7 screen upgrade possibilities] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415064827/http://9to5mac.com/2016/04/12/displaymate-ipad-pro-9-7-iphone-display-analysis/ |date=April 15, 2016 }} 9to5 Mac
= Second Generation =
Max Parker from TrustedReviews and Gareth Beavis from TechRadar both praised the 10.5-inch model's high-quality audio and performance, though both critics noted that it was expensive.{{Cite web|url=http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/ipad-pro|title=iPad Pro 10.5 review|last=Parker|first=Max|website=trustedreviews|date=March 9, 2018|access-date=April 3, 2018|archive-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403174403/http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/ipad-pro|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/ipad-pro-105|title=iPad Pro 10.5 review|last=Beavis|first=Gareth|website=TechRadar|access-date=April 3, 2018|archive-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403234710/https://www.techradar.com/reviews/ipad-pro-105|url-status=live}}
Reviewing the 12.9 inch second-generation iPad Pro, Lauren Goode of The Verge complimented the quality camera, A10X processor and large screen size, but argued that the device could have been cheaper.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/20/15827468/apple-ipad-pro-12-9-2017-review|title=iPad Pro 12.9-inch review|first=Lauren|last=Goode|date=June 20, 2017|website=The Verge|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403173917/https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/20/15827468/apple-ipad-pro-12-9-2017-review|url-status=live}}
= Third Generation =
The third generation iPad Pro models were praised for their better displays, slimmed bezels, the addition of Face ID and general speed as well as CPU improvements. Ben Sin from Forbes noted that despite the LCD screen, the 120 Hz refresh rate makes it feel more smooth.{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2018/11/12/ipad-pro-2018-review-the-computer-of-tomorrow-with-compromises-from-today/|title=iPad Pro (2018) Review: The Computer Of Tomorrow, With Compromises From Today|last=Sin|first=Ben|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-11-14|language=en|archive-date=November 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115031755/https://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2018/11/12/ipad-pro-2018-review-the-computer-of-tomorrow-with-compromises-from-today/|url-status=live}} The switch to USB-C connectors received mixed reviews; external monitor support and device charging were added at the cost of extra dongles to use older cables and headphones.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnet.com/reviews/apple-ipad-pro-2018-review/|title=iPad Pro is nipping at the MacBook's tail: Review in progress|date=2018-11-05|work=CNET|access-date=2018-11-14|language=en|archive-date=November 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115030731/https://www.cnet.com/reviews/apple-ipad-pro-2018-review/|url-status=live}} Some reviewers noted that although the hardware updates are great steps forward, iOS's limitations, including the lack of external storage capabilities, prevents the third generation from competing against computers.{{Cite news|url=https://venturebeat.com/2018/11/14/the-5-point-2018-ipad-pro-review-awesome-hardware-held-back-by-software-and-pricing/|title=The 5-Point 2018 iPad Pro review: Awesome hardware held back by software and pricing|date=2018-11-14|work=VentureBeat|access-date=2018-11-14|language=en-US|archive-date=November 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115030459/https://venturebeat.com/2018/11/14/the-5-point-2018-ipad-pro-review-awesome-hardware-held-back-by-software-and-pricing/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/5/18062612/apple-ipad-pro-review-2018-screen-usb-c-pencil-price-features|title=Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad|work=The Verge|access-date=2018-11-14|archive-date=November 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115030723/https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/5/18062612/apple-ipad-pro-review-2018-screen-usb-c-pencil-price-features|url-status=live}} iPadOS addresses the lack of external storage on supported iPads by adding support for external storage.{{Cite news|url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/06/07/how-to-use-external-storage-on-ipad-and-iphone-with-ios-13|title=How to use external storage on iPad and iPhone with iOS 13|access-date=2019-08-01|archive-date=August 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802142532/https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/06/07/how-to-use-external-storage-on-ipad-and-iphone-with-ios-13|url-status=live}}
The body has been criticized for bending and breaking easily. Users on forum boards have reported the iPad bending after a few days of use, or after carrying it around in a backpack. YouTuber Zack Nelson then published a video on his channel JerryRigEverything showing the device cracking and snapping in half after applying just a small amount of pressure with his hands in the center of the device.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/11/16/18098535/apple-ipad-pro-2018-bend-test-video-jerryrigeverything|title=Apple's new iPad Pro seems to bend pretty easily|last=Welch|first=Chris|date=November 16, 2018|work=The Verge|access-date=November 18, 2018|archive-date=November 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118153220/https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/11/16/18098535/apple-ipad-pro-2018-bend-test-video-jerryrigeverything|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/ipad-pro-fails-bend-test/|title=New iPad Pro's durability in question after it fails YouTuber's bend test|last=Mamiit|first=Aaron|date=November 17, 2018|work=Digital Trends|access-date=November 18, 2018|archive-date=November 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118164759/https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/ipad-pro-fails-bend-test/|url-status=live}}{{Citation|last=JerryRigEverything|title=iPad Pro Bend Test! - Be gentle with Apples new iPad...|date=2018-11-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUBsxCcJeUc|access-date=2019-03-14|archive-date=March 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190313074225/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUBsxCcJeUc|url-status=live}} Users reported devices already bent right out of the box, mostly cellular models. Apple responded to these reports quickly, asserting that this is normal and a non-issue,{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/21/bent-ipad-pro-apple-comment/|title=Apple responding to 'bent' iPad Pro controversy, insists flatness 'tighter than previous generations'|last=Cao|first=Peter|date=2018-12-21|work=9to5Mac|access-date=2019-01-04|archive-date=January 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105145401/https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/21/bent-ipad-pro-apple-comment/|url-status=live}} a response that has been criticized.{{cite web|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/3330576/apple/apples-gaslighting-ipad-pro.html|last=Simon|first=Michael|date=2018-12-27|work=Macworld|title=Apple's gaslighting over bent iPads is a stunning response to a serious problem|access-date=January 5, 2019|archive-date=January 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105201043/https://www.macworld.com/article/3330576/apple/apples-gaslighting-ipad-pro.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/12/20/no-apple-a-slightly-bent-ipad-pro-straight-out-of-the-box-isnt-acceptable|last=Wuerthele|first=Mike|date=2018-12-20|work=AppleInsider|access-date=2019-01-04|title=No, Apple, a slightly bent iPad Pro straight out of the box isn't acceptable|archive-date=January 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105145403/https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/12/20/no-apple-a-slightly-bent-ipad-pro-straight-out-of-the-box-isnt-acceptable|url-status=live}} According to Apple, the bending is a byproduct of its new manufacturing process. Apple has added a support page relating to these issues.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/5/18169606/apple-2018-ipad-pro-bending-statement-support-page|title=Apple seeks to end bent iPad Pro controversy with new support page|last=Welch|first=Chris|date=January 5, 2019|work=The Verge|access-date=January 5, 2019|archive-date=January 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105204602/https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/5/18169606/apple-2018-ipad-pro-bending-statement-support-page|url-status=live}}
= Fourth Generation =
The 2020 model of the iPad Pro was seen as a minor enhancement amongst technical reviewers. The LIDAR sensor which Apple added for increased AR capability was touted as a feature only a handful of customers will use. The new camera setup in the 2020 model was noted for providing good image quality. The addition in RAM and change in storage options were welcomed, but the 2020 model was sometimes seen as "overkill".{{Cite web|last=Bohn|first=Dieter|date=2020-03-24|title=Apple iPad Pro review 2020: small spec bump, big camera bump|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/24/21192146/apple-ipad-pro-review-2020-lidar-a12z-processor-speed-camera-trackpad-keyboard|access-date=2020-08-29|website=The Verge|language=en|archive-date=June 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612172736/https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/24/21192146/apple-ipad-pro-review-2020-lidar-a12z-processor-speed-camera-trackpad-keyboard|url-status=live}}
= Fifth Generation =
The 2021 models had a vast range of reviews feeling that the already powerful processor was made excessively powerful, stating that the processor wasn't being taken advantage of due to iPadOS still being considered too limiting and not having professional apps from macOS.{{Cite web|url=https://me.pcmag.com/en/tablets/13149/apple-ipad-pro-129-inch-2021|title=Apple iPad Pro (12.9-Inch, 2021)|date=June 15, 2021|access-date=November 3, 2021|archive-date=November 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105181857/https://me.pcmag.com/en/tablets/13149/apple-ipad-pro-129-inch-2021|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url = https://www.theverge.com/22442084/ipad-pro-2021-review-features-screen-mini-led-m1-processor|title = IPad Pro (2021) review: The best screen, but is that enough?|date = May 19, 2021|access-date = November 3, 2021|archive-date = November 5, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211105160939/https://www.theverge.com/22442084/ipad-pro-2021-review-features-screen-mini-led-m1-processor|url-status = live}} Camera placement has been criticized for video conferencing.{{Cite web|url=https://fossbytes.com/apple-ipad-pro-air-mini-camera-placement/|title=Two iPad Design Flaws Apple Should Fix, It Might Actually Fix One|date=September 25, 2021|access-date=November 3, 2021|archive-date=November 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105170835/https://fossbytes.com/apple-ipad-pro-air-mini-camera-placement/|url-status=live}} The Verge has criticized that they should have had multiuser support like the Mac but they gave positive reviews to the Mini-LED and cameras.
Despite having 8 and 16 gigabytes of RAM, iPadOS only initially allowed 5 gigabytes for apps, but this was changed in iPadOS 15.{{Cite web|url=https://www.macrumors.com/2021/09/17/ipados-15-up-to-12gb-ram-high-end-ipad-pro/|title=IPadOS 15 Allows Apps to Use up to 12 GB of RAM on High-End iPad Pro, up from Just 5GB|date=September 17, 2021 |access-date=November 3, 2021|archive-date=November 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103093253/https://www.macrumors.com/2021/09/17/ipados-15-up-to-12gb-ram-high-end-ipad-pro/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-increases-the-5-GB-RAM-limit-in-iPadOS-for-supported-devices.547503.0.html|title=Apple increases the 5 GB RAM limit in iPadOS for supported devices|date=June 25, 2021 |access-date=November 3, 2021|archive-date=November 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103093255/https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-increases-the-5-GB-RAM-limit-in-iPadOS-for-supported-devices.547503.0.html|url-status=live}}
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Model comparison
= Support =
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Model ! scope="colgroup" colspan="2" | Release ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Discontinued ! scope="colgroup" colspan="2" | Latest OS release ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Support lifespan |
scope="col" | Date
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scope="row" style="background:#ff9999;text-align: left;" | iPad Pro (1st generation) 12.9-inch
| November 11, 2015 | iOS 9.1 | June 5, 2017 | {{Current iPadOS 16|shortlink}} | {{Current iPadOS 16|date}} | {{age in years and months |2015|9|9|2024|8|7}} |
scope="row" style="background:#ff9999;text-align: left;" | iPad Pro (1st generation) 9.7-inch
| March 31, 2016 | iOS 9.3 | June 5, 2017 | {{Current iPadOS 16|short}} | {{Current iPadOS 16|date}} | {{age in years and months |2016|3|21|2024|8|7}} |
scope="row" style="background:#ffdddd;text-align: left;" | iPad Pro (2nd generation)
| June 13, 2017 | March 18, 2019 | {{Current iPadOS 17|shortlink}} | {{Current iPadOS 17|date}} | {{age in years and months |2017|6|5}} |
scope="row" style="background:#f8eaba;text-align: left;" | iPad Pro (3rd generation)
| November 7, 2018 | iOS 12.1 | March 18, 2020 | {{Current iPadOS|shortlink}} | {{Current iPadOS|date}} | {{age in years and months |2018|10|30}} |
scope="row" style="background:#f8eaba;text-align: left;" | iPad Pro (4th generation)
| March 25, 2020 | April 20, 2021 | {{Current iPadOS|short}} | {{Current iPadOS|date}} | {{age in years and months |2020|3|18}} |
scope="row" style="background:#f8eaba;text-align: left;" | iPad Pro (5th generation)
| May 21, 2021 | October 18, 2022 | {{Current iPadOS|short}} | {{Current iPadOS|date}} | {{age in years and months |2021|4|20}} |
scope="row" style="background:#f8eaba;text-align: left;" | iPad Pro (6th generation)
| October 26, 2022 | May 7, 2024 | {{Current iPadOS|short}} | {{Current iPadOS|date}} | {{age in years and months |2022|10|26}} |
scope="row" style="background:#d4f4b4;text-align: left;" | iPad Pro (7th generation)
| May 15, 2024 | Current | {{Current iPadOS|short}} | {{Current iPadOS|date}} | {{age in years, months and days|2024|05|15}} |
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1st
| {{ya|text=9.1 / 9.3}}{{Efn|iOS 9.1 on iPad Pro 12.9" (2015). iOS 9.3 on iPad Pro 9.7" (2016).}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{na}} | {{na}} |
2nd
| {{n/a}} | {{ya|text=10.3.2}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{na}} |
3rd
| {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{ya|text=12.1}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
4th
| {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{ya|text=13.4}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
5th
| {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{ya|text=14.5}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
6th
| {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{ya|text=16.1}} | {{ya}} | {{ya}} |
7th
| {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{ya|text=17.5}} | {{ya}} |
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= Models =
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!scope="row" colspan="2"|Generation !colspan="2" scope="colgroup" style="background-color:#ffdddd;" | iPad Pro (1st generation) !colspan="2" scope="colgroup" style="background-color:#ffdddd;" | iPad Pro (2nd generation) !colspan="2" scope="colgroup" style="background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro (3rd generation) !colspan="2" scope="colgroup" style="background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro (4th generation) !colspan="2" scope="colgroup" style="background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro (5th generation) !colspan="2" scope="colgroup" style="background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro (6th generation) !colspan="2" scope="colgroup" style="background-color:#d4f4b4;" | iPad Pro (7th generation) |
scope="row" colspan="2"|Model
!style="min-width:200px; background-color:#ffdddd;" | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#ffdddd;" | iPad Pro (9.7-inch) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#ffdddd;" | iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (2nd generation) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#ffdddd;" | iPad Pro (10.5-inch) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro 11-inch !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro, 12.9-inch (5th generation) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro, 11-inch (3rd generation) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#f8eaba;" | iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#d4f4b4;" | iPad Pro 13‑inch (M4) !style="min-width:200px; background-color:#d4f4b4;" | iPad Pro 11‑inch (M4) |
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|90px |84px |90px |84px |90px |84px |90px |84px |90px |84px |90px |84px | |84px |
colspan="2"|Initial operating system
|iOS 9.1 |iOS 9.3 | colspan="2" |iOS 10.3.2{{Cite news|url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2017/06/review-10-5-inch-ipad-pro-is-pro-hardware-patiently-waiting-for-pro-software/|title=Review: The 10.5-inch iPad Pro is much more "pro" than what it replaces|work=Ars Technica|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-us|archive-date=June 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170613000513/https://arstechnica.com/apple/2017/06/review-10-5-inch-ipad-pro-is-pro-hardware-patiently-waiting-for-pro-software/|url-status=live}} |colspan="2"|iOS 12.1 |colspan="2"|iPadOS 13.4 |colspan="2"|iPadOS 14.5 |colspan="2"|iPadOS 16 |colspan="2"|iPadOS 17.5 |
colspan="2"|Model number{{cite web|url=http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5452|title=Identifying iPad Models|access-date=August 2, 2017|archive-date=October 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028224429/http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5452|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/LTE/|title=Apple – iPad – View countries with supported LTE networks.|access-date=September 9, 2017|archive-date=August 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821144421/https://www.apple.com/ipad/LTE/|url-status=live}}
|A1584 (Wi-Fi) A1652 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |A1673 (Wi-Fi) A1674 or A1675 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |A1670 (Wi-Fi) A1671 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A1821 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China model) |A1701 (Wi-Fi) A1709 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A1852 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China model) |A1876 (Wi-Fi) A1895, A2014 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A1983 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China model){{Cite news|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201471|title=Identify your iPad model|work=Apple Support|access-date=2018-11-20|language=en-US|archive-date=November 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117012626/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201471|url-status=live}} |A1980 (Wi-Fi) A1934, A2013 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A1979 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China model) |A2229 (Wi-Fi) A2069, A2232 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A2233 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China model){{Cite web|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201471|title=Identify your iPad model|website=Apple Support|language=en|access-date=2020-03-25|archive-date=November 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117012626/https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201471|url-status=live}} |A2228 (Wi-Fi) A2068, A2230 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A2231 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China model) |A2378 (Wi-Fi) A2461 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A2379 (Wi-Fi + Cellular with mmWave) A2462 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China model) |A2377 (Wi-Fi) A2459 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A2301 (Wi-Fi + Cellular with mmWave) A2460 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China model) |A2436 (Wi-Fi) A2764 (Wi-Fi + US Cellular) A2437 (Wi-Fi + Global Cellular) A2766 (Wi-Fi + China Cellular) |A2759 (Wi-Fi) A2435 (Wi-Fi + US Cellular) A2761 (Wi-Fi + Global Cellular) A2762 (Wi-Fi + China Cellular) |A2925 (Wi-Fi) A2926 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A3007 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China model) |A2836 (Wi-Fi) A2837 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) A2006 (Wi-Fi + Cellular, China model) |
colspan="2"|Announcement date
|September 9, 2015 |March 21, 2016 |colspan="2"|June 5, 2017 |colspan="2" |October 30, 2018 |colspan="2" |March 18, 2020 |colspan="2" |April 20, 2021 |colspan="2"|October 18, 2022 |colspan="2"|May 7, 2024 |
colspan="2"|Release date
|November 11, 2015 |March 31, 2016 |colspan="2"|November 7, 2018 |colspan="2"|March 25, 2020 |colspan="2"|May 21, 2021 |colspan="2"|October 26, 2022 |colspan="2"|May 15, 2024 |
colspan="2"|Launch price
|Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |Wi-Fi models Wi-Fi + Cellular models |
rowspan="5"|SoC
! Name | colspan="2" | Apple A9X | colspan="2" | Apple A10X Fusion | colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Apple A12X Bionic | colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Apple A12Z Bionic | colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Apple M1 | colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Apple M2 | colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Apple M4 |
Motion coprocessor
| colspan="2" |Apple M9 | colspan="2" |Apple M10 |
CPU
| colspan="1" |2.26 GHz 2-core Apple Twister | colspan="1" |2.26 GHz 2-core Apple Twister (underclocked to 2.16 GHz) | colspan="2" |~2.36 GHz 6-core Apple Fusion (3× Hurricane + 3× Zephyr){{cite web |last=Smith |first=Ryan |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/11596/techinsights-confirms-apple-a10x-soc-10nm-tsmc |title=TechInsights Confirms Apple's A10X SoC Is TSMC 10nm FF; 96.4mm2 Die Size |publisher=AnandTech |date=June 29, 2017 |access-date=December 30, 2017 |archive-date=July 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702061726/http://www.anandtech.com/show/11596/techinsights-confirms-apple-a10x-soc-10nm-tsmc |url-status=live }} | colspan="4"|7 nm, 8-core SoC; 4x Vortex performance cores + 4x Tempest efficiency cores | colspan="2"|5 nm, 8-core SoC; 4x Firestorm performance cores + 4x Icestorm efficiency cores | colspan="2"|5 nm, 8-core SoC; 4x Avalanche performance cores + 4x Blizzard efficiency cores | colspan="2"|3 nm, 9- or 10-core SoC; 3x or 4x performance cores + 6x efficiency cores |
GPU
| colspan="4" | 12-core PowerVR Series 7XT{{cite web |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/9824/more-on-apples-a9x-soc |title=More on Apple's A9X SoC |first=Ryan |last=Smith |publisher=AnandTech |date=November 30, 2015 |access-date=November 30, 2015 |archive-date=December 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151201175255/http://www.anandtech.com/show/9824/more-on-apples-a9x-soc |url-status=live }} | colspan="2" |7-core GPU | colspan="4" |8-core GPU | colspan="4" |10-core GPU |
Memory
|2 GB LPDDR4 RAM |colspan="2"|4 GB LPDDR4 RAM |colspan="2"|64/256/512 GB – 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM | colspan="2" |6 GB LPDDR4X RAM | colspan="2" |128/256/512 GB – 8 GB | colspan="2" |128/256/512 GB – 8 GB | colspan="2" |256/512 GB GB – 8 GB |
rowspan="2" colspan="2"|Display
|{{convert|12.9|in|mm}} diagonal display with LED backlighting backlighting |{{convert|9.7|in|mm}} diagonal display with LED backlighting | colspan="2" |10.5 or {{Convert|12.9|in|mm}} diagonal display with LED backlighting | colspan="4" |{{convert|12.9|in|mm}} or {{convert|11|in|mm}} diagonal Liquid Retina Display | {{convert|12.9|in|mm}} diagonal Liquid Retina XDR Display | Same as previous generation | Same as previous generation | Same as previous generation | colspan="2" | {{convert|13|in|mm}} or {{convert|11|in|mm}} diagonal Ultra Retina XDR Display |
2732-by-2048 pixel resolution at 264 ppi (Retina Display)
|2048-by-1536 pixel resolution at 264 ppi (Retina Display) |Same as previous generation |2224-by-1668 pixel resolution at 264 ppi (Retina Display) | colspan="4" |2732-by-2048 pixel resolution at 264 ppi (Liquid Retina) 2388-by-1668 pixel resolution at 264 ppi (Liquid Retina) |In addition to previous generation: |Same as previous generation |Same as previous generation |Same as previous generation |2752-by-2064 pixel resolution at 264 ppi In addition to previous generation: |2420-by-1668 pixel resolution at 264 ppi In addition to previous generation: |
rowspan="2"|Camera
|8 MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, HDR for photos, Autofocus, 5-element lens, Hybrid IR filter, Backside illumination, Face Detection, Exposure control, Panorama (up to 43 MP), Burst mode, Tap to focus, Photo geotagging, Timer mode, Video Recording, 1080p video recording (30 fps), Slo-mo video support for 720p at 120 fps, Time-lapse video, Video image stabilization, 3× digital zoom, Video geotagging |12 MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, Auto HDR for photos, 5-element lens, Hybrid IR filter, Backside illumination, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, Improved face detection, Exposure control, Panorama (up to 63 MP), Burst mode, Tap to focus, Photo geotagging, Timer mode, Video Recording, Cinematic video stabilization, 4K video recording (30 fps), 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, Time-lapse video, 3× digital zoom, Live Photos, True Tone LED flash, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Improved local tone mapping, Improved noise reduction, Video geotagging |colspan=2 | 12 MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture, Auto HDR for photos, Autofocus with Focus Pixels, 6-element lens, Hybrid IR filter, Backside illumination, Improved face detection, Exposure control, Panorama (up to 63 MP), Burst mode, Tap to focus, Photo and video geotagging, Timer mode, Video Recording, Cinematic video stabilization, 4K video recording (30 fps), 1080p HD video recording at 30fps or 60fps, Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, Time-lapse video, 3× digital zoom, True Tone LED flash, Sapphire crystal lens cover, improved local tone mapping, improved noise reduction | colspan="2" |12-megapixel camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture, up to 5x digital zoom, 5‑element lens, 4-LED True Tone flash, panorama (up to 63 MP), backside illumination sensor, hybrid IR filter, autofocus with Focus Pixels, tap to focus with Focus Pixels, Live Photos with stabilization, wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, improved local tone mapping, exposure control, improved noise reduction, Smart HDR for photos, photo geotagging, 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, time‑lapse video with stabilization, cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p), continuous autofocus video, playback zoom | colspan="2" |Wide: 12-megapixel camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture Ultra Wide: 10-megapixel camera, ƒ/2.4 aperture, 125˚ field of view All: up to 5x digital zoom, 5‑element lens, 4-LED True Tone flash, panorama (up to 63 MP), backside illumination sensor, hybrid IR filter, autofocus with Focus Pixels, tap to focus with Focus Pixels, Live Photos with stabilization, wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, improved local tone mapping, exposure control, improved noise reduction, Smart HDR for photos, photo geotagging, 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, time‑lapse video with stabilization, cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p), continuous autofocus video, playback zoom | colspan="2" |Wide: 12-megapixel camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture Ultra Wide: 10-megapixel camera, ƒ/2.4 aperture, 125˚ field of view All: up to 5x digital zoom, 5‑element lens, 4-LED True Tone flash, panorama (up to 63 MP), backside illumination sensor, hybrid IR filter, autofocus with Focus Pixels, tap to focus with Focus Pixels, Live Photos with stabilization, wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, improved local tone mapping, exposure control, improved noise reduction, Smart HDR 3 for photos, photo geotagging, 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, time‑lapse video with stabilization, cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p and 720p), continuous autofocus video, playback zoom | colspan="2" |Wide: 12-megapixel camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture Ultra Wide: 10-megapixel camera, ƒ/2.4 aperture, 125˚ field of view All: up to 5x digital zoom, 5‑element lens, 4-LED True Tone flash, panorama (up to 63 MP), backside illumination sensor, hybrid IR filter, autofocus with Focus Pixels, tap to focus with Focus Pixels, Live Photos with stabilization, wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, improved local tone mapping, exposure control, improved noise reduction, Smart HDR 4 for photos, photo geotagging, 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, time‑lapse video with stabilization, cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p and 720p), continuous autofocus video, playback zoom, ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB capacity) | colspan="2" |12-megapixel camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture, up to 5x digital zoom, 5‑element lens, 4-LED True Tone flash, panorama (up to 63 MP), backside illumination sensor, hybrid IR filter, autofocus with Focus Pixels, tap to focus with Focus Pixels, Live Photos with stabilization, wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, improved local tone mapping, exposure control, improved noise reduction, Smart HDR 4 for photos, photo geotagging, 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps, time‑lapse video with stabilization, cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p and 720p), continuous autofocus video, playback zoom, ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 256GB capacity) |
FaceTime
|1.2 MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 720p HD video recording, Auto HDR for photos and videos, Backside illumination, Exposure control, Burst mode, Timer mode and Face Detection |5 MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 720p HD video recording, Retina Flash, Auto HDR for photos and videos, Backside illumination, Exposure control, Burst mode, Timer mode and Face Detection |colspan="2"| 7 MP ƒ/2.2 aperture, 1080p HD video recording, Auto HDR for photos and videos, Backside illumination, Exposure control, Burst mode, Timer mode and Face Detection | colspan="4" |7 MP, Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Animoji and Memoji, 1080p HD video recording at 30 or 60 fps, Retina Flash, ƒ/2.2 aperture, Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, Smart HDR, Backside illumination, Auto image stabilization, Exposure control, Burst mode, Timer mode (Face ID supported) | colspan="6" |12 MP, Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Animoji and Memoji, 1080p HD video recording at 30 or 60 fps, Retina Flash, ƒ/2.4 aperture, Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, Center Stage Smart HDR, Backside illumination, Auto image stabilization, Exposure control, Burst mode, Timer mode (Face ID supported), Center Stage |
rowspan="3"|Wireless
| colspan="6" | Wi-Fi 5; dual channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO | colspan="4" | Wi-Fi 6; dual channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO | colspan="4" | Wi-Fi 6E; 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz |
Cellular
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|colspan="3" |
| colspan="2" |
| colspan="2" |
| colspan="2" |
| colspan="2" |
| colspan="2" |
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Bluetooth
| colspan="4" | Bluetooth 4.2 | colspan="2" | Bluetooth 5.0 | colspan="4" | Bluetooth 5.0 | colspan="4" | Bluetooth 5.3 |
rowspan="4"|Geolocation
!Wi-Fi models |colspan="6" align=center| | colspan="8" | |
Wi-Fi + cellular models
|colspan="6" align=left| Above plus: | colspan="8" align=left| Above plus: |
colspan="1"|Environmental sensors
| colspan="6" align="center" | | colspan="8" | |
colspan="1"|Battery
|{{nowrap|3.77 V 38.8 W·h (10307}} mA·h) rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery |3.82 V 27.91 W·h (7306 mA·h) rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery{{Cite web|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+9.7-Inch+Teardown/60939|title=iPad Pro 9.7" Teardown|website=iFixit|access-date=April 4, 2016|date=2016-04-04|archive-date=April 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416180736/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+9.7-Inch+Teardown/60939|url-status=live}} |{{nowrap|3.77 V 41 W·h (10875}} mA·h) rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery{{Cite web|url=http://www.macworld.co.uk/review/ipad/ipad-pro-129in-2017-vs-ipad-pro-129in-2015-3660190/|title=iPad Pro 12.9in (2017) vs iPad Pro 12.9in (2015)|access-date=August 14, 2017|date=June 15, 2017|archive-date=August 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170815061935/http://www.macworld.co.uk/review/ipad/ipad-pro-129in-2017-vs-ipad-pro-129in-2015-3660190/|url-status=live}} |{{nowrap|3.77 V 30.8 W·h (8134}} mA·h) rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery{{Cite news|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+10.5-Inch+Teardown/92534|title=iPad Pro 10.5" Teardown|date=2017-06-13|work=iFixit|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en|archive-date=June 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617131648/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+10.5-Inch+Teardown/92534|url-status=live}} |3.76 V 36.55 W⋅h (9720 mA·h) rechargeable li-ion battery{{Citation|last=iFixit Video|title=iPad Pro 12.9" (2018) Teardown!|date=2018-11-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lokOil3pkdY|access-date=2018-11-20|archive-date=November 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115102541/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lokOil3pkdY|url-status=live}} |3.77 V 29.45 W⋅h (7812 mA⋅h) rechargeable li-ion battery{{Cite news|url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+11-Inch+Teardown/115457|title=iPad Pro 11" Teardown|date=2018-11-12|work=iFixit|access-date=2018-11-20|language=en|archive-date=December 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205211202/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Pro+11-Inch+Teardown/115457|url-status=live}} |3.76 V 36.55 W⋅h (9720 mA·h) rechargeable li-ion battery |3.77 V 29.45 W⋅h (7812 mA⋅h) rechargeable li-ion battery |3.76 V 40.88 W⋅h (10872 mA·h) rechargeable li-ion battery |3.77 V 28.65 W⋅h (7599 mA⋅h) rechargeable li-ion battery |3.76 V 40.88 W⋅h (10872 mA·h) rechargeable li-ion battery |3.77 V 28.65 W⋅h (7599 mA⋅h) rechargeable li-ion battery |3.82 V 38.99 W·h (10209 mA·h) rechargeable li-ion battery |3.83 V 31.29 W·h (8160 mA·h) rechargeable li-ion battery |
rowspan="3"|Dimensions
! Height | {{convert|305.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|240|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|305.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|250.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|280.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|247.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|280.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|247.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|280.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|247.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|280.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|247.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|281.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|249.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} |
Width
| {{convert|220.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|169.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|220.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|174.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|214.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|178.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|214.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|178.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|214.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|178.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|214.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|178.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|215.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|177.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} |
Depth
| {{convert|6.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|6.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|6.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|6.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|5.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|5.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|5.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|5.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|6.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|5.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|6.4|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|5.9|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|5.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} | {{convert|5.3|mm|in|abbr=on}} |
rowspan="2"|Weight
! Wi-Fi models | {{convert|710|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|677|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|437|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|469|g|lb|abbr=on}} | rowspan="2" | {{convert|468|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|631|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|641|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|471|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|682|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|466|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|682|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|466|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|579|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|444|g|lb|abbr=on}} |
Wi-Fi + Cellular models
| {{convert|720|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|444|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|692|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|477|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|633|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|643|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|473|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|685|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|470|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|685|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|470|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|582|g|lb|abbr=on}} | {{convert|446|g|lb|abbr=on}} |
colspan="2"|Mechanical keys
| colspan="4" align=center |
| colspan="10" align="center" |
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colspan="2"|Connectors
| colspan="4" align=center |
| colspan="4" align="center" |
| colspan="6" |
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colspan="2"|Speakers
| colspan="14" |Quad stereo |
Timeline
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See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|www.apple.com/ipad-pro|iPad Pro}} – official site
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