Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) Full Specs, Price and Alternative Devices

Among Apple’s iPad triplets dropped last year, the iPad Pro 12.9″ model just happens to be the best among them – even if it’s for no other reason than the display but at the same time, some might complain about the size.

The iPad Pro 10.5″ model falls in the middle and was released along with the 12.9″ model. But the iPad Pro 9.7″ model is the least of them and it came earlier as well.

The 2017’s iPad Pro 12.9″ model is also known as iPad Pro 12.9″ 2nd generation. The one released in 2015 was the 1st generation. Quickly, let’s have a look at the 1st generation’s specs.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ (2015) Basic Features

Network	3G \| 4G
Display	12.9″ LED-backlit IPS LCD with capacitive touchscreen 2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Software	iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 11.2
Processor	Chip set — Apple A9X CPU — Dual-core 2.26 GHz (Twister) GPU — PowerVR Series 7 (12-core graphics)
Memory	4GB RAM \| 32/128/256 ROM \| No sdCard
Camera	Front — 1.2 MP 720p@30fps, Rear — 8 MP (f/2.4, 31mm, 1.12 µm)
Battery	Non removable Li-ion, 10307mAh
Released	Nov. 2015
Price	—

That was a good one. It was absolutely amazing. Now that there’s a 2nd generation, it’s surely an upgrade. So, let’s see what we’ve got.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ (2017) Full Specs

Launch
Announced	June 2017
Status	Available. Released: June 2017
General
Navigation	Touchscreen
Battery	10891mAh Li-Ion, non removable.
Colours	Space Gray, Gold, Silver
Display
Type	LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen
Resolution	2732 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density)
Size	12.9 inches (~77.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Multi touch	Yes
Protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Platform
Os	iOS 10.3.2, upgradable to iOS 11.2
Chipset	Apple A10X Fusion
CPU
GPU
Storage
RAM	4GB
ROM	64/256/512GB
SdCard	No
Camera
Primary (rear)	12 MP (f/1.8, 1/3″), phase detection autofocus, OIS, quad-LED dual-tone flash
Secondary (front)	7 MP (f/2.2, 32mm), 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps,, face detection, HDR, panorama
Features	Geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 8MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
Media
Loudspeaker	Yes, 4 stereo speakers
Headphones	3.5mm jack Wireless connection – Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Photo/Video	Viewer and Editor
Sound Recorder	Yes
Alert Types	Vibration, WAV ringtones, MP3 ringtones
Comms & Networks
WiFi	Yes, 802.11
Dual-Band	Yes
Hotspot	Yes
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
Bluetooth	Yes, 4.2
Infrared	No
NFC	Yes
USB	3.0, proprietary reversible connector; magnetic connector
FM radio	No
Sim slots	1
Sim Type	Nano or Electronic SIM card (Apple e-SIM)
GSM/CDMA	—
3G	Yes
4G	Yes
Sensors & Controls
Compass	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Fingerprint	Yes (Front mounted)
Temperature sensor	No
Voice Commands	Siri Natural Language and Dictation
Barometer	Yes
Stylus	Yes
Iris Scanner	No
Heart Rate	No
Wireless charge	No
Fast Charge	Yes
SpO2	No
Miscellaneous
Water Resistance	—
Messaging	iMessage, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser	HTML 5 (Safari) iCloud service
Body	Front glass, aluminum body
Weight	677 g (Wi-Fi) / 692 g (LTE)
Dimensions	305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9 mm (12.04 x 8.69 x 0.27 in)
Price	£850 – £950

Great device, although not in any way reduced in size, there is a significant loss in the weight when compared to the 1st generation which weighs 713g for the WiFi model and 723g for the cellular model.

Alternative Device

There’s not much alternatives. But of course you have the choice to go for either of its other brothers, the iPad Pro 9.7″ or the iPad Pro 10.5″. Alternatively, you can go for the first generation, and while that doesn’t seem like a good idea, if you feel like switching OS, the Samsung Galaxy Tab s3 9.7″ is close. The iPad Air also makes it to the list.