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 |
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Announced | June 2017 |
Status | Available. Released: June 2017 |
General |
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Navigation | Touchscreen |
Battery | 10891mAh Li-Ion, non removable. |
Colours | Space Gray, Gold, Silver |
Display |
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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 |
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Os | iOS 10.3.2, upgradable to iOS 11.2 |
Chipset | Apple A10X Fusion |
CPU | |
GPU | |
Storage |
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RAM | 4GB |
ROM | 64/256/512GB |
SdCard | No |
Camera |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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