Engineering:iPad Pro

Short description: Line of Apple tablet computers (2015–present)

iPad Pro

12.9" iPad Pro
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn (on contract)
Product family	iPad
Type	Tablet computer
Release date	12.9-inch 1G: November 11, 2015 (2015-11-11) Other models 9.7-inch: March 31, 2016 (2016-03-31) 12.9-inch 2G, 10.5-inch: June 13, 2017 (2017-06-13) 12.9-inch 3G, 11-inch 1G: November 7, 2018 (2018-11-07) 12.9-inch 4G, 11-inch 2G: March 25, 2020 (2020-03-25) 12.9-inch 5G, 11-inch 3G: May 21, 2021 (2021-05-21) 12.9-inch 6G, 11-inch 4G: October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26)
Discontinued	List June 5, 2017 (12.9-inch 2015 and 9.7-inch 2016) October 30, 2018 (12.9 inch 2017) March 18, 2019 (10.5-inch 2017) March 18, 2020 (12.9-inch 2018 and 11-inch 2018) April 20, 2021 (12.9 inch and 11-inch 2020)
Operating system	iOS (2015–2019) iPadOS (2019–present)
System on a chip	Chips used 12.9-inch 1G, 9.7-inch: Apple A9X with 64-bit architecture and Apple M9 motion co-processor 12.9-inch 2G, 10.5-inch: Apple A10X with 64-bit architecture and Apple M10 motion co-processor 12.9-inch 3G, 11-inch 1G: Apple A12X Bionic with 64-bit architecture 12.9-inch 4G, 11-inch 2G: Apple A12Z Bionic with 64-bit architecture 12.9-inch 5G, 11-inch 3G: Apple M1 with 64-bit architecture 12.9-inch 6G, 11-inch 4G: Apple M2 with 64-bit architecture
CPU	CPU 12.9-inch 1G, 9.7-inch: 2.26 GHz dual-core 64-bit ARMv8-A 12.9-inch 2G, 10.5-inch: 2.34 GHz hexa-core 64-bit 12.9-inch 3G, 11-inch 1G: 2.49 GHz octa-core 64-bit 12.9-inch 4G, 11-inch 2G: 2.49 GHz octa-core 64-bit 12.9-inch 5G, 11-inch 3G: 3.19 GHz octa-core 64-bit 12.9-inch 6G, 11-inch 4G: 3.49 GHz octa-core 64-bit
Memory	Memory 12.9-inch 1G: 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM 9.7-inch: 2 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM 12.9-inch 2G, 10.5-inch: 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM 12.9-inch 3G, 11-inch 1G: 4 or 6 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM 12.9-inch 4G, 11-inch 2G: 6 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM 12.9-inch 5G, 11-inch 3G: 8 GB or 16 GB 12.9-inch 6G, 11-inch 4G: 8 GB or 16 GB
Storage	32, 64, 128, 256 or 512 GB, 1 or 2 TB 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
Camera	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
Connectivity	List 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 UMTS/HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz CDMA CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A and B. 800, 1900 MHz 12.9-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular: LTE Multiple bands 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: LTE Advanced Multiple bands 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
Power	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery 12.9-inch 1G: 3.77 V 38.8 W·h (10,307 mA·h) 9.7-inch: 3.82 V 27.91 W·h (7,306 mA·h) 12.9-inch 2G: 3.76 V 41 W·h (10,891 mA·h) 10.5-inch: 3.77 V 30.8 W·h (8,134 mA·h) 12.9-inch 3G: 3.78 V 36.71 W·h (9,720 mA·h) 11-inch 1G: 3.77 V 29.45 W·h (7,812 mA·h)
Online services	App Store, Apple Music, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
Related articles	Apple Pencil, Apple A9X, Apple A10X, Apple A12X Bionic, Apple A12Z Bionic, Apple M1, Apple M2
Website	www.apple.com/ipad-pro/

The iPad Pro is a series of tablet computers, positioned as a premium model of Apple's iPad tablet computer. It runs iPadOS, a tablet-optimized version of the iOS operating system.

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 second-generation iPad Pro, unveiled in June 2017, had an upgraded A10X Fusion chip and swapped the 9.7-inch screen for a larger 10.5-inch display. The third-generation iPad Pro, announced in October 2018, eliminated the home button, and featured 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. The fifth-generation iPad Pro, announced in April 2021, incorporated a desktop-class M1 chip, making it the first iPad model to not use an A-series processor. The sixth- and current-generation iPad Pro, introduced in October 2022, includes the M2 chip, Apple Pencil Hover, and ProRes video.

History

First 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 and released on November 11, 2015. It was larger than all previous iPad models, was the first iPad to feature LPDDR4 RAM, and originally shipped with iOS 9.1. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro was announced on March 21, 2016 and released ten days later. It was based on the form factor of the iPad Air 2 and originally shipped with iOS 9.3.

Second 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. 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. Following this announcement, both models of the first-generation iPad Pro were discontinued. The iPad 10.5-inch and the Gen 2 iPad 12.9-inch were the last iPad Pro models with Home Button.

Third generation

The third generation of iPad Pro was announced on October 30, 2018, and was made available in two screen sizes: 11-inch (28 cm) and 12.9-inch (33 cm). 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. Due to having an all-screen design, these devices are the first iPads to lack a physical button on the front. These were also the first iPads to come with USB-C connector, replacing Apple's Lightning 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

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 A12Z processor, 128 GB minimum storage, LiDAR Scanner (<5m distance), and support for the Magic Keyboard with a trackpad that is sold separately.

Fifth 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 chip, 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, an XDR display with mini-LEDs marketed as "Liquid Retina XDR".

Sixth 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 chip, Apple Pencil Hover (a feature that allows the display to detect the Apple Pencil up to 12mm above), and ProRes Video Recording (limited to 1080p for 128GB storage and up to 4K for at least 256GB storage).

Accessories

There are three primary accessories made specifically for iPad Pro, all of which are sold separately: an active bluetooth tracking stylus, Apple Pencil; an attachable keyboard, Smart Keyboard; and a form-fitted silicone case that is compatible with the Smart Keyboard. 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.

Smart Keyboard and Smart Cover

Smart Keyboard docks are specific with iPad Pro using the visible Template:$: magnetic 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. The design of the Smart Keyboard is similar to the design of the Smart Cover accessory.

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. iPad Pro introduces a new display with increased responsiveness and precision over previous iPad displays with Apple Pencil support added. During the keynote, Apple demonstrated drawing, managing publication layout, and document annotation.

Second generation

iPad Pro and a second-generation Apple Pencil (left)

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. 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.

USB-C accessories

Apple created various adapters to pair with the 2018 iPad Pro models, which are the first iPad models to come with 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, and read SD cards. 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. 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, you can plug in a USB-C to Lightning cable to charge your phone or AirPods; you can even charge one iPad 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 your television or monitor; wired keyboards and mice also work. This is not restricted to supported/approved devices.

Magic Keyboard

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. 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. 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. With the launch of 5th generation of iPad Pro on 20 April 2021, a white color has also been added to the Apple Store.

Reception

General reviews

Despite Apple advertising the tablets as PC replacements, 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.

2015/2016 models

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. Matt Swider from TechRadar complimented the easy handling, large 256 GB configuration and True Tone display, but was upset about the high starting price. Gareth Beavis gave a positive review, commending the expansive screen and audio quality but stated that the battery life could be made longer.

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.

2017 models

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.

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.

2018 models

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. 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. 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. Its high prices were also criticized.

iPadOS addresses the lack of external storage on supported iPads by adding support for external storage.

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. Nelson concluded that the "two weakest points [were] right dead center on either side of the iPad Pro, [and] the crack happened at the very poorly placed microphone hole and the new Apple Pencil 2 charging duct". 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, a response that has been criticized. According to Apple, the bending is a byproduct of its new manufacturing process. Apple has added a support page relating to these issues.

2020 models

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".

2021 models

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. Camera placement has been criticized for video conferencing. 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.

Model comparison

Operating system support

Legend:	Obsolete	Vintage	Unsupported	Discontinued	Current	Upcoming

Model	Announced	Released with	Release date	Discontinued	Final supported OS	Support status	Support lifespan
12.9-inch (1st generation)	September 9, 2015	iOS 9.1	November 11, 2015	June 5, 2017	iPadOS 16.x	Unsupported	8 years, 7 months
9.7-inch	March 21, 2016	iOS 9.3	March 31, 2016	June 5, 2017	iPadOS 16.x	Unsupported	8 years, 1 month
12.9-inch (2nd generation)	June 5, 2017	iOS 10.3.2	June 13, 2017	October 30, 2018	Latest iPadOS	Active	6 years, 10 months
10.5-inch	June 5, 2017	iOS 10.3.2	June 13, 2017	March 18, 2019	Latest iPadOS	Active	6 years, 10 months
11-inch (1st generation) 12.9-inch (3rd generation)	October 30, 2018	iOS 12.1	November 7, 2018	March 18, 2020	Latest iPadOS	Active	5 years, 5 months
11-inch (2nd generation) 12.9-inch (4th generation)	March 18, 2020	iPadOS 13.4	March 25, 2020	April 20, 2021	Latest iPadOS	Active	4 years, 1 month
11-inch (3rd generation) 12.9-inch (5th generation)	April 20, 2021	iPadOS 14.5	May 21, 2021	October 18, 2022	Latest iPadOS	Active	3 years
11-inch (4th generation) 12.9-inch (6th generation)	October 18, 2022	iPadOS 16	October 26, 2022	Current	Latest iPadOS	Active	1 year, 5 months

OS release	iPad Pro
	2015	2016	2017	2018	2020	2021	2022
iOS 9	9.1	9.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
iOS 10			10.3.2	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
iOS 11				N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
iOS 12				12.1	N/A	N/A	N/A
iPadOS 13					13.4	N/A	N/A
iPadOS 14						14.5	N/A
iPadOS 15							N/A
iPadOS 16							16.1
iPadOS 17

Models

Legend:	Discontinued	Current

iPad Pro		2015/2016		2017		2018		2020		2021		2022
Model		12.9-inch (1st generation)	9.7-inch	12.9-inch (2nd generation)	10.5-inch	12.9-inch (3rd generation)	11-inch (1st generation)	12.9-inch (4th generation)	11-inch (2nd generation)	12.9-inch (5th generation)	11-inch (3rd generation)	12.9-inch (6th generation)	11-inch (4th generation)
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Initial operating system		iOS 9.1	iOS 9.3	iOS 10.3.2		iOS 12.1		iPadOS 13.4		iPadOS 14.5
Model number		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)	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)	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)
Announcement date		September 9, 2015	March 21, 2016	June 5, 2017		October 30, 2018		March 18, 2020		April 20, 2021
Release date		November 11, 2015	March 31, 2016	June 13, 2017		November 7, 2018		March 25, 2020		May 21, 2021
Launch price		Wi-Fi models: 32 GB $799, 128 GB $949, 256 GB $1,099 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 128 GB $1,079, 256 GB $1,229	Wi-Fi models: 32 GB $599, 128 GB $749, 256 GB $899 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 32 GB $729, 128 GB $879, 256 GB $1,029	Wi-Fi models: 64 GB $799, 256 GB $899, 512 GB $1,099 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 64 GB $929, 256 GB $1,029, 512 GB $1,229	Wi-Fi models: 64 GB $649, 256 GB $749, 512 GB $949 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 64 GB $779, 256 GB $879, 512 GB $1,079	Wi-Fi models: 64 GB $999, 256 GB $1,149, 512 GB $1,349, 1 TB $1,749 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 64 GB $1,149, 256 GB $1,299, 512 GB $1,499, 1 TB $1,899	Wi-Fi models: 64 GB $799, 256 GB $949, 512 GB $1,149, 1 TB $1,549 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 64 GB $949, 256 GB $1,099, 512 GB $1,299, 1 TB $1,699	Wi-Fi models: 128 GB $999, 256 GB $1,099, 512 GB $1,299, 1 TB $1,449 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 128 GB $1,149, 256 GB $1,249, 512 GB $1,449, 1 TB $1,649	Wi-Fi models: 128 GB $799, 256 GB $899, 512 GB $1,099, 1 TB $1,299 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 128 GB $949, 256 GB $1,049, 512 GB $1,249, 1 TB $1,449	Wi-Fi models:128 GB $1,099, 256 GB $1,199, 512 GB $1,399, 1 TB $1,799, 2 TB $2,199 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 128 GB $1,299, 256 GB $1,399, 512 GB $1,599, 1 TB $1,999, 2 TB $2,399	Wi-Fi models: 128 GB $799, 256 GB $899, 512 GB $1,099, 1 TB $1,499, 2 TB $1,899 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 128 GB $999, 256 GB $1,099, 512 GB $1,299, 1 TB $1,699, 2 TB $2,099
SoC		Apple A9X		Apple A10X Fusion		Apple A12X Bionic		Apple A12Z Bionic		Apple M1
Motion coprocessor		Apple M9		Apple M10		Apple M12
CPU		2.26 GHz 2-core Apple Twister	2.26 GHz 2-core Apple Twister (underclocked to 2.16 GHz)	~2.36 GHz 6-core Apple Fusion (3× Hurricane + 3× Zephyr)		7 nm, 8-core SoC; 4x Vortex performance cores + 4x Tempest efficiency cores				5 nm, 8-core SoC; 4x Firestorm performance cores + 4x Icestorm efficiency cores
GPU		12-core PowerVR Series 7XT				7-core GPU		8-core GPU
Memory		4 GB LPDDR4 RAM	2 GB LPDDR4 RAM	4 GB LPDDR4 RAM		64/256/512 GB – 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM 1 TB – 6 GB LPDDR4X RAM		6 GB LPDDR4X RAM		128/256/512 GB – 8 GB 1/2 TB – 16 GB
Display		12.9 inches (330 mm) diagonal multi-touch display with LED backlighting, and an oleophobic, fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating, Fully laminated display, Antireflective coating	9.7 inches (250 mm) diagonal multi-touch display with LED backlighting and an oleophobic and scratch-resistant coating, Wide color display, True Tone display, Fully laminated display, Antireflective coating	10.5 or 12.9 inches (330 mm) diagonal multi-touch display with LED backlighting and an oleophobic and scratch-resistant coating, Wide color display, True Tone display, Fully laminated display, Antireflective coating, ProMotion display (120 Hertz refresh rate)		12.9 inches (330 mm) or 11 inches (280 mm) diagonal Liquid Retina Display Oleophobic coating P3 Wide color display True Tone Fully laminated display Antireflective coating ProMotion display (120 Hertz refresh rate)
		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)	2732-by-2048 pixel resolution at 264 ppi (Liquid Retina) Maximum 600 nits (12.9') 2388-by-1668 pixel resolution at 264 ppi (Liquid Retina) Maximum 600 nits (11')				In addition to previous generation: 2D backlighting system with 2596 full‑array local dimming zones Maximum overall 1000 nits, peak 1600 nits when displaying HDR content, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio	Same as previous generation
Camera	iSight	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	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		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		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
	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	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		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)				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
Wireless	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO Bluetooth 4.2 technology				Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); dual channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 technology		Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax); dual channel (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz); HT80 with MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 technology
	Wi-Fi + cellular	Above plus: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz), LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41), Data only, Includes Apple SIM (United States , United Kingdom , and Germany only)	Above plus: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz), LTE Advanced (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41), Data only, Embedded Apple SIM			Above plus: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Gigabit-class LTE (Models A2013 and A2014: bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71) Data only Wi-Fi calling eSIM		Above plus: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Gigabit-class LTE (Models A2013 and A2014: bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71) Data only Wi-Fi calling eSIM		Above plus: 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79)4 5G NR mmWave (Bands n260, n261) FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Data only Wi-Fi calling eSIM
Geolocation	Wi-Fi models	Wi-Fi Apple location databases iBeacon microlocation						Digital compass Wi-Fi iBeacon microlocation
	Wi-Fi + cellular models	Above plus: Assisted GPS GLONASS Cellular network						Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS Cellular
	Environmental sensors	Accelerometer Gyroscope Ambient light sensor Magnetometer Barometer						Accelerometer Gyroscope Ambient light sensor Magnetometer Barometer LiDAR
	Battery	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	3.77 V 41 W·h (10875 mA·h) rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery	3.77 V 30.8 W·h (8134 mA·h) rechargeable lithium‐polymer battery	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 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
Dimensions		305.7 mm (12.04 in) (h) 220.6 mm (8.69 in) (w) 6.9 mm (0.27 in) (d)	240 mm (9.4 in) (h) 169.5 mm (6.67 in) (w) 6.1 mm (0.24 in) (d)	305.7 mm (12.04 in) (h) 220.6 mm (8.69 in) (w) 6.9 mm (0.27 in) (d)	250.6 mm (9.87 in) (h) 174.1 mm (6.85 in) (w) 6.1 mm (0.24 in) (d)	280.6 mm (11.05 in) (h) 214.9 mm (8.46 in) (w) 5.9 mm (0.23 in) (d)	247.6 mm (9.75 in) (h) 178.5 mm (7.03 in) (w) 5.9 mm (0.23 in) (d)	280.6 mm (11.05 in) (h) 214.9 mm (8.46 in) (w) 5.9 mm (0.23 in) (d)	247.6 mm (9.75 in) (h) 178.5 mm (7.03 in) (w) 5.9 mm (0.23 in) (d)	280.6 mm (11.05 in) (h) 214.9 mm (8.46 in) (w) 6.4 mm (0.25 in) (d)	247.6 mm (9.75 in) (h) 178.5 mm (7.03 in) (w) 5.9 mm (0.23 in) (d)
Weight		Wi-Fi model: 710 g (1.57 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 720 g (1.59 lb)	Wi-Fi: 437 g (0.963 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 444 g (0.979 lb)	Wi-Fi model: 677 g (1.493 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 692 g (1.526 lb)	Wi-Fi: 469 g (1.034 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular 477 g (1.052 lb)	Wi-Fi: 631 g (1.391 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular 633 g (1.396 lb)	468 g (1.032 lb)	Wi-Fi: 641 g (1.413 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular 643 g (1.418 lb)	Wi-Fi: 471 g (1.038 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular 473 g (1.043 lb)	Wi-Fi: 682 g (1.504 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular 685 g (1.510 lb)	Wi-Fi: 466 g (1.027 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular 470 g (1.04 lb)
Mechanical keys		Home button Sleep/Wake Volume control				Sleep/Wake Volume control
Connectors		Lightning Connector Apple Smart Connector 3.5 mm audio jack connector				USB-C Apple Smart Connector Apple Magnetic Connector (Apple Pencil)				Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C 4) Apple Smart Connector Apple Magnetic Connector (Apple Pencil)
Speakers		Quad stereo
Greenhouse gas emissions		240 kg CO2e	210 kg CO2e	122 kg CO2e	100 kg CO2e	136 kg CO2e	113 kg CO2e	140 kg CO2e	119 kg CO2e	138 kg CO2e	99 kg CO2e

Timeline

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Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.

See also

• Pen computing
• Graphics tablet

External links

• – official site