iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 vs iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020

The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) measures 12” (H) x 8.68” (W) x 0.27” (D) and features a 12.9-inch display size. The 2017 iPad Pro 12.9” with WiFi weighs 1.49 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.53 pounds. To compare, the iPad Pro 11” (2020) measures 9.74” (H) x 7.02” (W) x 0.23” (D), features an 11-inch display size and weighs 1.04 pounds.

The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) features a 12.9” Retina display with a native resolution of 2732 x 2048 at 264 pixels per inch, and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) features an 11” Liquid Retina display with a native resolution of 2388 x 1668 at 264 pixels per inch. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) displays are fully laminated with an anti-reflective coating and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. These displays also feature an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, wide color (P3), True Tone, and ProMotion technology.

The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) is powered by a 41-watt-hour battery and charges via the Lightning connector. The iPad Pro 11” (2020) is powered by a 28.65-watt-hour battery and charges via USB-C. Despite the difference in battery capacities, both models are able to run for up to 10 hours when using WiFi or up to 9 hours when using cellular.