iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021

The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) measures 11.04” (H) x 8.46” (W) x 0.23” (D) and the WiFi-only model weighs 1.39 pounds. The WiFi + Cellular iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) weighs 1.40 pounds. In comparison, the iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) measures 11.04” (H) x 8.46” (W) x 0.22” (D). The WiFi-only iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) weighs 1.50 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.51 pounds. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) feature a 12.9-inch display size.

The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) features a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) features a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display. Aside from the Liquid Retina to Liquid Retina XDR difference, these two displays share many of the same specs, including a resolution of 2732 x 2048 at 264 pixels per inch, wide color (P3), True Tone, and ProMotion technology. These displays are fully laminated and have a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating and an anti-reflective coating. Otherwise, the iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) display supports an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) supports an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, an XDR max brightness of 1000 nits, and an HDR max brightness of 1600 nits.

The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) is equipped with a 36.71-watt-hour battery and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) is equipped with a 40.88-watt-hour battery. These iPads charge via USB-C and both can provide up to 10 hours of battery life when using WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when using cellular.