iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018

The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) feature a 12.9-inch display size, but overall the 2018 model is smaller and lighter than the 2017 model. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) measures 12” (H) x 8.68” (W) x 0.27” (D). The WiFi-only 2017 model weighs 1.49 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.53 pounds. To compare, the iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) measures 11.04” (H) x 8.46” (W) x 0.23” (D). The WiFi-only 2018 model weighs 1.39 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.40 pounds.

The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) features a Retina display, and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) features a Liquid Retina display. But overall, these two displays share many of the same features. For example, they both have a resolution of 2732 x 2048 at 264 pixels per inch, wide color (P3), an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, True Tone, and ProMotion technology. Both are also fully laminated with an anti-reflective coating and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.

The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) is powered by a 41-watt-hour battery and charges via the Lightning connector, and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) is powered by a 36.71-watt-hour battery and charges via USB-C. The battery capacities of the iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) allow for up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular.