iPad Pro 10.5" vs iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020
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The iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) was released in June 2017 and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) was released in March 2020. The iPad Pro 10.5” was the last of the smaller-sized iPad Pro models before Apple settled on the 11” display size, and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) serves as the 4th generation model in the larger-sized 12.9” iPad Pro lineup.
Price Comparison
iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020
iPad Pro 10.5" vs iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 Pricing
Specs Comparison
The iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) spec list includes a 10.5-inch Retina display, an Apple A10X Fusion chip, up to 512GB of storage, a 7MP FaceTime HD front camera, a 12MP wide-angle rear camera, and Touch ID in the home button. This iPad also features a Lightning connector, two microphones, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and support for the 1st generation Apple Pencil. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) spec list includes a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display, an Apple A12Z Bionic chip with Neural Engine, up to 1TB of storage, a 7MP TrueDepth front camera, a 12MP wide and 10MP ultra-wide rear camera array, and Face ID. This iPad also features USB-C, five studio-quality microphones, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, and support for the 2nd generation Apple Pencil. The iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) have several features in common, such as True Tone and ProMotion support on the displays, four-speaker audio, and 4G cellular connectivity on the WiFi + Cellular models.
Size
Measurements for the iPad Pro 10.5” are 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.24” (D), and the measurements for the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) are 11.04” (H) x 8.46” (W) x 0.23” (D). The WiFi-only iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) weighs 1.03 pounds, the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.05 pounds, and the iPad has a 10.5-inch display size. The WiFi-only iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) weighs 1.41 pounds, the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.42 pounds, and the iPad has a 12.9-inch display size.
| Size | iPad Pro 10.5" | iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 215 mm 8.5 inches | |
| Height | 281 mm 11.1 inches | |
| Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches | |
| Weight | 641 g 22.6 ounces |
Camera
The iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) features a 12MP wide-angle rear camera and a 7MP FaceTime HD front camera. In comparison, the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) features a 12MP wide-angle and 10MP ultra-wide-angle rear camera and a 7MP TrueDepth front camera with Portrait Mode and Portrait Lightning.
| Camera | iPad Pro 10.5" | iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 12.0 MP | |
| Resolution | 4000x3000 |
Screen
The iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) features a 10.5-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2224 x 1668, and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) features a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2732 x 2048. These displays are both fully laminated and have an anti-reflective coating and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. Additional shared features include wide color (P3), an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, True Tone, and ProMotion technology.
| Display | iPad Pro 10.5" | iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2048x2732 | |
| Screen Size | 328 mm 12.9 in | |
| Pixels Per Inch | ppi | 265 ppi |
Battery
The iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) has a 30.4-watt-hour battery and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) has a 36.71-watt-hour battery. These battery capacities are both capable of offering up to 10 hours of battery life when using WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when using cellular. The iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) charges via the Lightning connector and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) charges via USB-C.
| Battery | iPad Pro 10.5" | iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | mAh | 9660 mAh |
| Longevity | hours | 10 hours |
| USB | USB-C |
Processing
| Processor | iPad Pro 10.5" | iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Color Choices
iPad Pro 10.5"
Available in 4 colors:
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Gold
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Gray
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Rose Gold
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Silver
iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
iPad Pro 10.5" vs iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 Colors
The iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) comes in four colors and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) comes in two colors. The color options for the iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) include Space Gray, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold. The Space Gray model has a black bezel on the front and the Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold models have a white bezel on the front. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) is available in Space Gray and Silver, both of which have a black bezel on the front.
Storage Options
iPad Pro 10.5"
Choose from 3 storage options:
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64GB
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256GB
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512GB
iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020
Choose from 4 storage options:
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128GB
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
iPad Pro 10.5" vs iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 Storage
The iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) are available in 256GB and 512GB of storage configurations. The iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) is also available in a 64GB storage configuration and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) is also available in 128GB and 1TB storage configurations.
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