iPad Pro 11" 2018 vs iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020
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The iPad Pro 11” (2018) was released in November 2018 and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) was released in March 2020. The 2018 iPad Pro 11” serves as the 1st generation model, and the 2020 iPad Pro 11” serves as the 2nd generation in the 11” iPad Pro lineup.
Price Comparison
iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020
iPad Pro 11" 2018 vs iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 Pricing
Specs Comparison
The iPad Pro 11” (2018) and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) share many of the same specs, including an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, up to 1TB of storage space, four-speaker audio, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, Face ID, and a front-facing 7MP TrueDepth camera. The iPad Pro 11” (2018) spec list includes an Apple A12X Bionic chip, five microphones, WiFi 802.11ac, and a 12MP wide-angle rear camera. And in comparison, the iPad Pro 11” (2020) spec list includes an Apple A12Z Bionic chip, five studio-quality microphones, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and a dual rear camera array with a 12MP wide-angle and 10MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Accessory support for the 2018 and the 2020 iPad Pro 11” includes the 2nd gen Apple Pencil, Apple Smart Keyboard Folio, and the Apple Magic Keyboard.
Size
Measurements for the iPad Pro 11” (2018) and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) are as follows: 9.74” (H) x 7.02” (W) x 0.23” (D) with a display size of 11 inches. The iPad Pro 11” (2018) weighs 1.03 pounds and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) weighs 1.04 pounds.
| Size | iPad Pro 11" 2018 | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 179 mm 7.0 inches | 179 mm 7.0 inches |
| Height | 248 mm 9.8 inches | 248 mm 9.8 inches |
| Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches | 8 mm 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 468 g 16.5 ounces | 471 g 16.6 ounces |
Camera
The iPad Pro 11” (2018) and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) have a 7MP TrueDepth front-facing camera. The iPad Pro 11” (2018) has a 12MP wide-angle rear-facing camera and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) has a 12MP wide-angle and a 10MP ultra-wide-angle rear camera.
| Camera | iPad Pro 11" 2018 | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 12.0 MP | 12.0 MP |
| Resolution | 4000x3000 | 4000x3000 |
Screen
The iPad Pro 11” (2018) and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) feature an 11-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2388 x 1668 at 264 pixels per inch. Key specs for this display include wide color (P3), an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, True Tone, and ProMotion technology. Additionally, the iPad Pro 11” (2018) and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) displays are fully laminated and feature an anti-reflective coating and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
| Display | iPad Pro 11" 2018 | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1668x2388 | 1668x2388 |
| Screen Size | 280 mm 11.0 in | 279 mm 11.0 in |
| Pixels Per Inch | 265 ppi | 265 ppi |
Battery
The iPad Pro 11” (2018) is equipped with a 29.37-watt-hour battery and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) is equipped with a 28.65-watt-hour battery. These battery capacities allow for up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular, and both iPads charge via the USB-C connector.
| Battery | iPad Pro 11" 2018 | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7812 mAh | 7540 mAh |
| Longevity | hours | 10 hours |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
Processing
| Processor | iPad Pro 11" 2018 | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A12X Bionic APL1083 (T8027) | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Color Choices
iPad Pro 11" 2018
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
iPad Pro 11" 2018 vs iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 Colors
The iPad Pro 11” (2018) and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) are available in the same two colors. The color options include Space Gray and Silver.
Storage Options
iPad Pro 11" 2018
Choose from 4 storage options:
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64GB
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
iPad Pro 11" 2nd 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 11" 2018 vs iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 Storage
The iPad Pro 11” (2018) is available with 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage space. And in comparison, the iPad Pro 11” (2020) is available with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage space.
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