iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 vs iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen 2021

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Apple released the iPad Pro 11” (2020) in March 2020 and released the iPad Pro 11” (2021) in May 2021. The iPad Pro 11” (2020) serves as the 2nd generation model and the iPad Pro 11” (2021) serves as the 3rd generation model in the 11” iPad Pro lineup.
Price Comparison
iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020
iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen 2021
iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 vs iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen 2021 Pricing
Specs Comparison
The key specs for the iPad Pro 11” (2020) include an Apple A12Z chip, up to 1TB of storage space, USB-C, and a 7MP TrueDepth front camera. To compare, the key specs for the iPad Pro 11” (2021) include an Apple M1 chip, up to 2TB of storage space, USB-C with support for Thunderbolt / USB 4, and an ultra-wide-angle 12MP TrueDepth front-facing camera with Center Stage. The shared specs include an 11-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and ProMotion technology, Face ID, four-speaker audio, five studio-quality microphones, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and Bluetooth 5.0. These iPads also feature a dual rear camera array with a 12MP wide-angle and 10MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The accessory support for the iPad Pro 11” (2020) and the iPad Pro 11” (2021) includes the Apple Magic Keyboard, the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio, and the 2nd generation Apple Pencil.
Size | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 | iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen 2021 |
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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 | 6 mm 0.2 inches |
Weight | 471 g 16.6 ounces | 466 g 16.4 ounces |
The iPad Pro 11” (2020) and the iPad Pro 11” (2021) measure 9.74” (H) x 7.02” (W) x 0.23” (D), weigh 1.04 pounds, and feature an 11” display size. The one exception is the weight of the WiFi-only iPad Pro 11” (2021), which weighs slightly less than the other models, coming in at 1.03 pounds.
Camera | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 | iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen 2021 |
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Primary | 12.0 MP | 12.0 MP |
Resolution | 4000x3000 | 4000x3000 |
The iPad Pro 11” (2020) and the iPad Pro 11” (2021) feature a dual rear-facing camera array with a 12MP wide-angle lens and a 10MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Over on the front, the iPad Pro 11” (2020) has a 7MP TrueDepth camera, and the iPad Pro 11” (2021) has an ultra-wide-angle 12MP TrueDepth camera with Center Stage.
Display | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 | iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen 2021 |
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Resolution | 1668x2388 | 1668x2388 |
Screen Size | 279 mm 11.0 in | 279 mm 11.0 in |
Pixels Per Inch | 265 ppi | 265 ppi |
The iPad Pro 11” (2020) and the iPad Pro 11” (2021) feature an 11-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2388 x 1668 at 264 pixels per inch. These displays support an SDR max brightness of 600 nits and feature wide color (P3), True Tone, and ProMotion technology. Additionally, these displays are fully laminated and feature an anti-reflective coating and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
Battery | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 | iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen 2021 |
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Capacity | 7540 mAh | 7540 mAh |
Longevity | 10 hours | 10 hours |
USB | USB-C | USB-C |
The iPad Pro 11” (2020) and the iPad Pro 11” (2021) are equipped with a 28.65-watt-hour battery that is capable of providing up to 10 hours of battery life when using WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when using cellular, and charge via USB-C.
Color Choices
iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen 2021
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 vs iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen 2021 Colors

The iPad Pro 11” (2020) and the iPad Pro 11” (2021) are available in two colors: Space Gray and Silver.
Storage Options
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" 3rd Gen 2021
Choose from 5 storage options:
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128GB
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
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2TB
Which storage iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen 2021 is the most popular?
iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 vs iPad Pro 11" 3rd Gen 2021 Storage

The iPad Pro 11” (2020) is available with options to get 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage space. In comparison, the iPad Pro 11” (2021) is available with options to get 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB of storage space.
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