iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020
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Apple released the iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) in November 2015 and released the iPad Pro 11” (2020) in March 2020. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) is the 1st generation model, and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) is a 2nd generation model. Key differences between the 2015 iPad Pro 12.9” and the 2020 iPad Pro 11” include the size and quality of the display, processor chip, storage, connectivity, and accessory support. Simply put, aside from being a smaller iPad, the iPad Pro 11” (2020) is more advanced than the iPad Pro 12.9” (2015).
Price Comparison
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015
iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 Pricing
Specs Comparison
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) is larger than the iPad Pro 11” (2020), but the 2020 model has better specs and better accessory support than the 2015 model. The iPad Pro 11” (2020) hardware specs include an 11” Liquid Retina display with True Tone and ProMotion technology, an Apple A12Z Bionic chip, up to 1TB of storage space, USB-C, five studio-quality microphones, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, a 7MP TrueDepth front camera, a 12MP wide-angle rear camera, and Face ID. In comparison, the iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) hardware specs include a 12.9” Retina display, an Apple A9X chip, up to 256GB of storage, a Lightning connector, two microphones, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera, an 8MP wide-angle rear camera, and Touch ID in the home button. The iPad Pro 11” (2020) supports the 2nd gen Apple Pencil and the Apple Magic Keyboard, and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) supports the 1st gen Apple Pencil and the Apple Smart Keyboard.
Size
| Size | iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 179 mm 7.0 inches | |
| Height | 248 mm 9.8 inches | |
| Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches | |
| Weight | 471 g 16.6 ounces |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) measures 12” (H) x 8.68” (W) x 0.27” (D) and features a 12.9” display size. The WiFi-only iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) weighs 1.57 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.59 pounds. In comparison, the iPad Pro 11” (2020) measures 9.74” (H) x 7.02” (W) x 0.23” (D) and features an 11” display size. The WiFi-only and the WiFi + Cellular iPad Pro 11” (2020) weighs 1.03.
Camera
| Camera | iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 12.0 MP | |
| Resolution | 4000x3000 |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) features an 8MP wide-angle rear-facing camera and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front-facing camera. The iPad Pro 11” (2020) features a 12MP wide-angle rear-facing camera and a 7MP TrueDepth front-facing camera.
Screen
| Display | iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1668x2388 | |
| Screen Size | 279 mm 11.0 in | |
| Pixels Per Inch | ppi | 265 ppi |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) has a 12.9-inch Retina display with a native resolution of 2732 x 2048 at 264 pixels per inch. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) display specs include support for the full sRGB standard and an SDR max brightness of 400 nits. The iPad Pro 11” (2020) has an 11-inch Liquid Retina display with a native resolution of 2388 x 1668 at 264 pixels per inch. The iPad Pro 11” (2020) display specs include wide color (P3), an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, True Tone, and ProMotion technology. The 2015 iPad Pro 12.9” and the 2020 iPad Pro 11” displays are fully laminated and have an anti-reflective coating and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
Battery
| Battery | iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | mAh | 7540 mAh |
| Longevity | hours | 10 hours |
| USB | USB-C |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) is powered by a 38.5-watt-hour battery, and the iPad Pro 11” (2020) is powered by a 28.65-watt-hour battery. The battery capacities of the 12.9” 2015 iPad Pro and the 11” 2020 iPad Pro can provide up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular. The 12.9” 2015 iPad Pro charges via Lightning and the 11” 2020 iPad Pro charges via USB-C.
Processing
| Processor | iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 | iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A12Z Bionic |
Color Choices
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015
Available in 3 colors:
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Gold
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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 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 Colors
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) is available in three colors: Space Gray, Silver, or Gold. The Space Gray model has a black bezel on the front, and the Silver and Gold models have a white bezel on the front. The iPad Pro 11” (2020) is available in two colors: Space Gray and Silver.
Storage Options
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015
Choose from 3 storage options:
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32GB
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128GB
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256GB
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
Which storage iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 is the most popular?
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 11" 2nd Gen 2020 Storage
Storage options for the iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) include 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB, and the storage options for the iPad Pro 11” (2020) include 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
Reviews
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