iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017
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The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) was released in November 2015, and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) was released in June 2017. These two iPads represent the 1st and 2nd generation models from the 12.9” iPad Pro lineup. The 2015 iPad Pro 12.9” was first released with iOS 9.1 and the 2017 iPad Pro 12.9” was first released with iOS 10.3.2.
Price Comparison
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015
iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 Pricing
Specs Comparison
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) share many of the same features. For example, both models feature a 12.9-inch Retina display, a Lightning connector, Touch ID in the home button, four-speaker audio, two microphones, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, and Bluetooth 4.2. The 2015 and 2017 12.9” iPad Pro also supports 4G cellular connectivity on the WiFi + Cellular model, the 1st generation Apple Pencil, and the Apple Smart Keyboard. Key specs for the iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) include an Apple A9X chip, a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera, an 8MP wide-angle rear camera, and up to 256GB of storage. In comparison, the key specs for the iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) include a display that supports True Tone and ProMotion technology, an Apple A10X chip, a 7MP FaceTime HD front camera, a 12MP wide-angle rear camera, and up to 512GB of storage.
Size
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) share the same measurements, but the 2017 model is slightly lighter than the 2015 model. The measurements are 12” (H) x 8.68” (W) x 0.27” (D) with a 12.9” display size. The WiFi-only iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) weighs 1.57 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular version weighs 1.59 pounds. In comparison, the WiFi-only iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) weighs 1.49 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular version weighs 1.53 pounds.
| Size | iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 | iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 221 mm 8.7 inches | |
| Height | 306 mm 12.0 inches | |
| Depth | 7 mm 0.3 inches | |
| Weight | 692 g 24.4 ounces |
Camera
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) has a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front and an 8MP wide-angle camera on the back. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) has a 7MP FaceTime HD camera on the front and a 12MP wide-angle camera on the back.
| Camera | iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 | iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 12.0 MP | |
| Resolution | 4000x3000 |
Screen
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) feature a 12.9-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2732 x 2048 at 264 pixels per inch. These displays are fully laminated and feature an anti-reflective coating and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. Specs for the 2015 model include an SDR max brightness of 400 nits and support for the full sRGB standard. Specs for the 2016 model include an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, True Tone, and ProMotion technology.
| Display | iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 | iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2048x2732 | |
| Screen Size | 328 mm 12.9 in | |
| Pixels Per Inch | ppi | 265 ppi |
Battery
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) is equipped with a 38.5-watt-hour battery, and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) is equipped with a 41-watt-hour battery. Both models charge via the Lightning connector paired with a Lightning to USB charging cable, and these battery capacities are able to provide up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular.
| Battery | iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 | iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | mAh | 10870 mAh |
| Longevity | hours | 10 hours |
| USB | Lightning |
Processing
| Processor | iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 | iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple A10X Fusion APL1071 / APL1W71 (T8011) |
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 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017
Available in 3 colors:
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Gold
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Gray
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Silver
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 Colors
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) are available in three colors. The color options include Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. The Space Gray models feature a black bezel on the front and the Silver and Gold models feature a white bezel on the front.
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 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017
Choose from 5 storage options:
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32GB
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64GB
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128GB
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256GB
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512GB
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 Storage
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) are each available in three storage configurations. The storage options for the 2015 model include 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB, and the storage options for the 2017 model include 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
Reviews
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