iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017

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.

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.

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.

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.