iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 9.7"
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Apple released the iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) in November 2015 and released the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) in March 2016. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) and the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) are both 1st generation models in the iPad Pro lineup, and launched with iOS 9.1 and iOS 9.3, respectively.
Price Comparison
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 9.7" Pricing
Specs Comparison
Key specs for the iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) include a 12.9-inch Retina display, an 8MP wide-angle rear camera, and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera. The key specs for the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) include a 9.7-inch Retina display, a 12MP wide-angle rear camera, and a 5MP FaceTime HD front camera. Aside from the difference in display size and camera setups, these two models have quite a bit in common. Shared specs include an Apple A9X chip, up to 256GB of storage, 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. These models both also support 4G cellular connectivity on the WiFi + Cellular model and the 1st generation Apple Pencil.
Size
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) features a 12.9” display size, measures 12” (H) x 8.68” (W) x 0.27” (D), and weighs 1.57 pounds (for the WiFi-only model). The WiFi + Cellular iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) weighs 1.59 pounds. In comparison, the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) features a 9.7” display size, measures 9.4” (H) x 6.6” (W) x 0.24” (D), and weighs 0.96 pounds (for the WiFi-only model). The WiFi + Cellular iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) weighs 0.98 pounds.
Camera
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) features a 1.2MP FaceTime HD camera on the front and an 8MP wide-angle camera on the back. In comparison, the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) features a 5MP FaceTime HD camera on the front and a 12MP wide-angle camera on the back.
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 9.7"
Available in 4 colors:
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Gold
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Gray
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Rose Gold
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Silver
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 9.7" Colors
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) is available in three colors and the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) is available in four colors. Both models are available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold, and the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) is also available in Rose Gold. The Space Gray models feature a black bezel and the Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold models feature a white bezel.
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 9.7"
Choose from 3 storage options:
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32GB
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128GB
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256GB
iPad Pro 12.9" 1st Gen 2015 vs iPad Pro 9.7" Storage
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2015) and the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) are available in three storage configurations. The three options include 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB.
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