iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020
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The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) was released in November 2018, and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) was released in March 2020. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) is the 3rd generation model and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) is the 4th generation model in the 12.9” iPad Pro lineup.
Price Comparison
iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018
iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020
iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 Pricing
Specs Comparison
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) share many of the same specs. They both have a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone and ProMotion technology, up to 1TB of storage space, USB-C, Face ID, four-speaker audio, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 7MP TrueDepth front camera. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) features include an Apple A12X chip, five microphones, WiFi 802.11ac, and a 12MP wide-angle rear camera. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) features include an Apple A12Z chip, five studio-quality microphones, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and a dual rear camera array with a 12MP wide-angle and a 10MP ultra-wide-angle lens.
Size | iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 | iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 |
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Width | 215 mm 8.5 inches | 215 mm 8.5 inches |
Height | 281 mm 11.1 inches | 281 mm 11.1 inches |
Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches | 8 mm 0.3 inches |
Weight | 631 g 22.3 ounces | 641 g 22.6 ounces |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) measurements are as follows: 11.04” (H) x 8.46” (W) x 0.23” (D) with a 12.9-inch display size. The WiFi-only iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) weighs 1.39 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.4 pounds. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) is slightly heavier than the 2018 model. The WiFi-only iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) weighs 1.4 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.42 pounds.
Camera | iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 | iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 |
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Primary | 12.0 MP | 12.0 MP |
Resolution | 4000x3000 | 4000x3000 |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) both feature a 7MP TrueDepth front-facing camera. On the back, the iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) features a 12MP wide-angle rear-facing camera, and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) features a dual camera array with a 12MP wide-angle and a 10MP ultra-wide angle lens.
Display | iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 | iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 |
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Resolution | 2048x2732 | 2048x2732 |
Screen Size | 328 mm 12.9 in | 328 mm 12.9 in |
Pixels Per Inch | 265 ppi | 265 ppi |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) feature a 12.9” Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2732 x 2048 at 264 pixels per inch. Key features of these displays include wide color, an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, True Tone, and ProMotion technology. Both are also fully laminated and have an anti-reflective coating and fingerprint-resistant fingerprint oleophobic coating.
Battery | iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 | iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 |
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Capacity | 9660 mAh | 9660 mAh |
Longevity | 10 hours | 10 hours |
USB | USB-C | USB-C |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) are equipped with a 36.71-watt-hour battery. These iPads charge via USB-C and both offer up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular.
Color Choices
iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
Which color iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 is the most popular?
iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 Colors
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) are available in Space Gray and Silver.
Storage Options
iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018
Choose from 4 storage options:
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64GB
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
iPad Pro 12.9" 4th 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 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 is the most popular?
iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 Storage
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) are available with options to get 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage space. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) is also available in a 64GB storage configuration and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2020) is also available in a 128GB storage configuration.
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