Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 Buyer's Guide
iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 Release Date: November 2018
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The third-generation iPad Pro was released in November 2018, and similar to previous versions of the iPad Pro, this latest release included two display sizes. Apple released the third-generation iPad Pro with a 12.9-inch and an 11-inch display. Both sizes include many of the same features, such as launching with iOS 12.1 and being powered by the Apple A12X Bionic chip with Apple M12 motion coprocessor and 4GB of RAM (on the 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities. The 1TB model has 6GB of RAM. The 12.9-inch Retina display has a resolution of 2732 x 2048, a 264 ppi, and a 120-hertz refresh rate. Other hardware features include a 12MP iSight camera on the back, a 7MP FaceTime camera on the front, and a 9720 mAh battery. Notable changes on the third-generation iPad Pro include a switch from the Lightning connector to USB-C, and switching from a home button with Touch ID to Face ID for device security.
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iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 Specs
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The iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd generation) specs include a 12.9” Liquid Retina display with True Tone and ProMotion technology, an Apple A12X Bionic chip with Neural Engine, up to 1TB of storage, a 12MP wide-angle rear camera, and a 7MP TrueDepth front camera. The iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd generation) is available with WiFi, and in a WiFi + Cellular model which includes 4G LTE connectivity. The accessory support for the iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd generation) includes the Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Smart Keyboard Folio, and Apple Magic Keyboard.
Size and Weight
| Width | 215 mm 8.5 inches |
| Height | 281 mm 11.1 inches |
| Depth | 8 mm 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 631 g 22.3 ounces |
Measurements for the iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd generation) are as follows: 11.04” (H) x 8.46” (W) x 0.23” (D). The iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd generation) has a 12.9-inch display size. The WiFi model weighs 1.39 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.4 pounds.
Screen and Display
| Resolution | 2048x2732 |
| Screen Size | 328 mm 12.9 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 265 ppi |
The screen on the iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd generation) is a 12.9-inch LED backlit multi-touch Liquid Retina display with IPS technology. Highlight features include ProMotion technology, True Tone, a resolution of 2732 x 2048, a max brightness of 600 nits, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
Cameras
| Primary | 12.0 MP |
| Resolution | 4000x3000 |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd generation) camera setup includes a 7MP TrueDepth camera on the front and a 12MP wide-angle lens on the back. Key features of the TrueDepth camera include Smart HDR for photos, Portrait Mode, Portrait Lighting, and a Retina Flash. The back camera features include Smart HDR for photos, a quad-LED True Tone flash, and digital zoom up to 5x. The front and rear cameras can record 1080p HD video, and the rear camera can record 4K video.
Battery and Charging
| Capacity | 9660 mAh |
| Longevity | 10 hours |
| USB | USB-C |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd generation) is equipped with a 36.71Wh battery. This battery offers up to 10 hours of web surfing time while on WiFi or up to 9 hours of web surfing time when on cellular. The iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd generation) charges with a USB-C charging cable and 18W USB-C wall power adapter.
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iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 Storage
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The storage options for the iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd generation) include 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 Colors
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The iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd generation) is available in two colors: Silver and Space Gray.
Color Popularity
Gray
Gray is the most popular iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 color choice, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017.
Shop Gray iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018Silver
Silver is a popular iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen 2018 color preference, a classic available on the previous generation iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017, and others in the iPad family.
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