iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021

Upgrading from the fourth-generation iPad Pro to the fifth-generation iPad Pro is a year-over-year upgrade. Following a year-over-year upgrade path typically means getting smaller improvements, but Apple updated some key features of the fifth-generation iPad Pro (released in 2021). The iPad Pro (2021) features a newer processor and an upgraded display. The iPad Pro (2021) is powered by the Apple M1 chip with next-generation Neural Engine, and the display is a 12.9” Liquid Retina XDR with ProMotion technology and True Tone. Maximum internal storage capacity was doubled from 1TB to 2TB and while both models have a USB-C port for charging, the iPad Pro (2021) USB-C port supports Thunderbolt / USB 4. Other notable features include 5G cellular connectivity, a 12MP TrueDepth ultra-wide camera on the front, a 12MP wide and 10MP ultra-wide camera setup on the back, and support for the second-generation Apple Pencil, Apple Smart Keyboard Folio, and Magic Keyboard.