iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022
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Apple released the iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) in May 2021 and released the iPad Pro 12.9” (2022) in October 2022. These release dates place the iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) as the 5th generation model and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2022) as the 6th generation model in the 12.9” iPad Pro lineup.
Price Comparison
iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021
iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022
iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022 Pricing
Specs Comparison
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) features a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, an Apple M1 chip, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and Bluetooth 5.0. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2022) features a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with support for Apple Pencil Hover, an Apple M2 chip, WiFi 6E (802.11ax), and Bluetooth 5.3. Specs that are shared by both of these iPads include up to 2TB of storage, USB-C with support for Thunderbolt / USB 4, Face ID, four-speaker audio, five studio-quality microphones, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle TrueDepth front-facing camera with Center Stage, and a dual rear camera setup with a 10MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 12MP wide-angle camera. The accessory support for the iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2022) includes the Apple Pencil (2nd gen), the Apple Magic Keyboard, and the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio.
Size
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2022) measure 11.04” (H) x 8.46” (W) x 0.25” (D) and feature a 12.9” display size. The WiFi-only models weigh 1.5 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular models weigh 1.51 pounds.
| Size | iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021 | iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 215 mm 8.5 inches | |
| Height | 281 mm 11.1 inches | |
| Depth | 6 mm 0.3 inches | |
| Weight | 682 g 24.1 ounces |
Camera
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2022) feature a dual rear camera system with a 12MP wide-angle and a 10MP ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, these iPads feature an ultra-wide-angle 12MP TrueDepth camera with support for Center Stage.
| Camera | iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021 | iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 12.0 MP | |
| Resolution | 4000x3000 |
Screen
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2022) have a 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2732 x 2048 at 264 pixels per inch, wide color (P3), True Tone, and ProMotion technology. These displays are both fully laminated and feature an anti-reflective coating and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. These displays also support an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, an XDR max brightness of 1000 nits, and an HDR max brightness of 1600 nits.
| Display | iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021 | iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2048x2732 | |
| Screen Size | 328 mm 12.9 in | |
| Pixels Per Inch | 265 ppi | ppi |
Battery
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2022) are equipped with a 40.88-watt-hour battery and charge via USB-C. The battery capacities of the iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2022) are capable of providing up to 10 hours of battery life when using WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when using cellular.
| Battery | iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021 | iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10702 mAh | mAh |
| Longevity | 10 hours | hours |
| USB | USB-C |
Processing
| Processor | iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021 | iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 APL1102 |
Color Choices
iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022
Available in 2 colors:
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Gray
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Silver
iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022 Colors
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2022) are available in two colors: Space Gray and Silver.
Storage Options
iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021
Choose from 5 storage options:
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128GB
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
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2TB
iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022
Choose from 5 storage options:
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128GB
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256GB
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512GB
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1TB
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2TB
iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022 Storage
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2021) and the iPad Pro 12.9” (2022) are available in the following storage configurations: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB.
Reviews
iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022 Reviews
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