iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 vs iPad Pro 10.5"

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Apple released the iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) and the iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) in June 2017. The 12.9” iPad Pro (2017) served as the 2nd generation model in the 12.9” iPad Pro lineup and the 10.5” iPad Pro served as the follow-up to the original 9.7” iPad Pro that was released in March 2016.
Price Comparison
iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017
iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 vs iPad Pro 10.5" Pricing
Specs Comparison
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) features a 12.9-inch Retina display and the iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) features a 10.5-inch Retina display, but otherwise, both models share many of the same features. For example, the displays both support True Tone and ProMotion, and both of these iPads feature an Apple A10X Fusion chip, up to 512GB of storage, a 7MP FaceTime HD front camera, a 12MP wide-angle rear camera, a Lightning connector, Touch ID in the home button, four-speaker audio, two microphones, WiFi 802.11ac, and Bluetooth 4.2, as well as support for the 1st gen Apple Pencil and the Apple Smart Keyboard. Additionally, the cellular models support 4G LTE connectivity.
Size | iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 | iPad Pro 10.5" |
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Width | 221 mm 8.7 inches | |
Height | 306 mm 12.0 inches | |
Depth | 7 mm 0.3 inches | |
Weight | 692 g 24.4 ounces |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) measures 12” (H) x 8.68” (W) x 0.27” (D) and features a 12.9-inch display size. The WiFi-only iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) weighs 1.49 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.53 pounds. In comparison, the iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) measures 9.8” (H) x 6.8” (W) x 0.24” (D) and features a 10.5-inch display size. The WiFi-only iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) weighs 1.03 pounds and the WiFi + Cellular model weighs 1.05 pounds.
Camera | iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 | iPad Pro 10.5" |
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Primary | 12.0 MP | |
Resolution | 4000x3000 |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) and the iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) feature a 12MP wide-angle rear camera and a 7MP FaceTime HD front camera.
Display | iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 | iPad Pro 10.5" |
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Resolution | 2048x2732 | |
Screen Size | 328 mm 12.9 in | |
Pixels Per Inch | 265 ppi | ppi |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) features a 12.9-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2732 x 2048 at 264 pixels per inch. And to compare, the iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) features a 10.5-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2224 x 1668 at 264 pixels per inch. Both displays are fully laminated with an anti-reflective coating and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, wide color (P3), an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, True Tone, and ProMotion technology.
Battery | iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 | iPad Pro 10.5" |
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Capacity | 10870 mAh | mAh |
Longevity | 10 hours | hours |
USB | Lightning |
The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) is powered by a 41-watt-hour battery and the iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) is powered by a 30.4-watt-hour battery, both of which allow for up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular. The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) and the iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) charge via the Lightning connector paired with a Lightning to USB charging cable.
Color Choices
iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017
Available in 3 colors:
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Gold
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Gray
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Silver
iPad Pro 10.5"
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" 2nd Gen 2017 vs iPad Pro 10.5" Colors

The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) is available in three colors and the iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) is available in four colors. The 12.9” and the 10.5” models are available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. The Space Gray models feature a black bezel on the front and the Silver and Gold models feature a white bezel on the front. The fourth color option for the iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) is Rose Gold, which features a white bezel on the front.
Storage Options
iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017
Choose from 5 storage options:
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32GB
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64GB
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128GB
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256GB
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512GB
iPad Pro 10.5"
Choose from 3 storage options:
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64GB
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256GB
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512GB
iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 vs iPad Pro 10.5" Storage

The iPad Pro 12.9” (2017) and the iPad Pro 10.5” (2017) are available in three storage configurations, which include 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
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