iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen 2017 vs iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Gen 2021

The second-generation iPad Pro was released in 2017, and the fifth-generation iPad Pro was released in 2021. This four-year span in release dates allows for numerous changes and improvements. The most notable changes for the iPad Pro (2021) include a new display and a new processor. Apple included a 12.9” Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology and True Tone with the 5th gen iPad Pro, and it’s powered by the M1 chip with next-generation Neural Engine. Other notable improvements include going from a maximum storage capacity of 512GB to 2TB, a Lightning connector to USB-C with support for Thunderbolt / USB 4, and going from 4G LTE to 5G on the cellular model. The iPad Pro (2021) also features a 12MP TrueDepth ultra-wide camera on the front with a 12MP wide and 10MP ultra-wide camera array on the back. The iPad Pro (2021) also supports the Apple Pencil, Apple Smart Keyboard Folio, and Apple Magic Keyboard.