iPad Pro 9.7" vs iPad Pro 11" 2018

The iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) measures 9.4” (H) x 6.6” (W) x 0.24” (D), has a 9.7-inch display size, and the WiFi-only model weighs 0.96 pounds. The WiFi + Cellular model is slightly heavier than the WiFi-only model, at 0.98 pounds. In comparison, the iPad Pro 11” (2018) measures 9.74” (H) x 7.02” (W) x 0.23” (D), has an 11-inch display size and weighs 1.03 pounds.

The iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) features a 9.7-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 264 pixels per inch and an SDR max brightness of 500 nits. The iPad Pro 11” (2018) features an 11-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2388 x 1668 at 264 pixels per inch, an SDR max brightness of 600 nits, True Tone, and ProMotion technology. The iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) and the iPad Pro 11” (2018) displays are fully laminated and have an anti-reflective coating and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.

A 27.5-watt-hour battery powers the iPad Pro 9.7” (2016) and the tablet charges via the Lightning connector. A 29.37-watt-hour battery powers the iPad Pro 11” (2018) and the tablet charges via USB-C. The battery capacities of both models allow for up to 10 hours of battery life when on WiFi or up to 9 hours of battery life when on cellular.