The Apple iPad Pro lineup offers two impressive options: the 12.9-inch model from the 6th Generation and the 11-inch model from the 4th Generation. Both models come in sleek Space Gray and Silver colors and offer a range of features to cater to different user preferences. While the 12.9-inch iPad Pro boasts a larger Liquid Retina XDR display, the 11-inch model offers a more compact form factor. They share the same powerful M2 chip with an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, ensuring smooth performance. Additionally, these tablets feature identical camera systems, support for Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Magic Keyboard compatibility, Face ID, and advanced connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 6E and 5G cellular support.
If you’re torn between these two options, your choice may ultimately come down to screen size and portability, with the 12.9-inch model providing a more expansive canvas for creativity and productivity, while the 11-inch model offers a more compact and lightweight design for on-the-go versatility.
| Aspect | Ipad Pro 12.9 Inch | Ipad Pro 11 Inch |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | 6th Generation | 4th Generation |
| Available Colors | Space Gray & Silver | Space Gray & Silver |
| Price Wi-Fi Only Model | From $1099 | From $799 |
| Price Wi-Fi+Cellular Model | From $1299 | From $999 |
| Screen Size and Display | 12.9″ Liquid Retina XDR display, ProMotion technology, P3 wide color, True Tone, Antireflective coating | 11″ Liquid Retina XDR display, ProMotion technology, P3 wide color, True Tone, Antireflective coating |
| Chip Set (CPU&GPU) | M2 chip/8-core CPU/10-core GPU/16-core Neural Engine | M2 chip/8-core CPU/10-core GPU/16-core Neural Engine |
| Camera | 12MP Wide camera/ 10MP Ultra Wide camera, 4K video, ProRes | 12MP Wide camera/ 10MP Ultra Wide camera, 4K video, ProRes |
| Front Camera | 12MP Ultra Wide front camera/Center Stage/TrueDepth camera system | 12MP Ultra Wide front camera/Center Stage/TrueDepth camera system |
| Charging & Connector | USB‑C connector with support for Thunderbolt / USB 4 | USB‑C connector with support for Thunderbolt / USB 4 |
| Misc. Features | Face ID | Face ID |
| Four speaker audio | Four speaker audio | |
| Five studio-quality microphones | Five studio-quality microphones | |
| Wifi & Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E speeds up to 2.4 Gbps | Wi-Fi 6E speeds up to 2.4 Gbps |
| 5G cellular | 5G cellular | |
| Apple Pencil Support | Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Keyboard | Supports Magic Keyboard | Supports Magic Keyboard |
| Capacity | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB | 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB |
| Size (HxWxD) | 11.04x 8.46x 0.25 inches (280.6×214.9×6.4 mm) | 9.74 x 7.02x 0.23 inches (247.6×178.5×5.9 mm) |
| Weight (Wi-Fi) | 1.5 pounds (682 grams) | 1.03 pounds (466 grams) |
| Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular) | 1.51 pounds (685 grams) | 1.04 pounds (470 grams) |
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Now let’s delve into detailed specifications of both models:
| Aspect | Ipad Pro 12.9 Inch | Ipad Pro 11 Inch |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Liquid Retina XDR display | Liquid Retina XDR display |
| Size & Tech. | 12.9-inch (diagonal) mini-LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology | 11-inch (diagonal) LED backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology |
| Resolution | 2732×2048 resolution at 264 ppi | 2388×1668 resolution at 264 ppi |
| SDR Brightness | 600 nits max (typical) | 600 nits max (typical) |
| XDR brightness | 1000 nits max full screen, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only) | N.A. |
| Coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
| Misc. Display Features. | Fully laminated display | Fully laminated display |
| Antireflective coating | Antireflective coating | |
| ProMotion technology | ProMotion technology | |
| Wide color display (P3) | Wide color display (P3) | |
| True Tone display | True Tone display | |
| Apple Pencil hover | Apple Pencil hover | |
| Chip Set | Apple M2 chip | Apple M2 chip |
| Chip Set Specs. | 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. | 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. |
| 10-core GPU | 10-core GPU | |
| 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine | |
| 100GB/s memory bandwidth | 100GB/s memory bandwidth | |
| 8GB or 16GB RAM | 8GB or 16GB RAM | |
| Media Engine Specs | Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW | Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW |
| Video decode engine | Video decode engine | |
| Video encode engine | Video encode engine | |
| ProRes encode and decode engine | ProRes encode and decode engine | |
| Power and Battery | Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video | Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video |
| Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network | Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network | |
| Charging via USB‑C to computer system or power adapter | Charging via USB‑C to computer system or power adapter | |
| Apple Pencil Compatibility | Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | Supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Pencil Specs. | Pixel-perfect precision | Pixel-perfect precision |
| Tilt and pressure sensitivity | Tilt and pressure sensitivity | |
| Imperceptible lag | Imperceptible lag | |
| Wireless pairing and charging | Wireless pairing and charging | |
| Attaches magnetically | Attaches magnetically | |
| Double-tap to change tools | Double-tap to change tools | |
| iPad Keyboard Compatibility | Supports Magic Keyboard | Supports Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Features | Floating design | Floating design |
| Backlit keys | Backlit keys | |
| Scissor mechanism, 1 mm travel | Scissor mechanism, 1 mm travel | |
| Trackpad | Trackpad | |
| USB‑C port for pass-through charging | USB‑C port for pass-through charging | |
| Supports Smart Keyboard Folio | Supports Smart Keyboard Folio | |
| Camera | 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide cameras | 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide cameras |
| Camera Specs | Wide: ƒ/1.8 aperture Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture | Wide: ƒ/1.8 aperture Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture |
| 2x optical zoom out Digital zoom up to 5x | 2x optical zoom out Digital zoom up to 5x | |
| Brighter True Tone flash | Brighter True Tone flash | |
| Smart HDR 4 for photos | Smart HDR 4 for photos | |
| Video Recording | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps |
| 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | |
| Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps | Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps | |
| ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB capacity) | ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 128GB capacity) | |
| 2x optical zoom out Digital zoom up to 3x | 2x optical zoom out Digital zoom up to 3x | |
| Audio zoom | Audio zoom | |
| Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps | Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps | |
| Time-lapse video with stabilization | Time-lapse video with stabilization | |
| Stereo recording | Stereo recording | |
| Front Camera | TrueDepth camera with Ultra Wide camera | TrueDepth camera with Ultra Wide camera |
| 12MP photos | 12MP photos | |
| ƒ/2.4 aperture | ƒ/2.4 aperture | |
| 2x zoom out | 2x zoom out | |
| Center Stage | Center Stage | |
| Retina Flash | Retina Flash | |
| Smart HDR 4 for photos | Smart HDR 4 for photos | |
| Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control | Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control | |
| Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono) | Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono) | |
| Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps | Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps | |
| Cinematic video stabilization | Cinematic video stabilization | |
| 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps | |
| Siri | Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more | Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more |
| Activate with only your voice using “Hey Siri” | Activate with only your voice using “Hey Siri” | |
| Listen and identify songs | Listen and identify songs | |
| Apple Pay | Pay with your iPad using Face ID within apps and on the web | Pay with your iPad using Face ID within apps and on the web |
| Cellular and Wireless (Both Models) | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax); 2.4GHz and 5GHz; simultaneous dual band; Wi‑Fi speeds up to 2.4 Gbps | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax); 2.4GHz and 5GHz; simultaneous dual band; Wi‑Fi speeds up to 2.4 Gbps |
| MIMO | MIMO | |
| Bluetooth 5.3 technology | Bluetooth 5.3 technology | |
| Wi‑Fi + Cellular | UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA | UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA |
| 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) | |
| Gigabit LTE (up to 32 bands) | Gigabit LTE (up to 32 bands) | |
| GPS/GNSS | GPS/GNSS | |
| Data only | Data only | |
| Wi-Fi calling | Wi-Fi calling | |
| SIM Card | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| eSIM | eSIM | |
| Connector | Thunderbolt / USB 4 port | Thunderbolt / USB 4 port |
| Smart Connector (back) | Smart Connector (back) | |
| Sensors | Face ID | Face ID |
| LiDAR Scanner | LiDAR Scanner | |
| Three-axis gyro | Three-axis gyro | |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer | |
| Ambient light sensor | Ambient light sensor | |
| Barometer | Barometer | |
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