Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
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Network
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2G networkGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; CDMA 800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
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3G networkHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
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4G networkLTE frequency band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71LTE frequency band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - global version; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - China
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5G network5G band 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - Wi-Fi + Cellular; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - global, China5G band 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - global version; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - China
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HSDPA speed42.2 Mbps42.2 Mbps
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HSUPA speed5.76 Mbps5.76 Mbps
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EV-DO speed3.1 Mbps download, 1.8 Mbps upload-
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LTE speedLTE-ALTE-A
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GPRSYesYes
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EDGEYesYes
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Availability
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Oficially announced2021-042022-10
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Status2021-052022-10
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Design
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BuildGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frameGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
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SIMNano-SIM, eSIMNano-SIM, eSIM
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Height280.6 mm280.6 mm
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Width214.9 mm214.9 mm
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Thickness6.4 mm6.4 mm
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Weight682 (Wi-Fi)/685 (LTE) g682 (Wi-Fi)/685 (5G) g
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StylusYes (bluetooth integration; magnetic)Yes (bluetooth integration; magnetic)
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ColorsSilver, GraySilver, Gray
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Display
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Display typeLiquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCDLiquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD
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Physical size12.9 inches12.9 inches
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Resolution2048 x 2732 pixels2048 x 2732 pixels
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Pixel density265 ppi265 ppi
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Display colors1677721616777216
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ProtectionScratch resistant, oleophobic coating, liquid retina displayScratch resistant, oleophobic coating
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Display featuresWide color gamut display, True-tone display, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)
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Hardware
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CPU-Octa-core
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CPUOcta-coreQuad-core 3.49 GHz Avalanche
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CPU(second)quad-core 2.8 GHz Blizzard
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ChipsetApple M1Apple M2
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GPUApple GPU (8-core graphics)Apple GPU (10-core graphics)
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Internal storage128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048 GB128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048 GB
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Memory RAM8, 16 GB8, 16 GB
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Memory cardNoNo
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OS
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OSiPadOS 14.5.1iPadOS 16.1
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Main camera
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Camera typeTripleTriple
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Main camera(wide) , 12 MP, f/1.8 , 1/3 inches, 1.22 µm(wide) , 12 MP, f/1.8 , 1/3 inches, 1.22 µm
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(ultrawide) , 10 MP, f/2.4 , 125˚ , 2x optical zoom(ultrawide) , 10 MP, f/2.4 , 125˚ , 2x optical zoom
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TOF-3D LiDAR scannerTOF-3D LiDAR scanner
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Primary camera resolution4032 x 3024 pixels4032 x 3024 pixels
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Primary camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K, 1080p)
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Primary camera flashQuad-LED dual-tone flashQuad-LED dual-tone flash
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Camera featuresAutofocus, continuous shooting, digital zoom, digital image stabilization, geotagging, panorama, HDR, touch focus, face detection, white balance settings, ISO settings, exposure compensation, self-timer, scene-mode, macro mode, RAWAutofocus, continuous shooting, digital zoom, digital image stabilization, geotagging, panorama, HDR, touch focus, face detection, white balance settings, ISO settings, exposure compensation, self-timer, scene-mode, macro mode, RAW
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Selfie camera
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Selfie camera typeSingleSingle
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Selfie camera12 MP, f/2.4 , 122˚12 MP, f/2.4 , 122˚ , (ultrawide)
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Selfie camera resolution4032 x 3024 pixels4032 x 3024 pixels
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Selfie camera featuresDigital image stabilization, exposure compensation, Face unlock, HDRDigital image stabilization, exposure compensation, Face unlock, HDR
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Selfie camera video1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR
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Sound
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3.5mm jackNoNo
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LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
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Multimedia
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RadioNoNo
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Connectivity
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WLANWi-Fi 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5 GHz, 802.11ac, 802.11axWi-Fi 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, 802.11ax
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WLAN WiFi HotspotWi-Fi hotspotYes
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WLAN WiFi Dual BandDual-bandYes
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USBType-C 4Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 4), DisplayPort
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USB connectormagnetic connectormagnetic connector
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Bluetoothv5.0v5.3
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Bluetooth A2DPA2DPA2DP
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bluetooth LELELE
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Bluetooth EDREDREDR
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NFCNoNo
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GPSYes, with A-GPSYes, with A-GPS
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GLONASSYesYes
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GALILEOYesYes
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QZSSYesYes
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Features
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SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, Face ID, gyroscopeAccelerometer, barometer, Face ID, gyroscope
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Browser
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HTMLHTML5HTML5
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Battery
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Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
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Battery capacity-10758 mAh
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Battery removableNon-removableNon-removable
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Fast battery chargingYesYes, 18W
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Tests and performance
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Antutu-1430297 (v9)
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Geekbench(single-core)1727 (v5.2)2233 (v6)
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Geekbench(multi-core)7270 (v5.2)8030 (v6)
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Cost
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Price1440 USD1450 USD