Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch vs iPad Pro 10.5-inch vs iPad 9.7-inch: A specs comparison
Major hardware announcements are definitely not the norm for Apple's WWDC dev summits, but this year's keynote marked the arrival of two new big updates for the iPad line.
Apple announced the all-new iPad Pro 12.9-inch is an upgrade to the original iPad Pro from way back in 2015, while the smaller, 10.5-inch model succeeds last year’s 9.7-inch slate.
Here goes:
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch vs Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch vs Apple iPad 9.7-inch
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
76.33 %
78.27 %
71.65 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Peak brightness
600 cd/m2 (nit)
600 cd/m2 (nit)
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8
Aperture size: F1.8
Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.1 μm
Flash
Quad LED
Quad LED
Software Features
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Digital image stabilization, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Recording format
H.264, MOV
H.264, MOV
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
7 megapixels
7 megapixels
1.2 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1280x720 (HD)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 21.1 oz (602 g)
the average is 21.1 oz (602 g)
the average is 21.1 oz (602 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A10X Fusion APL1071
Apple A10X Fusion APL1071
Apple A9 APL0898
Processor
GPU
Apple 12-core GPU
Apple 12-core GPU
PowerVR GT7600
RAM
OS
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x)
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x)
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x)
Battery
Capacity
10891 mAh
8134 mAh
8827 mAh
Internet use
LTE
9 hours
9 hours
9 hours
Wi-Fi
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
800, 1900 MHz
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Apple Pay
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
TV-out
TV-out
Wireless screen share
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 1229
$ 1079
$ 559
Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch
15 Comments
1. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
Such a lame tablet.
ARM tablets in general such, but this one is the worse of them.
So what I don't understand is, you couldn't get a 10.5" display into the original form factor?
How lame is that?
iPad 10.5 -9.87 x 6.85 x 0.24 inches (250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1 mm) vs 247.3 x 177.3 x 6.6 mm (9.74 x 6.98 x 0.26 in) vs original iPad @ 9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 inches (240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm)
Apple you need to hire some new engineers. lol
posted on Jun 05, 2017, 4:22 PM 1
3. Lumbergh
Posts: 463; Member since: Feb 14, 2016
You are such an idiot.
- 6 core processor (and previous gen was fast as hell)
- Slimmer bezels
- Strong battery life
- File management software
- Best app store library on the market
You're nothing but a lame Apple hating idiot.
posted on Jun 05, 2017, 4:34 PM 11
8. Plasticsh1t
Posts: 3091; Member since: Sep 01, 2014
He will be the first in line to buy one. What a hypocrite.
posted on Jun 05, 2017, 6:16 PM 0
10. BuffaloSouce
Posts: 1223; Member since: May 01, 2017
Why do you have to act like he insulted your mother?
posted on Jun 05, 2017, 8:21 PM 0
4. Martineverest
Posts: 521; Member since: Oct 27, 2015
not until microsoft launch surface pro tablet with snapgragon processor
posted on Jun 05, 2017, 4:41 PM 0
6. Arch_Fiend
Posts: 3944; Member since: Oct 03, 2015
Apple actually did right by the 10.5in if you ask me, upgrades all around and they didn't increase the resolution to much. Unlike the last 9.7in they released which was pretty much just a refreshed Air 2 and arguably inferior to the original Air 2.
posted on Jun 05, 2017, 5:22 PM 1
2. yonith
Posts: 222; Member since: Sep 11, 2012
I hate that the "small" iPad is now even bigger.
posted on Jun 05, 2017, 4:33 PM 0
12. Tabby_Tiger
Posts: 305; Member since: Jan 23, 2017
The jump in RRP from 9.7 to 10.5 is MASSIVE!
I guess the 10.5 version won't be selling too well.
posted on Jun 05, 2017, 10:44 PM 0
14. kucma
Posts: 86; Member since: Feb 01, 2017
They were showing off the Apple Pencil with the iPad quite a bit. I wonder what are the chances of Apple integrating Apple Pencil with iPhone? The one thing I still miss since switching from a Note to iPhone is the S Pen...
