Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) vs Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, 2024) Specs Comparison

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9.2	9.0
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021)	Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, 2024)
Released · May 21, 2021	Released · May 07, 2024
12.9-inch · 2732 x 2048 px	13.0-inch · 2752 x 2064 px
12 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie	12 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
8GB · 128GB	8GB · 256GB
10758 mAh	10290 mAh
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Display

Size
12.9-inch	13.0-inch
Resolution
2732 x 2048 px, 4:3 ratio, 265 PPI	2752 x 2064 px, 4:3 ratio, 265 PPI
Technology
IPS LCD	OLED
Refresh rate
120Hz	120Hz
Screen-to-body
85.43 %	86.26 %
Peak brightness
1600 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor	HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor

Hardware

System chip
Apple M1 (5 nm)	Apple M4
Processor
Octa-core, 3100 MHz	Octa-core
GPU
Apple 8-core GPU	Apple 10-core GPU
RAM
8GB	8GB
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable	256GB, not expandable
OS
iPadOS (14.x)	iPadOS (16.x)
Device type
Tablet	Tablet

Battery

Capacity
10758 mAh	10290 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Max charge speed
	Wired: 18.0W

Battery Life Estimate

Untested

Browsing

Untested

Video

8h 51min

Gaming

Untested

Battery Life Estimate

5h 25min

Browsing

10h 54min

Video

8h 22min

Gaming

8h 34min

Camera

Rear
Triple camera	Single camera
Main camera
12 MP (PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8	12 MP (PDAF)
Second camera
10 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Optical zoom: 2.0x Aperture size: F2.4	ToF 3D depth sensing
Third camera
ToF 3D depth sensing (Depth information)
Flash
Quad LED	LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) Features: Time-lapse video	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) Features: Time-lapse video
Front
12 MP (EIS, Wide Angle, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)	12 MP (EIS, Wide Angle, HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions
11.05 x 8.46 x 0.25 inches (280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm)	11.09 x 8.48 x 0.24 inches (281.6 x 215.5 x 5.1 mm)
Weight
24.06 oz(682.0 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum	Back: Aluminum Frame: Aluminum
Materials & Colors
Silver, Space Gray
Biometrics
3D Face unlock	3D Face unlock
Keys
Right: Volume control	Right: Volume control
Colors
	Silver, Space Gray

Cellular

5G
	Bands n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79
4G (FDD)
	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)
	Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600)
3G
	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
	LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type
	eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Multiple speakers	Multiple speakers
Features
Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus	Dolby Atmos, Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring
DLNA,Wireless screen share,MirrorLink	DLNA,Wireless screen share,MirrorLink
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation, Video recording	Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0	5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct	802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, Headphones port, Video out	Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, Headphones port, Video out
Location
GPS, A-GPS
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR scanner	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR scanner
Other
Tethering, Computer sync	Tethering, Computer sync

Buyers information

MSRP
	$ 1299
In The Box
USB-C Charge Cable, 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Availability

Officially announced
Apr 20, 2021

Alternative variants

With 256 GB storage


Internal storage	256GB

With 512GB internal storage


RAM	512GB

With 512GB storage


Internal storage	512GB

With 1TB internal storage


Internal storage	1024GB

With 16 GB RAM and 1TB storage


RAM	16GB
Internal storage	1024GB

With 2TB internal storage


Internal storage	2048GB

With 16 RAM and 2TB storage


RAM	16GB
Internal storage	2048GB

With 5G


Weight	24.16 oz(685.0 g)
5G	Bands n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (FDD)	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD)	Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)
3G	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed	LTE-A, HSPA
Dual SIM	Yes
SIM type	Nano SIM, eSIM
Location	GPS, A-GPS
Other	UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

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