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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)

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AppleiPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)AppleiPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2020March 2020
Display
Screen size11″12.9″
Resolution2388 × 16682732 × 2048
Sharpness265 pixels per inch265 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness600 nits600 nits
Display typeLiquid Retina; LED-backlit IPS LCD; rounded corners reduce the viewable areaLiquid Retina; LED-backlit IPS LCD; rounded corners reduce the viewable area
Pixel density264 ppi264 ppi
Brightness detail1.8% reflectivity1.8% reflectivity
Display featuresProMotion adjusts refresh up to 120 Hz; P3 wide colour; True Tone; fully laminated; anti-reflective and fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatings; Dolby Vision and HDR10 content playbackProMotion adjusts refresh up to 120 Hz; P3 wide colour; True Tone; fully laminated; anti-reflective and fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatings; Dolby Vision and HDR10 content playback
Performance
ChipA12Z BionicA12Z Bionic
Memory6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPUEight-core 64-bit CPU; 6 GB RAM on every storage option (Notebookcheck)Eight-core 64-bit CPU; 6 GB RAM on every storage option (Notebookcheck)
GPUEight-core Apple GPUEight-core Apple GPU
AI engineNeural EngineNeural Engine
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP12 MP
Ultra wide camera10 MP10 MP
Front camera7 MP7 MP
Rear cameraWide f/1.8; ultra wide f/2.4 with 125° field of view; 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 5x; five-element lenses; True Tone flash; sapphire lens cover; Focus Pixels autofocus on wide; Smart HDR; wide colour captureWide f/1.8; ultra wide f/2.4 with 125° field of view; 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 5x; five-element lenses; True Tone flash; sapphire lens cover; Focus Pixels autofocus on wide; Smart HDR; wide colour capture
Front cameraTrueDepth; f/2.2; Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting; Retina Flash; Smart HDR; Animoji and MemojiTrueDepth; f/2.2; Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting; Retina Flash; Smart HDR; Animoji and Memoji
Video recordingWide 4K at 24/30/60 fps; ultra wide 4K at 60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow-motion 1080p at 120/240 fps on wide and 240 fps on ultra wide; HEVC/H.264; front 1080p at 30/60 fpsWide 4K at 24/30/60 fps; ultra wide 4K at 60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow-motion 1080p at 120/240 fps on wide and 240 fps on ultra wide; HEVC/H.264; front 1080p at 30/60 fps
Depth sensorLiDAR Scanner; measures surrounding objects up to 5 m indoors or outdoorsLiDAR Scanner; measures surrounding objects up to 5 m indoors or outdoors
Battery and connections
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 10 hoursUp to 10 hours
Battery capacity28.65 Wh36.71 Wh
Battery (mAh)7,538 mAh9,720 mAh
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours Wi-Fi browsing or video; nine hours cellular browsing; 7,538 mAh reported by NotebookcheckUp to 10 hours Wi-Fi browsing or video; nine hours cellular browsing; 9,720 mAh reported by Notebookcheck
ChargingUSB-C power adaptor or computer; supplied 18 W adaptor is not a stated maximum charging rateUSB-C power adaptor or computer; supplied 18 W adaptor is not a stated maximum charging rate
USB-CUSB-C; video mirroring and output up to 4K through compatible adaptors; Smart ConnectorUSB-C; video mirroring and output up to 4K through compatible adaptors; Smart Connector
Wi-FiDual-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6; HT80 with MIMODual-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6; HT80 with MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile networkGigabit-class LTE; UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA; GSM/EDGE; nano-SIM and eSIM; data only; cellular model weighs 473 gGigabit-class LTE; UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA; GSM/EDGE; nano-SIM and eSIM; data only; cellular model weighs 643 g
Stylus supportApple Pencil (2nd generation) with magnetic attachment, pairing and wireless charging; Apple Pencil (USB-C); sold separatelyApple Pencil (2nd generation) with magnetic attachment, pairing and wireless charging; Apple Pencil (USB-C); sold separately
KeyboardsMagic Keyboard with trackpad and USB-C pass-through charging; Smart Keyboard Folio; sold separatelyMagic Keyboard with trackpad and USB-C pass-through charging; Smart Keyboard Folio; sold separately
Design
Weight471 g641 g
Thickness5.9 mm5.9 mm
Height × width247.6 × 178.5 mm280.6 × 214.9 mm
Operating systemiPadOSiPadOS
BiometricsFace ID through TrueDepth cameraFace ID through TrueDepth camera
SpeakersFour-speaker audioFour-speaker audio
MicrophonesFive studio-quality microphonesFive studio-quality microphones
SensorsThree-axis gyro; accelerometer; barometer; ambient light sensor; digital compass; iBeacon; GPS/GNSS on cellular modelThree-axis gyro; accelerometer; barometer; ambient light sensor; digital compass; iBeacon; GPS/GNSS on cellular model
MaterialsRecyclable low-carbon aluminium enclosure; 100% recycled tin in solder on the main logic board, True Tone flash and Pencil wireless chargerRecyclable low-carbon aluminium enclosure; 100% recycled tin in solder on the main logic board, True Tone flash and Pencil wireless charger
ColoursSilver, Space GreySilver, Space Grey
Software at launchiPadOS 13.4iPadOS 13.4
In the boxiPad Pro; USB-C Charge Cable (1 m); 18 W USB-C Power AdapteriPad Pro; USB-C Charge Cable (1 m); 18 W USB-C Power Adapter

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