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Apple iPad Pro 11″ (M1) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)

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AppleiPad Pro 11″ (M1)AppleiPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
Overview
ReleasedMay 2021March 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 display, LED-backlit IPS LCDLiquid Retina; LED-backlit IPS LCD; rounded corners reduce the viewable area
Pixel density264 ppi264 ppi
Brightness detail–1.8% reflectivity
Display featuresProMotion up to 120Hz (TechRadar); wide colour (P3); True Tone; fully laminated; anti-reflective coating with 1.8% reflectivity; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingProMotion 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
ChipM1A12Z Bionic
Memory8 GB – 16 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPU8-core CPU with 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores; 8GB RAM on 128–512GB models, 16GB on 1–2TB modelsEight-core 64-bit CPU; 6 GB RAM on every storage option (Notebookcheck)
GPU8-core GPUEight-core Apple GPU
AI engine16-core Neural EngineNeural Engine
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP12 MP
Ultra wide camera10 MP10 MP
Front camera12 MP7 MP
Rear camera12MP Wide, ƒ/1.8, autofocus with Focus Pixels; 10MP Ultra Wide, ƒ/2.4, 125°; five-element lenses; 2x optical zoom out, up to 5x digital zoom; True Tone flash; Smart HDR 3; sapphire crystal lens coverWide 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 camera12MP TrueDepth Ultra Wide, ƒ/2.4, 122°; Center Stage; Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting; Smart HDR 3; Retina Flash; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fpsTrueDepth; f/2.2; Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting; Retina Flash; Smart HDR; Animoji and Memoji
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps (Wide); 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; cinematic video stabilisation; HEVC and H.264; stereo 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 fps
Depth sensorLiDAR ScannerLiDAR 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)–9,720 mAh
Mobile data optionYesYes
StylusSupported, sold separatelySupported, sold separately
Keyboard made for itYesYes
Battery life detailUp to 10 hours surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video; up to 9 hours surfing the web on mobile dataUp to 10 hours Wi-Fi browsing or video; nine hours cellular browsing; 9,720 mAh reported by Notebookcheck
ChargingVia USB-C power adapter or computer; 20W adapter included, maximum charging power not specified by AppleUSB-C power adaptor or computer; supplied 18 W adaptor is not a stated maximum charging rate
USB-CUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 and USB 4 up to 40Gb/s, USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10Gb/s; one external display up to 6K at 60HzUSB-C; video mirroring and output up to 4K through compatible adaptors; Smart Connector
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz, HT80 with MIMODual-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6; HT80 with MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Mobile networkOptional 5G and LTE; nano-SIM and eSIM; GPS/GNSS on cellular models; 470g for Wi-Fi + Cellular, 466g for Wi-Fi; mmWave limited to US modelsGigabit-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) and Apple Pencil (USB-C), sold separately; USB-C Pencil compatibility added after launchApple Pencil (2nd generation) with magnetic attachment, pairing and wireless charging; Apple Pencil (USB-C); sold separately
KeyboardsMagic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio, sold separately; Smart ConnectorMagic Keyboard with trackpad and USB-C pass-through charging; Smart Keyboard Folio; sold separately
Design
Weight466 g641 g
Thickness5.9 mm5.9 mm
Height × width247.6 × 178.5 mm280.6 × 214.9 mm
Operating systemiPadOSiPadOS
BiometricsFace ID via 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 compassThree-axis gyro; accelerometer; barometer; ambient light sensor; digital compass; iBeacon; GPS/GNSS on cellular model
MaterialsEnclosure made with 100% recycled aluminiumRecyclable 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 14.5; Apple's support page was subsequently updated to iPadOS 15iPadOS 13.4
In the boxiPad Pro, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), 20W USB-C Power AdapteriPad Pro; USB-C Charge Cable (1 m); 18 W USB-C Power Adapter

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