Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017)
  • Released 2017, June 677g (Wi-Fi) / 692g (LTE), 6.9mm thickness iOS 10.3.2, up to iPadOS 15.6 64GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
  • Hexa-core 2.38 GHz (3x Hurricane & 3x Zephyr) PowerVR Series 7 (12-core graphics) Nano-SIM, eSIM About 1,008 USD
  • 12.9" 2732x2048 pixels
  • 12MP 2160p
  • 4GB RAM Apple A10X Fusion
  • 10891mAh Li-Ion

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) overview

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) is a tablet that runs on iOS / iPadOS. It was released on 2017, June. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) has 12.9 inch, IPS LCD, 120Hz, a resolution of 2732 x 2048 pixels screen with Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) uses Apple A10X Fusion (10 nm) chipset, Hexa-core 2.38 GHz (3x Hurricane & 3x Zephyr) CPU, PowerVR Series 7 (12-core graphics) GPU. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Nano-SIM, eSIM. It has 12MP Single main camera, 7MP Single selfie camera. It uses Li-Ion 10,891 mAh, non-removable (41 Wh) battery. The price of Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) is about 1,008 USD.

Score the key features of Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) compared to the other tablets on the market:

  • CPU Cores: 92 / 100 points
  • Camera pixels: 50 / 100 points
  • Screen resolution: 100 / 100 points
  • Battery capacity: 99 / 100 points
  • Price: 91 / 100 points

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) full specifications

VERSIONS:   

A1671|A1670
Also known as Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular & GPS: A1671 (Global); A1821 (China) Wi-Fi only, w/o GPS: A1670 (Global)

NETWORK

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

LAUNCH

Announced 2017, June
Status Available

BODY

Dimensions 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9 mm (12.04 x 8.69 x 0.27 in)
Weight 677 g (Wi-Fi) / 692 g (LTE) (1.49 lb)
SIM Nano-SIM, eSIM
  Stylus

DISPLAY

Type IPS LCD, 120Hz
Size 12.9 inches, 515.3 cm2 (~76.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 2732 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
  True-tone

PLATFORM

OS iOS 10.3.2, up to iPadOS 15.6, planned upgrade to iPadOS 16
Chipset Apple A10X Fusion (10 nm)
CPU Hexa-core 2.38 GHz (3x Hurricane & 3x Zephyr)
GPU PowerVR Series 7 (12-core graphics)

MEMORY

Card slot No
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM

MAIN CAMERA

Single 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/3", PDAF, OIS
Features Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Single 7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
Features Face detection, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5mm jack Yes

COMMUNICATIONS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, EDR
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB Lightning, USB 3.0; magnetic connector

FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
  Siri natural language commands and dictation

BATTERY

Type Li-Ion 10,891 mAh, non-removable (41 Wh)
Talk time Up to 10 h (multimedia)

MISCELLANEOUS

Colors Space Gray, Gold, Silver
Models A1670, A1671, A1821, iPad7,1, iPad7,2
SAR 1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.97 W/kg (body)
Price About 1,008 USD

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