Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018)
  • Released 2018, November 631g (Wi-Fi), 633g (LTE), 5.9mm thickness iOS 12, up to iPadOS 15.7, up to iPadOS 16.1 64GB/256GB/1TB storage, no card slot
  • Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) Apple GPU (7-core graphics) Nano-SIM and eSIM About 1,232 USD
  • 12.9" 2048x2732 pixels
  • 12MP 2160p
  • 4/6GB RAM Apple A12X Bionic
  • 9720mAh Li-Po

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) overview

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) is a tablet that runs on iOS / iPadOS. It was released on 2018, November. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) has 12.9 inch, IPS LCD, 120Hz, a resolution of 2048 x 2732 pixels screen with Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating. It uses Apple A12X Bionic (7 nm) chipset, Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest) CPU, Apple GPU (7-core graphics) GPU. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Nano-SIM and eSIM. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) has 12MP Single main camera, 7MP Single selfie camera. It uses Li-Po 9720 mAh, non-removable (36.71 Wh) battery. The price of Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) is about 1,232 USD.

Score the key features of Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) compared to the other tablets on the market:

  • CPU Cores: 100 / 100 points
  • Camera pixels: 50 / 100 points
  • Screen resolution: 100 / 100 points
  • Battery capacity: 95 / 100 points
  • Price: 98 / 100 points

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) full specifications

VERSIONS:   

A2014|A1895|A1876
Also known as Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular & GPS: A2014, A1895 (Global); A1983 (China) Wi-Fi only, w/o GPS: A1876 (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, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - A2014
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 66, 71 - A1895
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

LAUNCH

Announced 2018, October
Status Available

BODY

Dimensions 280.6 x 214.9 x 5.9 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.23 in)
Weight 631 g (Wi-Fi), 633 g (LTE) (1.39 lb)
Build Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM and eSIM
  Stylus support (Bluetooth integration; magnetic)

DISPLAY

Type IPS LCD, 120Hz
Size 12.9 inches, 515.3 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 2048 x 2732 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~265 ppi density)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
  Wide color gamut True-tone

PLATFORM

OS iOS 12, up to iPadOS 15.7, upgradable to iPadOS 16.1
Chipset Apple A12X Bionic (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
GPU Apple GPU (7-core graphics)

MEMORY

Card slot No
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM

MAIN CAMERA

Single 12 MP, f/1.8, 29mm (standard), 1/3", 1.22µm, PDAF
Features Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 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 No

COMMUNICATIONS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
GPS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
NFC No
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.1, magnetic connector

FEATURES

Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer
  Siri natural language commands and dictation

BATTERY

Type Li-Po 9720 mAh, non-removable (36.71 Wh)
Charging Reverse charging

MISCELLANEOUS

Colors Silver, Space Gray
Models A2014, A1895, A1876, A1983, iPad8,5, iPad8,6, iPad8,7, iPad8,8
SAR 1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.99 W/kg (body)
Price About 1,232 USD

TESTS

Performance AnTuTu: 552771 (v7) GeekBench: 5040 (v4.4) GFXBench: 39fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Loudspeaker -22.1 LUFS (Excellent)

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