Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Name: Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021)
Brand: Apple
SKU: T-FJW-JVNLG
Rating: 4.9 (217 reviews)

Released 2021, May 21 682g (Wi-Fi), 685g (5G), 6.4mm thickness iPadOS 14.5.1, up to iPadOS 15.5 128GB/256GB/2TB storage, no card slot
Octa-core Apple GPU (8-core graphics) Nano-SIM, eSIM About 1,344 USD
12.9" 2048x2732 pixels
12MP 2160p
8/16GB RAM Apple M1
Li-Po

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) overview

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) is a tablet that runs on iPadOS. It was released on 2021, May 21. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) has 12.9 inch, Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak), a resolution of 2048 x 2732 pixels screen with Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) uses Apple M1 chipset, Octa-core CPU, Apple GPU (8-core graphics) GPU. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) supports 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G networks with Nano-SIM, eSIM. It has 12MP Triple main camera, 12MP Single selfie camera. Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) uses Li-Po (40.88 Wh), non-removable battery. The price of Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) is about 1,344 USD.

Score the key features of Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) 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: N/A points
Price: 100 / 100 points

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) full specifications

NETWORK
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2379, A2461, A2462
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2379 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2461, A2462
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, 5G
LAUNCH
Announced	2021, April 20
Status	Available
BODY
Dimensions	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm (11.05 x 8.46 x 0.25 in)
Weight	682 g (Wi-Fi), 685 g (5G) (1.50 lb)
Build	Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM, eSIM
	Stylus support (Bluetooth integration; magnetic)
DISPLAY
Type	Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (peak)
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	iPadOS 14.5.1, up to iPadOS 15.5, planned upgrade to iPadOS 16
Chipset	Apple M1
CPU	Octa-core
GPU	Apple GPU (8-core graphics)
MEMORY
Card slot	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Triple	12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF 10 MP, f/2.4, 125˚ (ultrawide) TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Features	Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
SELFIE CAMERA
Single	12 MP, f/2.4, 122˚ (ultrawide)
Features	Face detection, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS
SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5mm jack	No
COMMUNICATIONS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS (Wi‑Fi + Cellular model only)
NFC	No
Radio	No
USB	USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 4), DisplayPort, magnetic connector
FEATURES
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, barometer
	Siri natural language commands and dictation
BATTERY
Type	Li-Po (40.88 Wh), non-removable
Charging	Fast charging 18W
MISCELLANEOUS
Colors	Silver, Space Gray
Models	A2379, A2461, A2462, iPad13,8, iPad13,9, iPad13,10, iPad13,11
Price	About 1,344 USD