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Apple iPad Pro 11 (2020) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)

What iPad Pro 11 (2020) does better (2) and where iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) wins (16) — every spec side by side.

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2020)
Apple · 2020iPad Pro 11 (2020)
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $860
vs
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
9.2Score
16 advantages≈ $1,550
Higher score
7.4Display8.5
6.9Performance9.3
5.1Battery8.4
5.7Memory & storage8.4
6.1Features9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

iPad Pro 11 (2020)iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)
178.5 × 247.65.9214.9 × 280.66.4
iPad Pro 11 (2020)iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)Difference
Height247.6 mm280.6 mm−33 mm
Width178.5 mm214.9 mm−36.4 mm
Thickness5.9 mm6.4 mm−0.5 mm
Weight471 g682 g−211 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is iPad Pro 11 (2020) better than iPad Pro 12.9 (2022)?

  1. Weight471 g vs 682 g+45%
  2. Thickness5.9 mm vs 6.4 mm+8%

Why is iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) better than iPad Pro 11 (2020)?

  1. RAM6 GB vs 16 GB2.7×
  2. Peak brightness600 nits vs 1,600 nits2.7×
  3. Battery capacity7,538 mAh vs 10,758 mAh+43%
  4. Storage (max)1,024 GB vs 2,048 GB2×
  5. 5GNo · iPad Pro 11 (2020): Yes
  6. Screen size11″ vs 12.9″+17%
  7. CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 3.49 GHz+40%
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
  9. Front camera7 MP vs 12 MP+71%
  10. Measured brightness584 nits vs 600 nits+3%
  11. USB version3.1 vs 4+29%
  12. Resolution (short side)1,668 px vs 2,048 px+23%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight471 g682 g
Thickness5.9 mm6.4 mm
Height247.6 mm280.6 mm
Width178.5 mm214.9 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackAluminiumAluminium
Glass protectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coatingScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
ColoursSilver, Space GraySilver, Space Gray
Display
Screen size11″12.9″
PanelIPS LCDLiquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (short side)1,668 px2,048 px
Resolution (long side)2,388 px2,732 px
Pixel density265 ppi265 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,600 nits
Measured brightness584 nits600 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.9%85.4%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetApple A12Z BionicApple M2
Chip makerAppleApple
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.5 GHz3.49 GHz
GPUApple GPUApple GPU
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,679—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,517—
Memory
RAM6 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB2,048 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe
Memory card slotNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity7,538 mAh10,758 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging30 W30 W
Charged in 30 min34%38%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
Cellular (LTE)YesYes
5GNoYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth55.3
USBUSB Type-C 3.1USB Type-C 4 (Thunderbolt 3)
USB version3.14
Video output (USB-C / DisplayPort)YesYes
NFCNoNo
GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Features
Stylus supportYesYes
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
3D face unlock (Face ID)YesYes
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Cameras
Rear camera12 MP12 MP
Rear camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Rear cameras22
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Front camera7 MP12 MP
4K front-camera videoNoNo
Software
OS at launchiPadOS 13.4iPadOS 16.1
PlatformiPadOSiPadOS
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