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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) vs iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
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The short verdict

Scores are tied

Both score the same. Use the key differences and prices below to decide.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
8.3
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
8.3
Choose the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) if
  • Video editors, photographers and HDR film fans
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Choose the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) if
  • Artists and video editors who want a 12.9-inch mini-LED iPad Pro at a used price.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Display2 differences
Display type
Liquid Retina XDR display
Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED IPS
Brightness
600
600 nits max
Performance3 differences
Chipset
Apple M1
Apple M2
GPU
8-core GPU
10-core GPU
Gpu cores
8-core GPU
10-core GPU
Battery & Charging2 differences
Capacity
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video, Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
40.88 Wh
Charging port
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB-C)
Memory1 difference
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
128 GB
Camera1 difference
Primary camera
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12 MP
Connectivity4 differences
Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 6 · simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) · HT80 with MIMO
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; speeds up to 2.4 Gbps 4
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Ports
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
Thunderbolt / USB 4
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 · simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) · HT80 with MIMO
Wi-Fi 6E
Body1 difference
Weight
682 g
0.1 oz (2 g)
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