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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) vs iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)

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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
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iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)
iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)9.0Excellent· Top score
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The short verdict

iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024) edges it on score

The iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024) leads overall; pick the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) if its strengths below matter more to you.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
8.3
iPad Pro 13" (7th Gen, 2024)
9.0
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 13" (7th Gen, 2024) if
  • Artists and editors who want the tandem OLED iPad Pro experience at a used or clearance price.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Display4 differences
Screen size
12.9"
13"
Display type
Liquid Retina XDR display
Ultra Retina XDR display
Refresh rate
120
120 Hz (ProMotion)
Brightness
600
SDR brightness: 1000 nits max · XDR brightness: 1000 nits max full screen · 1600 nits peak (HDR content only)
Performance3 differences
Chipset
Apple M1
Apple M4 (iPad)
GPU
8-core GPU
Apple GPU 10-core
CPU
8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
9-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores
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
38.99 Wh lithium-polymer
Charging port
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
USB-C with Thunderbolt / USB 4
Memory1 difference
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Camera1 difference
Primary camera
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12 MP
Connectivity3 differences
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3
Ports
Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)
USB Type-C
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 · simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) · HT80 with MIMO
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Body2 differences
Dimensions
280.6 x 214.9 x 6.4 mm
11.09 in (28.2 cm)
Weight
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579 g
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