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Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)

The A12Z big-screen Pro that added LiDAR and trackpad support.

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Buying call

The 2020 12.9-inch iPad Pro paired the A12Z Bionic with 6GB of memory, added a LiDAR scanner and a 10MP ultra-wide camera beside the 12MP main sensor, and arrived alongside trackpad support in iPadOS. The 2732x2048 120Hz ProMotion display and four speakers are still excellent. Performance is barely ahead of the 2018 model, iPadOS limits pro multitasking, and the big 641g slate is unwieldy in the hand.

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Key specs
Battery
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
Display type
Liquid Retina display
Rear camera
12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture - Ultra Wide:
Weight
641 g
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
IPS
Size
12.9" (328 mm)
Brightness
600 nits
Performance
Processor
A12
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Body
Dimensions
height: 11.04 inches (280.6 mm); width: 8.46 inches (214.9 mm); depth: 0.23 inch (5.9 mm)
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display12.9" (328 mm)IPS
ChipsetA12
RAM / storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The 2020 12.9-inch iPad Pro paired the A12Z Bionic with 6GB of memory, added a LiDAR scanner and a 10MP ultra-wide camera beside the 12MP main sensor, and arrived alongside trackpad support in iPadOS. The 2732x2048 120Hz ProMotion display and four speakers are still excellent. Performance is barely ahead of the 2018 model, iPadOS limits pro multitasking, and the big 641g slate is unwieldy in the hand.

Best for

Artists and media fans who want a huge ProMotion canvas

Not for

Owners of the 2018 iPad Pro or anyone who wants a light tablet

Main strengthLarge 12.9-inch 120Hz ProMotion display
Main weaknessA12Z is a small step over the 2018 chip
Reasons to buy
Large 12.9-inch 120Hz ProMotion display
LiDAR scanner and 10MP ultra-wide camera
Excellent four-speaker audio
Trackpad and keyboard support
Reasons to avoid
A12Z is a small step over the 2018 chip
iPadOS limits pro multitasking
Large and heavy for handheld use
Measured view8.2/10What the pros say.
Head to head

How it stacks up

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Display
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Chipset
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Chipset
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Display
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Chipset
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Product data

Full specifications

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Display

Display type
Liquid Retina display
Brightness
600

Battery & Charging

Battery
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
Charging port
USB-C

Camera

Rear camera
  • 12MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture - Ultra Wide:
  • 10MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture, and 125° field of view - 2x optical zoom out; digital zoom up to 5x - Five-element lens (Wide and Ultra Wide) - Brighter True Tone flash - Panorama (up to
  • 63MP) - Sapphire crystal lens cover - Backside illumination sensor - Hybrid IR filter - Autofocus with Focus Pixels (Wide) - Tap to focus with Focus Pixels (Wide) - Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi
  • Wi-Fi 6
  • simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
  • HT80 with MIMO
Bluetooth
5.0
Ports
USB-C

Body

Dimensions
280.6 x 214.9 x 5.9 mm
Weight
641 g
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