How the 'new' iPad compares to the rest of Apple’s tablets
A processor upgrade and Pencil support are the only major changes.
The iPad line has diversified a bit the past few years, with Apple introducing two sizes of its "Pro" model in addition to a more basic 9.7-inch device. But, while last year's tablet offered some decent specs at a friendly $329 price point, it lacked few of Apple's more modern flourishes. Apple's "new" 9.7-inch iPad rectifies some of that by upgrading to an A10 processor and (most importantly) adding Pencil support. The hope here is it can go toe-to-toe with affordable Chromebooks that have taken over classrooms. It helps that schools can buy an iPad for $299, but the price hasn't budged for consumers -- you'll still need to cough up $329. So, how does it compare to its iPad siblings? Check out the table below to see all the most important specs.
iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 2017) | ||||
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Price | $299 for schools / $329 retail | $329 / $429 | $649 / $749 / $949 | $799 / $949 / $1,149 |
Dimensions | 240 x 169.5 x 7.5mm (9.4 x 6.6 x 0.29 inches) | 240 x 169.5 x 7.5mm (9.4 x 6.6 x 0.29 inches) | 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1mm (9.8 x 6.8 x 0.24 inches) | 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9mm (12 x 8.68 x 0.27 inches) |
Weight | 469g (1.03 pounds) | 469g (1.03 pounds) | 469g (1.03 pounds) | 677g (1.49 pounds) |
OS | iOS 11 | iOS 11 | iOS 11 | iOS 11 |
Display | 9.7-inch IPS LCD Retina display | 9.7-inch IPS LCD Retina display | 10.5-inch IPS LCD Retina display | 12.9-inch IPS LCD Retina display |
Resolution | 2,048 x 1,536 (264 ppi) | 2,048 x 1,536 (264 ppi) | 2,224 x 1,668 (264 ppi) | 2,732 x 2,048 (264 ppi) |
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Processor | Apple A10 | Apple A9 | Apple A10X | Apple A10X |
Memory | TBA | 2GB | 4GB | 4GB |
Storage | 32 / 128GB | 32 / 128GB | 64 / 256 / 512GB | 64 / 256 / 512GB |
Front camera | 1.2MP, f/2.2, 720p video | 1.2MP, f/2.2, 720p video | 7MP, f/2.2, 1080p video | 7MP, f/2.2, 1080p video |
Rear camera | 8MP, f/2.4, 1080p video at 30fps | 8MP, f/2.4, 1080p video at 30fps | 12MP, f/1.8, 4K video at 30fps | 12MP, f/1.8, 4K video at 30fps |
Cellular radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
WiFi | Dual band 802.11ac | Dual band 802.11ac | Dual band 802.11ac | Dual band 802.11ac |
Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.2 | v4.2 | v4.2 |
Battery | 10 hours | 32.4 Wh, 10 hours | 30.4 Wh, 10 hours | 41 Wh, 10 hours |
Pencil support | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
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