iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)

Transplants Mac-class Apple silicon M1 into an 11-inch iPad, bringing Thunderbolt/USB 4, 5G, and Center Stage to the compact pro canvas.

Generation delta

What changed?

Apple silicon M1 chip
8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine. Delivers 50% faster CPU and 40% faster GPU performance over A12Z Bionic.
Silicon
Thunderbolt / USB 4 connector
Port bandwidth quadrupled to 40Gbps; supports high-speed external storage, docks, and external displays up to 6K resolution (including Apple Pro Display XDR).
Display
5G cellular networking
Supports ultra-fast 5G connectivity (including mmWave in the US, sub-6GHz globally) with eSIM support.
Connectivity
12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage
122-degree field of view front camera uses machine learning to automatically pan, zoom, and keep subjects centered during video calls.
Camera
Unified Memory Architecture up to 16GB
8GB RAM on 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage tiers; 16GB RAM on 1TB and 2TB tiers.
Storage
2TB storage tier option
Doubling previous maximum capacity to 2TB.
Storage
Smart HDR 3 for photos
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Software

Performance and memory bandwidth
2x faster storage access speed and unified memory pool shared between CPU and GPU.
Silicon
Front camera resolution
Upgraded from 7MP FaceTime HD to 12MP Ultra Wide with Center Stage.
Camera
Weight
Reduced slightly to 466 g (Wi-Fi) / 468 g (Cellular) (from 471 g / 473 g).
Connectivity

A-series mobile chip branding on iPad Pro line
Replaced by Apple M-series silicon.
Silicon

11-inch Liquid Retina display
2388 x 1668 resolution at 264 ppi, ProMotion 120Hz, True Tone, P3, 600 nits peak brightness (retains standard LED backlight, unlike 12.9-inch mini-LED).
Display
LiDAR Scanner, 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide rear cameras
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Camera
Face ID TrueDepth system
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Sensors
5.9 mm thin flat-edge aluminum enclosure
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Design
Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Magic Keyboard compatibility
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Input
10-hour battery life
Powered by a 28.65-watt-hour battery.
Power