iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)

Liquid Retina XDR display

Uses an array of over 10,000 custom mini-LEDs grouped into 2,596 full-array local dimming zones; achieves 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 nits full-screen brightness, and 1600 nits peak HDR brightness; supports advanced HDR workflows (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG).

Apple silicon M1 chip

8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency), 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, matching Mac silicon performance.

Thunderbolt / USB 4 connector

40Gbps bidirectional throughput supporting high-speed RAID arrays, 10GbE network adapters, and external displays up to 6K (Apple Pro Display XDR).

5G cellular networking

High-speed 5G support including mmWave (US) and sub-6GHz globally.

Center Stage front camera

12MP Ultra Wide camera (122-degree FOV) with intelligent automatic subject framing.

16GB RAM option on 1TB and 2TB tiers

8GB RAM on 128GB, 256GB, 512GB tiers; 16GB RAM on 1TB, 2TB tiers.

2TB storage tier option

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Smart HDR 3 for photos

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Chassis thickness

Increased from 5.9 mm to 6.4 mm (+0.5 mm) to accommodate the mini-LED backlight array and optical diffuser sheets.

Weight

Increased from 641 g / 643 g to 682 g (Wi-Fi) / 684 g (Cellular).

Starting price

Increased from $999 to $1,099 (US) for Wi-Fi and $1,299 (US) for Wi-Fi + Cellular (128GB) reflecting the mini-LED display cost.

Standard edge-lit LED backlight on 12.9-inch iPad Pro

Replaced by mini-LED backlight.

A-series chip branding on iPad Pro line

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12.9-inch screen size

2732 x 2048 resolution at 264 ppi.

ProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and True Tone display

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LiDAR Scanner, 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide rear camera array

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Face ID TrueDepth facial recognition in all orientations

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Apple Pencil (2nd generation) magnetic attachment and wireless charging

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Magic Keyboard compatibility

Compatible with existing Magic Keyboard (though tighter fit due to 0.5 mm thickness increase).

10-hour battery life

Powered by a 40.88-watt-hour battery.