Definition: iPad Pro
Apple's most advanced tablet family. Introduced in 2015 with a 12.9" Retina Display screen and up to 128GB of storage. The Pro is faster than previous iPad models and rivals Apple's own laptop computers (see MacBook). Its four speakers boosted tablet volume significantly.
Features of Current Pro Models
In 2018, an 11" model was added, and both the 11" and 12.9" Pros switched from the Lightning connector to USB Type-C for charging and data transfer. The Home button and fingerprint scanner were replaced with gestures and facial recognition (see Touch ID and Face ID), and a new Smart Keyboard became an option (integrated cover and keyboard). See Apple Pencil, Live Photos, iPad and iOS versions.
The Split Screen iPad Pro
Features of Current Pro Models
In 2018, an 11" model was added, and both the 11" and 12.9" Pros switched from the Lightning connector to USB Type-C for charging and data transfer. The Home button and fingerprint scanner were replaced with gestures and facial recognition (see Touch ID and Face ID), and a new Smart Keyboard became an option (integrated cover and keyboard). See Apple Pencil, Live Photos, iPad and iOS versions.
CURRENT PRO MODELS
Weight Max.
Gen (Year) Resolution (lbs) Storage CPU
12.9" (Face ID and Type C)
3 (2018) 2732x2048 1.39 1TB A12X
11" (Face ID and Type C)
1 (2018) 2388x1668 1.03 1TB A12X
DISCONTINUED PRO MODELS
12.9"
2 (2017) 2732x2048 1.49
1 (2015) 2732x2048 1.57
10.5" (Touch ID and Lightning)
1 (2017) 2224x1668 1.03 512GB A10X
9.7"
1 (2016) 2048x1536 .96
In 2015, the Pro debuted as Apple's largest tablet. (Image courtesy of PCMag.com.)