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Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021) vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)

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Apple iPad Pro 12.9
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)

Compared 2 smartphones : Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021) Manufactured in May, 2021, with display 12.9 with chipsetApple M1 (iPad), vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022), Manufactured in October, 2022with chipsetApple M2 (iPad). Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
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Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)
    Reasons to choose Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB
    - 8/512 GB
    - 16/1024 GB
    - 16/2048 GB    		 - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB
    - 8/512 GB
    - 16/1024 GB
    - 16/2048 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021) and Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
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    Function
    Importance (Weight)
    Display:
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    Performance:
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Tablets:
    iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)
    vs
    iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type Mini LED Mini LED
    Size 12.9 in 12.9 in
    Resolution 2048x2732 pixels 2048x2732 pixels
    Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
    Pixel density 265 ppi 265 ppi
    Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate Yes (24-120 Hz) Yes (24-120 Hz)
    Max brightness 600 nits 1000 nits
    HDR support Yes Dolby Vision Yes HDR10
    Screen-to-body ratio 85.5 % 85.5 %
    Features n/a DCI-P3
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)
    612 nits
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    602 nits
    sRGB gamut99.9 %100 %
    PWM (Flicker)19190 Hz6401 Hz
    Response time23 ms36 ms
    Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)], [Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 280.6 mm (11.05 in) 280.6 mm (11.05 in)
    Width 214.9 mm (8.46 in) 214.9 mm (8.46 in)
    Thickness 6.4 mm (0.25 in) 6.4 mm (0.25 in)
    Weight 682 g (24.06 oz) 682 g (24.06 oz)
    Area 603 cm² (93.47 in²) 603 cm² (93.47 in²)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Metal Metal
    Frame Metal Metal
    Colors - Silver
    - Gray    		 - Silver
    - Gray
    Fingerprint sensor No No
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)
    85.5 %
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    85.5 %

    Performance

    Testing Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021) and Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022) In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Apple M1 (iPad) Apple M2 (iPad)
    Max Frequency 3200 MHz 3490 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
    Architecture - 4/3.2 (Icestorm)
    - 4/2.1 (Firestorm)    		 - 4/2.42 (Blizzard)
    - 4/3.49 (Avalanche)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 5 nm 5 nm
    Neural Processor Apple Neural Engine Apple Neural Engine
    Graphics Apple M1 GPU Apple M2 GPU
    GPU Cores 1024 1024
    GPU Frequency 1278 MHz 1398 MHz
    FLOPS 2617 GFLOPS 2918 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)
    2324
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    2617
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)
    8559
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    10085
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)23242617
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)855910085
    Sources: Geekbench v6 [Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)], [Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)]
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)
    1708836
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    2151843
    CPU494805545040
    GPU688229922447
    Memory197010342602
    UX328792341754
    NanoReview Score17088362151843
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)
    17076
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    19845
    Max Surface Temp.39.2 °C39.1 °C
    Stability73 %74 %
    Graphics Test102 fps118 fps
    Graphics Score1707619845
    Sources: 3DMark [Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)], [Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)]

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size 8 GB 8 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR5
    Memory Frequency 4266 MHz 6400 MHz
    Channels 2 4
    Storage
    Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
    Storage TypeNVMeNVMe
    Memory CardNoNo

    Software

    OS iPadOS 14.5.1 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3) iPadOS 16.1 (Upgradeable to iPadOS 18.3)

    Battery

    Volume 10758 mAh 10758 mAh
    Max Charging Power 30 W 30 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (50% in 65 min) Yes (50% in 40 min)
    Full Charge Time 2:15 h 2:00 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)
    32:24
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    30:20
    Web Browsing10:29 h10:34 h
    Video Playback15:19 h15:35 h
    Games07:27 h07:16 h
    Standby Mode199 h173 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
    Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels 4032x3024 pixels
    Flash Quad LED Quad LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 240 fps (1080p)
    Wide-angle lens 125 ° 125 °
    Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
    Ultra-wide: 10 MP
    Depth    		 Standard: 12 MP
    Ultra-wide: 10 MP
    Depth
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 Bokeh effect
    Main lens
    Matrix12 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Sensor size1/3.0"1/3.0"
    AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix10 MP10 MP
    Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 12 MP 12 MP
    Matrix 4032x3024 pixels 4032x3024 pixels
    Aperture f/2.4 f/2.4
    Sensor n/a CMOS
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi MiMO
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 5.3
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 4.0 4.0
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort Yes Yes
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    NFC* No No
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*11
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    eSIM Support *YesYes
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHzn/a
    3G BandsUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHzUMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
    5G SupportYesYes

    Sound

    Speakers 4.0 4.0
    3.5 mm Jack No No
    FM Radio No No
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th Gen, 2021)
    83.9 dB
    Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (6th Gen, 2022)
    84.3 dB

    Other

    Class Flagship Flagship
    Announced April, 2021 yr October, 2022 yr
    Release Date May, 2021 yr October, 2022 yr
    Launch Price ($) 1099 1099
    Sensors - Barometer
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Face Sensor    		 - Barometer
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Face Sensor
    Charger Included Yes 20 W Yes 20 W
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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