Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cellular) 128, 256 GB Specs
Identifers: iPad Pro (Wi-Fi + Cellular) - ML3N2LL/A* - A1652 - 2827 - iPad6,8
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With a larger display (and more powerful internals), the original iPad Pro was designed more with advanced content creation in mind than previous iPad models.
Both 12.9-Inch iPad Pro devices, this Cellular-equipped model and its Wi-Fi only brother, pack an "epic" fully-laminated 12.9-inch oxide TFT touch-sensitive Retina display with 5.6 million pixels (2732x2048 at 264 ppi) with a variable refresh rate and a fingerprint-resistant, antireflective coating. It is powered by an Apple A9X processor, has 4 GB of RAM, and this model has 128 GB or 256 GB of flash memory storage (256 GB option added March 21, 2016). Housing color options consist of silver with a white front, gold with a white front and a medium-toned "space" gray with a black front.
Other notable features include dual cameras -- a rear-mounted 8 megapixel "iSight" camera capable of shooting stills and 1080p video and a front-mounted 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera capable of shooting stills and 720p video, dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with HT80 with MIMO capability and Bluetooth 4.2, as well as dual microphones and two sets of stereo speakers designed to automatically switch to the set that is least likely to be muffled by the user.
Connectivity to computers, if desired, and power is provided by a Lightning port. A new "Smart Connector" provides connectivity for a new optional Apple Smart Keyboard (A1636, MJYR2LL/A, US$169) -- reminiscent of the Microsoft Surface Keyboard Cover -- as well as third-party keyboards. Additional input is available courtesy of a new optional "Apple Pencil" (A1603, MK0C2AM/A, US$99), which provides a variety of pressure sensitive sketching and drawing options.
The battery life of this iPad Pro model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and nine hours surfing the web using cellular data capabilities.
This Wi-Fi/Cellular iPad Pro has support for A-GPS, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, CDMA EV-DO, and perhaps most importantly LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, and 41. In the US and UK, this model is provided with an Apple SIM. In other countries, a traditional carrier nano SIM can be used.
Also see:
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| Introduction Date: |
September 9, 2015* |
Discontinued Date: |
June 5, 2017 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was introduced on September 9, 2015. It was first available for purchase on November 11, 2015. A 256 GB option was added March 21, 2016.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in 2015. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
3591 |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 provides 32-bit benchmarks for iOS models. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPad6,8 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, please see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 32-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPad6,8 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
3160 |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
5411 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 3 benchmarks are in 64-bit mode and are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPad6,8 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
3034 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
4992 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPad6,8 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
648 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
1195 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPad6,8 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
2.2 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A9X |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPad Pro models use an "Apple A9X" processor with "64-bit architecture and [an] M9 motion coprocessor" with an unspecified clockspeed, but third-party software analysis has determined that it runs around 2.24 GHz and has dual cores.
Also see: How fast is the iPad Pro compared to the iPad Air and iPad mini? How fast is the iPad Pro compared to the MacBook? |
| Onboard RAM: |
4 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
128, 256 GB |
| Details: |
*A press release from Adobe was first to report that the iPad Pro has 4 GB of RAM. Although this press release was removed later, it was correct as confirmed by third-party software analysis after the iPad Pro shipped.
Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPad? How? |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge (Lightning*) |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPad Pro does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer.
*As first confirmed by ArsTechnica, the Lightning port on the iPad Pro supports USB 3.0 with a theoretical future cable. It ships with a Lightning cable that supports USB 2.0. |
| Connectivity: |
USB 3 |
Ports: |
Lightning, Smart Connector, Headphone |
| Case Type: |
Tablet/Slate |
Form Factor: |
iPad Pro |
| Housing Color: |
Black or White* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The iPad Pro models are available with either a black glass front and a "Space" gray aluminum back, a white glass front and a silver colored aluminum back, or a white glass front and a gold colored aluminum back. |
| Built-in Display: |
12.9" Color* |
Display Resolution: |
2732x2048 (264 ppi) |
| Details: |
*The iPad Pro models have a 12.9" LED-backlit 2732 by 2048 "fully laminated" display (264 ppi) with an "oleophobic" (oil repellent) and antireflective coating. They also provide video mirroring and video out support up to 1080p using the "Lightning Digital AV Adapter" and the "Lightning to VGA Adapter."
Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How?
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac (HT80)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
4.2 |
| Details: |
*All iPad Pro configurations support 802.11a/b/g/n/ac on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (dual band) as well as HT80 with MIMO. |
| Cell Network: |
GSM/CDMA/LTE* |
Camera: |
8 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This iPad Pro model supports cellular data connectivity via AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon in the US and a large number of other carriers around the world. Specifically, it supports UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DCHSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900 MHz), and LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41)
**The iPad Pro has dual cameras. The rear "iSight" camera has an 8 megapixel sensor and supports still photographs as well as HD video recording (1080p up to 30 FPS with audio as well as "slo-mo" 120 fps video). It has a f/2.4 aperture. The front mounted "FaceTime HD" camera, designed to be used for video conferencing in conjunction with Apple's provided FaceTime software over a Wi-Fi network, has a 1.2 megapixel sensor and takes videos up to 720p. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Polymer (38.5 Whr) |
Battery Life (Music): |
9-10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that this iPad Pro (Wi-Fi/Cellular) model provides "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and 9 hours "surfing the web using [a] cellular data network." |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Apple does not report the standby time for the iPad Pro.
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| Apple Order No: |
ML3N2LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPad Pro (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| Details: |
*ML3N2LL/A refers to the white/silver color option with 128 GB of storage. In white/gold and black/gray, with 128 GB of storage, the order numbers are ML3Q2LL/A and ML3K2LL/A, respectively. The 256 GB options added March 21, 2016, in white/silver, white/gold, and black/gray are ML3W2LL/A, ML3Z2LL/A, and ML3T2LL/A, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1652 (EMC 2827) |
Model ID: |
iPad6,8 |
| Details: |
*Please note that the EMC number is not externally listed.
Also see: All iPhones with the A1652 Model Number, the 2827 EMC Number, and the iPad6,8 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 9.1 (13B143) |
Maximum OS: |
iPadOS 16.x* |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the last version of iOS 9; fully supports the last version of iOS 10 with the exception of the minor Raise to Wake and Ride-Booking features; fully supports the final version of iOS 11; fully supports the final version of iOS 12 with the exception of the minor Memoji and Camera Effects features; fully supports the last version of iPadOS 13, with the exception of the Adjust Portrait Lighting and "High-Key Mono" photography features and AR features (Motion Capture, People Occlusion); and fully supports the last version of iPadOS 14, with the exception of some advanced features (ARKit Depth API and Location Anchors, Spatial Audio via AirPods Pro, and On-Device Dictation).
This model supports iPadOS 15, but it does not support a significant number of advanced features (Spatial Audio, Portrait Mode, 3D Landmarks, Interactive Globe, Live Text in Photos, Live Text Translation, and Visual Look Up).
*Finally, this iPad Pro supports the final version of iPadOS 16, but it lacks support for a wide variety of advanced features including Stage Manager, Reference Mode, Live Text, expanded Siri capabilities, Accessibility Detection, Live Captions, improved Dictation, Virtual Memory Swap and Visual Look Up as well as Apple Music Sing (Karaoke). It does not support iPadOS 17 or later versions of the operating system at all.
On iPadOS 13 and later, this model does support the Sidecar feature when paired with a Mac.
Also see: Which iPad models support iPadOS 16? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 16? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
12.0 x 8.68 x 0.27 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.59 lbs. (723 g) |
| Details: |
The iPad Pro (held vertically) is 12.0 inches tall, 8.68 inches wide, and 0.27 of an inch deep (305.7 mm x 220.6 mm x 6.9 mm).
This iPad Pro version equipped with Wi-Fi and Cellular connectivity weighs 1.59 pounds (723 g). |
| Mac Support: |
OS X 10.7.5* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 7* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPad Pro, if syncing with iTunes is desired, is compatible with a Mac running OS X 10.7.5 or later or a Windows PC running Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.3 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad Pro models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPad Pro models support "H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High Profile level 5.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format." |
| Incl. Accessories: |
The iPad Pro models also include a Lightning to USB cable and USB power adapter.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPad. |
| Original Price: |
US$1079* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$250-US$350 |
| Details: |
*Regardless of color, in the US, this iPad Pro model originally cost US$1079 with 128 GB of storage. The 256 GB option added March 21, 2016 originally cost US$1229.
On September 7, 2016, Apple lowered the price of the 128 GB and 256 GB configurations to US$1029 and US$1129, respectively.
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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Global original prices for the iPad Pro 12.9" (Wi-Fi/Cellular) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$1429 |
Brazil: |
R$9.699 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $22,499 |
United States: |
US$1079* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€1229 |
Belgium: |
€1249 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 9,499 |
Finland: |
€1269 |
| France: |
€1249 |
Germany: |
€1229 |
| Ireland: |
€1269 |
Italy: |
€1249 |
| Luxembourg: |
€1207,71 |
Netherlands: |
€1249 |
| Norway: |
NOK 11.990 |
Portugal: |
€1269 |
| Spain: |
€1229 |
Sweden: |
SEK 11.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 1'229 |
United Kingdom: |
£899 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 7,888 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$8,288 |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥128,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 1,350,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 4,899 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 57,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$1,648 |
Taiwan: |
NT$37,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 41,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 26,370,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1699 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1899 |
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