Apple iPad Pro 9.7" (Wi-Fi/Cellular) 32, 128, 256 GB Specs
Identifers: iPad Pro 9.7" Wi-Fi + Cellular - MLPX2LL/A* - A1674 - 2977 - iPad6,4
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Effectively, a "mini" iPad Pro, albeit with some significant improvements and drawbacks compared to its larger, older 12.9-inch brothers, the iPad Pro 9.7-inch models are marketed both as the "ultimate upgrade for existing iPad users" interested in advanced content creation and as a "replacement for PC users."
Both 9.7-inch iPad Pro devices, this Cellular-equipped model and its Wi-Fi only twin, feature a fully-laminated 9.7-inch LED-backlit 2048x1536 (264 ppi, DCI-P3 color gamut) touch-sensitive "Retina" display with dynamic white balance adjusting "True Tone" technology as well as a fingerprint-resistant, antireflective coating.
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro models are powered by an Apple A9X processor, have 2 GB of RAM, and either 32 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB of flash memory storage packed in a Black and Space Gray, White and Silver, White and Gold, or White and Rose Gold case.
Other significant features include dual cameras -- a rear-mounted 12 megapixel "iSight" camera capable of shooting stills and 4K video and a front-mounted 5 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 "Smart Connector" provides connectivity for a device-specific small Apple Smart Keyboard. Additional input also is available courtesy of an 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.
This Wi-Fi/Ceullar 9.7-inch iPad Pro has support for A-GPS as well as LTE Advanced (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, and 41). It has an "Embedded Apple SIM" that can be used to switch between some carriers, like T-Mobile in the US, as well as a nano SIM slot to use "traditional" SIM cards.
Also see:
- What are all the differences between the 9.7" iPad Pro and 12.9" iPad Pro? Which is best for me? (In-Depth)
- What are the "pros and cons" of the iPad Pro line? Is one the best iPad for me? (Quick Read)
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| Introduction Date: |
March 21, 2016* |
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.
Also see: All iPad models introduced in 2016. |
| Processors: |
1 (2 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
3443 |
| 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 iPad6,4 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 iPad6,4 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): |
3058 |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
5247 |
| 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 iPad6,4 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): |
2959 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
4883 |
| 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 iPad6,4 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): |
643 |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
1176 |
| 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 iPad6,4 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: |
2.1 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A9X |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the 9.7-inch 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 at around 2.16 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: |
2 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
32, 128, 256 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the 9.7-inch iPad Pro. However, as first discovered by TechCrunch reporter Matthew Panzarino, it has 2 GB of LPDDR4 RAM.
Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPad? How? |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge (Lightning*) |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro does not offer a "disk mode" for file transfer.
*As first spotted by Jeff Carlson, the Lightning port on the 9.7-inch iPad Pro supports USB 2.0 rather than USB 3.0 like the larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro. |
| Connectivity: |
USB 2 |
Ports: |
Lightning, Smart Connector, Headphone |
| Case Type: |
Tablet |
Form Factor: |
iPad Pro 9.7" |
| Housing Color: |
Black or White* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*The 9.7-inch 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, a white glass front and a gold colored aluminum back, or a white glass front and a pink-tinted "Rose" gold colored aluminum back. |
| Built-in Display: |
9.7" Color* |
Display Resolution: |
2048x1536 (264 ppi) |
| Details: |
*The 9.7-inch iPad Pro models have a 9.7" LED-backlit 2048 by 1536 "fully laminated" display (264 ppi) with an "oleophobic" (oil repellent) and antireflective coating (reported to be 40% less reflective than the iPad Air 2, even). Apple also notes that it is a "wide color display" (DCI-P3 color gamut) as well as introduces a new "True Tone" feature that evaluates the color temperature and ambient brightness of your surroundings and dynamically adjusts the display's white balance to match.
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro line also supports AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV 2nd Gen and later models as well as provides 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 9.7-inch 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: |
12 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This 9.7-inch 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+/DC-HSDPA (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 Advanced (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41)."
**The 9.7-inch iPad Pro has dual cameras. The rear "iSight" camera has a 12 megapixel sensor and supports still photographs as well as 4K video recording (3840x2160 at 30 FPS with audio as well as 1080p at 30 FPS or 60 FPS, 720p at 30 FPS and slo-mo support for 1080p at 120 FPS and 720p at 240 FPS). It has a f/2.2 aperture. It has Cinematic Video Stabilization support as well as 3x video zoom, too.
The front mounted "FaceTime HD" camera, designed primarily to be used for video conferencing in conjunction with Apple's provided FaceTime software over a Wi-Fi network (as well as Selfies for those who enjoy such activities), has a 5 megapixel sensor and takes videos up to 720p. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Polymer (27.5 Whr) |
Battery Life (Music): |
9-10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimates that this 9.7-inch iPad Pro provides "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and up to 9 hours 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: |
MLPX2LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPad Pro 9.7" Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| Details: |
*MLPX2LL/A refers to the white/silver color option with 32 GB of storage. In White/Silver with 128 GB and 256 GB of storage, respectively, the order numbers are MLQ42LL/A and MLQ72LL/A. In Black/Space Gray with 32 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB of storage, the order numbers are MLPW2LL/A, MLQ32LL/A, and MLQ62LL/A, respectively. In White/Gold, the order numbers are MLPY2LL/A, MLQ52LL/A, and MLQ82LL/A. Finally, in White/Rose Gold, the order numbers are MLYJ2LL/A, MLYL2LL/A, and MLYM2LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1674 (EMC 2977) |
Model ID: |
iPad6,4 |
| Details: |
*Please note that the EMC number is not externally listed.
Also see: All iPads with the A1674 Model Number, the 2977 EMC Number, and the iPad6,4 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 9.3 (13E234) |
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: |
9.4 x 6.6 x 0.24 |
Avg. Weight: |
0.98 lbs. (444 g) |
| Details: |
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro (held vertically) is 9.4 inches tall, 6.6 inches wide, and 0.24 of an inch deep (240 mm x 169.5 mm x 6.1 mm).
This 9.7-inch iPad Pro equipped with Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity weighs 0.98 pounds (444 g). |
| Mac Support: |
OS X 10.8.5* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 7* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, if syncing with iTunes is desired, is compatible with a Mac running OS X 10.8.5 or later or a Windows PC running Windows 7 or later and iTunes 12.3.3 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the 9.7-inch 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 9.7-inch 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$729, US$879, US$1029* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$175-US$250 |
| Details: |
*Regardless of color, in the US, this 9.7-inch iPad Pro model originally cost US$729, US$879, and US$1029 with 32 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB of storage, respectively.
**On September 7, 2016, Apple left the price for the entry-level 32 GB option the same US$729, but cut the price of the options with 128 GB and 256 GB of storage to US$829 and US$929, 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).
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the iPad Pro 9.7" (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.
For global original prices for all iPod, iPhone, and iPad models in one particular country on a single page, please refer to Everyi.com's Global Original Prices section.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$979, C$1179, C$1379 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
| Mexico: |
MXN $15,399, $18,699, $21,999 |
United States: |
US$729, US$879, US$1029* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€829, €1009, €1189 |
Belgium: |
€839, €1019, €1199 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 6,399, 7,799, 9,199 |
Finland: |
€849, €1029, €1209 |
| France: |
€845, €1025, €1205 |
Germany: |
€839, €1019, €1199 |
| Ireland: |
€849, €1029, €1209 |
Italy: |
€839, €1019, €1199 |
| Luxembourg: |
€811,27, €985,32, €1159,36 |
Netherlands: |
€839, €1019, €1199 |
| Norway: |
NOK 8.490, 9.990, 11.490 |
Portugal: |
€849, €1029, €1209 |
| Spain: |
€829, €1009, €1189 |
Sweden: |
SEK 7.995, 9.695, 11.395 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 839, 1'019, 1'199 |
United Kingdom: |
£599, £719, £839 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 5,388, 6,388, 7,388 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$5,688, HK$6,888, HK$8,088 |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥82,800, ¥100,800, ¥118,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 910,000, 1,030,000, 1,149,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 3,299, 3,699, 4,099 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 39,990, 44,990, 49,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$1,098, S$1,358, S$1,618 |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
THB 27,900, 33,900, 39,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 17,980,000, 21,680,000, 24,880,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$1099, A$1349, A$1599 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1269, NZ$1549, NZ$1819 |
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