iPad Pro with M2 chip - 11-inch and 12,9-inch models introduced

Two new Apple iPad Pro models were unveiled today through a press release and video. Apple has saved itself a big keynote and the new tablets with it M2 chip presented a little more sparsely. Nevertheless, the performance increases and new functions could be shown. For example, there is now a hover function for the Apple Pencil so that it can call up different previews when held over the display. The Stage Manager of iPadOS 16 was also shown. Below you will find the most important technical data as well as prices and other information for the 11-inch and 12,9-inch models.

Apple iPad Pro - data shared by the two models

Many of the specifications of the 11″ iPad Pro and the 12,9″ iPad Pro from 2022 are the same. That's why I'm keeping the common specs of the new Apple tablets in the following. You will then find the individual data, for example the dimensions, weight, display and battery capacity in Wh.

• Manufacturer: Apple
• Device: iPad Pro (late 2022)
• Device type: tablet computer
• System on Chip: M2 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
• Storage capacities: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB
• RAM: 8 GB RAM with 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB internal storage or 16 GB RAM with 1 TB and 2 TB internal storage
• Audio equipment: 5 microphones and 4 speakers
• Rear cameras: 12 MP wide angle lens with ƒ / 1.8 aperture and 10 MP ultra wide angle lens with ƒ / 2.4 aperture and 125 ° field of view
• Zoom: 2x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom
• Video recording: 4K with 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps; 1080p HD at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps; 720p HD at 30 fps
• ProRes video: 4K at 30 fps (only 128p at 1080 fps on 30GB models)
• Slow motion recording: 1080p HD at 120 fps or 240 fps
• TrueDepth camera on the front: 12 MP ultra wide angle camera with ƒ / 2.4 aperture and 122 ° field of view
• Video recording: 1080p HD at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
• Radio technology (all models): WLAN 6E with simultaneous dual band (2,4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
• Cellular technology (Wi-Fi + Cellular models): 5G, LTE and older cell phone generations (only data use, calls possible via WLAN)
• SIM card: Nano SIM, eSIM
• Location determination: WLAN, iBeacon, digital compass (all models) as well as GPS / GNSS and cellular network (Wi-Fi + Cellular models)
• Sensors: Face ID, LiDAR scanner, gyro sensor, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor
• Stylus input: Compatible with the 2nd generation Apple Pencil
• Physical interface: Thunderbolt / USB4 for charging, DisplayPort use, data transfer up to 40 Gbit / s
• Battery life: 9 to 10 hours when used such as web surfing or video playback
• Colors: silver or space gray
• Scope of delivery: iPad Pro, 1m USB-C charging cable, 20W USB-C power adapter

"The next-gen iPad Pro pushes the boundaries of what's possible on iPad. It offers even more versatility, performance and portability for the ultimate iPad experience" sagt Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "With the power of the M2 chip, iPad Pro brings together incredible performance and the most advanced technologies such as the innovative Apple Pencil hover function, ProRes video recording, super-fast wireless connections and the outstanding features of iPadOS 16. There is nothing quite like it."

11 ″ iPad Pro - dimensions, weight, display and battery

In addition to the common features, the two new iPad Pros from Apple also have differences. The size in the name already makes that clear. The size of the display is reflected in the case, the battery inside and the total weight. Here are the relevant data for the new 11″ iPad Pro from 2022:

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 247,6 mm x 178,5 mm x 5,9 mm 
• Weight: 466 g (Wi-Fi model) or 468 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular model)
• Display: Liquid Retina display with 2.388 x 1.668 pixels resolution, True Tone technology, P3 color space, 600 nits maximum brightness and 27,96 cm diagonal
• Battery: Lithium polymer battery with 28,65 watt hours

12,9 ″ iPad Pro - dimensions, weight, display and battery

Who else Data of the M1 models has in mind (i.e. probably nobody) will find that the dimensions, weight and other individual values ​​of the 11-inch model have not changed compared to the predecessor. The same goes for the 12,9-inch model, which has the same dimensions, weight, display and battery capacity as the 1 M2021 model:

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 280,6 mm x 214,9 mm x 6,4 mm
• Weight: 682 g (Wi-Fi model) or 684 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular model)
• Display: Liquid Retina XDR display with 2.732 x 2.048 pixels resolution, True Tone technology, P3 color space, 1.600 nits peak brightness (HDR) and 32,77 cm diagonal as well as mini-LED lighting with over 10.000 LEDs and 2.596 dimming zones, contrast ratio of 1.000.000: 1
• Battery: Lithium polymer battery with 40,88 watt hours

Apple iPad Pro (late 2022) Price – What do the tablets cost?

In addition to the two display diagonals, there are also differences in memory size and wireless technology. So you have the choice between a smaller model with a Liquid Retina display and a larger model with a Liquid Retina XDR display, storage capacities from 128 GB to 2 TB and between WLAN and WLAN + mobile communications. In the end, the following prices result for the individual combination options:

As of October 18, 2022; Changes possible

More information about the tablets and their functions

The use of the M2 chip as the second basic version of "Apple Silicon" results in a performance increase of the CPU unit of up to 1% compared to the previous models with M15 chip, an up to 35% faster graphics unit and a 50% faster memory data transmission. You can find more innovations, information about professional use of the display, cameras, iPadOS 16 functions and more in the Video, which introduced the new Apple tablets:

Johannes Domke

After graduating from high school, Johannes completed an apprenticeship as a business assistant specializing in foreign languages. But then he decided to research and write, which resulted in his independence. For several years he has been working for Sir Apfelot, among others. His articles include product introductions, news, manuals, video games, consoles, and more. He follows Apple keynotes live via stream.