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Apple iPad Pro 12.9" (5th gen, 2021): The first iPad with M1 silicon and a mini-LED XDR display.

SpecEagle Editorial·May 2021·$1,099·Score 86/100

iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) was the first iPad with Mac-class M1 silicon and a mini-LED XDR display — a step-change in tablet capability.

Key specs at launch

Display
12.9" mini-LED 120 Hz
Chipset
Apple M1
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
12 MP + 10 MP
Battery
10,758 mAh
Weight
682 g
What stands out
  • First iPad with M1 silicon.
  • Mini-LED XDR HDR display.
  • Thunderbolt USB-C.
  • Center Stage selfie cam.
What to watch
  • Heavier than the 4th gen.
  • $1,099 starting price.
  • Software didn't fully use the M1 power.
  • No new design.
The phone it has to beat
iQOO 11
$650 · score 90/100