If you think the iPad Pro is just too big, Apple’s got a smaller model just for you. Apple announced the 9.7-inch iPad Pro today at an event at the company’s headquarters.
It’s got all of the power of the larger iPad Pro, but pared down into a smaller package. Apple’s also added some improvements to entice buyers, including a special True Tone display that adjusts based on the ambient light around you.
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Whether you’re thinking of grabbing one, or just trying to decide which iPad to buy, we’ve rounded up the specs of this new iPad Pro, the original 12-inch iPad Pro and Apple’s smaller iPad Air 2.
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Check out the chart below to see how all three stack up against each other.
iPad Pro 9.7 | iPad Pro (2015) | iPad Air 2 | |
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Display size, resolution | 9.7-inch; 2,048×1,536 | 12.9-inch; 2,732×2,048 pixels | 9.6-inch; 2,048×1,536 pixels |
Pixel density | 264ppi | 264ppi | 264ppi |
Dimensions (Inches) | 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.24in | 12 x 8.7 x 0.27in | 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.24in |
Dimensions (Millimeters) | 240 x 169 x 6.1mm | 305 x 220 x 6.9mm | 240 x 170 x 6.1mm |
Weight (Pounds, Grams) | 0.96lbs (437g) | 1.59lbs (723g) | 0.98lbs (444g) |
Software | iOS 9.3 | iOS 9 | iOS 9 |
Camera | 12-megapixel | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
Front-facing camera | 5-megapixels | 1.2-megapixel; 720p HD video | 1.2-megapixel; 720p HD video |
Processor | Apple A9X chip (64-bit) with M9 motion co-processor | Apple A9X chip (64-bit) with M9 motion co-processor | Apple A8X chip (64-bit) with M8 motion co-processor |
Storage | 32GB, 128GB, 256GB | 32GB, 128GB, 256GB | 16GB, 64GB, 128GB |
RAM | TBA | 4GB | 2GB |
Battery | Up to 10 hours watching video on Wi‑Fi | Up to 10 hours watching video on Wi‑Fi | Up to 10 hours watching video on Wi‑Fi |
Touch ID | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Color options | Gray, silver, gold and rose gold | Gray, silver and gold | Gray, silver and gold |
Price, Wi-Fi Model (USD) | $599 (32GB); $749 (128GB); $899 (256GB) | $799 (32GB); $949 (128GB); $1099 (256GB) | $399 (16GB); $599 (64GB); $699 (128GB) |
Price, Wi-Fi Model (GBP) | £499 (32GB); £619 (128GB); £739 (256GB) | £679 (32GB); £799 (128GB) | £399 (16GB); £479 (64GB); £559 (128GB) |
Price, Wi-Fi Model (AUD) | AU$899 (32GB); AU$1,149 (128GB) AU$ 1,399 (256GB) | AU$1,249 (32GB); AU$1,499 (128GB) | AU$699 (16GB); AU$829 (64GB); AU$959 (128GB) |