Apple iPad Pro 9.7 specs vs. the original iPad Pro and iPad Air 2 specs

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
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)

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