Apple iPad Pro 2021 (5. Gen)

5G, 12.90", 256 GB, Space grey
172Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 8 tests

iPad Pro comes with the powerful Apple M1 chip for optimal performance and all-day battery life. A stunning 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display for viewing and editing HDR photos and videos.
With 5G Cellular for incredible speeds when Wi-Fi isn't available. And a front-facing camera with Keep in Picture follow mode that automatically aligns during a video call to keep you in the center of the frame. The iPad Pro has Pro cameras and a LiDAR scanner for stunning photos, videos, and immersive AR. Thunderbolt / USB 4 for connecting powerful accessories. You can take the Apple Pencil to take notes, draw, and annotate documents. And the Magic Keyboard for responsive typing and a built-in trackpad.

Key specifications

Operating system
iPadOS
Operating System Version
iPadOS 14
Memory
8 GB
Max. picture resolution
2732 x 2048 pixels
Mobile processor
Apple M1
USB connector type
USB-C
Colour
Grey
Item number
15713932

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Tablets
Manufacturer no.
MHR63TY/A
Release date
4/21/2021

Tablet properties

Colour group
Grey
Exact colour description
Space grey
Target group
Adults
Operation
Touch screen
Touch
Multi-touch
Tablet equipment
Integrated loudspeakers, 
Integrated microphone
Number of speakers
4 x
Sensors
Accelerometer, 
Ambient light sensor, 
Barometer, 
Fall Detection Sensor, 
LiDAR scanner
Unlocking type
Face Unlock

Operating system

Operating system
iPadOS
Operating System Version
iPadOS 14

Display properties

Display size (inches)
12.90"
Screen technology
IPS with LED backlight
Max. picture resolution
2732 x 2048 pixels
Pixel density
264 dpi

Connectivity

Connectivity
USB
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Bluetooth version
5.0 LE

Mobile networks

Mobile phone standard
5G
SIM card type
eSIM, 
Nano SIM

Processor

Mobile processor
Apple M1
Number of processor cores
8 -Core

Camera properties

Camera resolution
12 Mpx
Front camera resolution
12 Mpx
Camera Functions
Autofocus, 
Geotagging, 
Image stabilisation, 
Zoom function
Max. Video resolution front camera
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Max. Video resolution rear camera
3840 x 2160 Pixels

Data storage properties

Memory
8 GB
Storage capacity
256 GB
Disk type
SSD

Tablet features

Type of satellite navigation system
A-GPS, 
Galileo, 
GLONASS, 
QZSS

Interface

USB connector type
USB-C
Additional connection
DisplayPort

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Capacity
7600 mAh
Battery life
10 h

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Apple Siri

Sustainability

Sustainability
Energy-efficient use
Sustainable products and raw materials
Label
Energystar, 
RE100, 
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB-C adapter, 
USB-C cable

Product dimensions

Length
28.06 cm
Width
21.49 cm
Height
0.64 cm
Weight
684 g

Package dimensions

Length
29.40 cm
Width
23 cm
Height
5.20 cm
Weight
1.18 kg

Overall ratingVery good90/100
Very good86/100Rank 1 out of 20
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