iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
The large Pro gains LiDAR, dual cameras and an A12Z Bionic.
Overview
The 2020 12.9-inch iPad Pro was a mid-cycle update. The body, display and Face ID system matched the 2018 model, but a camera module now housed a 12-megapixel wide lens, a 10-megapixel ultra wide and the new LiDAR scanner.
The A12Z Bionic improved graphics performance, and every configuration shipped with 6 GB of memory. The larger enclosure allowed a bigger battery, which still delivered about ten hours of use.
It was the model most closely associated with the Magic Keyboard launch, since the 12.9-inch size paired well with the trackpad-equipped case. Software features such as iPadOS 13.4's cursor support helped position it as a laptop alternative.
Why it mattered
Paired with the Magic Keyboard, it was the model that made pointer-driven iPad workflows credible.
At a glance
- Announced
- March 18, 2020
- Released
- March 25, 2020
- Discontinued
- April 20, 2021
- Launch price
- $999
- Chip
- Apple A12Z Bionic, 8-core
- Display
- 12.9"
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Status
- Discontinued
Highlights
- 12.9-inch Liquid Retina ProMotion display
- LiDAR scanner with dual rear cameras
- A12Z Bionic and 6 GB RAM
- Magic Keyboard compatible
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Display
- Size
- 12.9-inch
- Type
- Liquid Retina IPS with ProMotion, True Tone, wide color (P3)
- Resolution
- 2732 x 2048 (264 ppi)
- Refresh rate
- Up to 120 Hz
- Brightness
- 600 nits
Chip
- Chip
- Apple A12Z Bionic, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU
- Coprocessor
- Neural Engine
Memory
- RAM
- 6 GB
- Storage options
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Camera
- Rear camera
- 12 MP wide (f/1.8) + 10 MP ultra wide (f/2.4), LiDAR scanner, 4K video at 60 fps
- Front camera
- 7 MP TrueDepth
Battery
- Battery life
- Up to 10 hours of web, video or music
- Capacity
- About 36.7 Wh
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Cellular
- Optional Gigabit-class LTE model
- Connector
- USB-C and Smart Connector
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
Accessories
- Apple Pencil
- Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
- Keyboard
- Magic Keyboard for iPad, Smart Keyboard Folio
Audio
- Speakers
- Four speakers, five studio-quality microphones
Design
- Dimensions
- 280.6 x 214.9 x 5.9 mm
- Weight
- 641 g (Wi-Fi), 643 g (cellular)
Security
- Authentication
- Face ID
Software
- Launch OS
- iPadOS 13.4
- Latest supported OS
- iPadOS 27 (still supported)
How it compares
More in the iPad Pro family
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iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
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iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
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iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
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