Resolution
2732 x 2048 px
Weight
685 g
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular features Apple M1 Wi-Fi + Cellular processor, 16GB RAM with 2000GB storage, 12.9" display, 7538 mAh battery, 12 MP & 10 MP main camera.
9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular has 7,538mAh battery compared to iPad Pro 13 (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular's 10,340mAh, while weighs 103g more at 685g. Against the iPad Pro 11 (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular, has 7,538mAh battery compared to iPad Pro 11 (2025) Wi-Fi + Cellular's 8,160mAh, and features a larger 12.9" display versus 11", and weighs 241g more at 685g. Compared to the iPad Pro 11 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular, the iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular features a larger 12.9" display versus 11", while weighs 215g more at 685g. The iPad Mini (2024) includes 8GB more RAM (16GB vs 8GB).
When compared to competing devices, the iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular provides 2000GB storage versus Tab S8 Ultra's 512GB, while has 7,538mAh battery compared to Tab S8 Ultra's 11,200mAh, while has a more compact 12.9" screen, while is 43g lighter. Against the Tab S9 Ultra from Samsung, the iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular provides 2000GB storage versus Tab S9 Ultra's 1024GB. Versus the Tab S11 Ultra, the iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular provides 2000GB storage versus Tab S11 Ultra's 1024GB, and has 7,538mAh battery compared to Tab S11 Ultra's 11,600mAh. When matched against the Pad 7 Ultra from Xiaomi, it provides 2000GB storage versus Pad 7 Ultra's 1024GB, while the Pad 7S Pro 12.5 comparison shows it provides 2000GB storage versus Pad 7S Pro 12.5's 1024GB.
Design
| Weight i | 685 g (4 others) |
| Thickness i | 6.4 mm (6 others) |
| Width i | 280.6 mm (7 others) |
| Height i | 214.9 mm (7 others) |
| Volume i | 385.93 cm³ (4 others) |
| Stylus Included i | ✖ |
| Has A Detachable Keyboard i | ✖ |
| Water resistance i | None (432 others) |
Display
| Screen Size i | 12.9" (8 others) |
| Resolution i | 2732 x 2048 px (8 others) |
| Pixel Density i | 265 ppi (7 others) |
| Display Type i | IPS, LCD, LED-backlit (20 others) |
| Refresh Rate i | 120Hz (101 others) |
| Touch sampling rate i | 120Hz (23 others) |
| Has branded damage resistant glass i | ✖ |
| Has anti reflection coating i | ✔ (197 others) |
| Supports hdr10 i | ✔ (112 others) |
Performance
| Internal Storage i | 2000GB (6 others) |
| RAM i | 16GB (62 others) |
| Chipset (soc) name i | Apple M1 Wi-Fi + Cellular (1 other) |
| CPU Speed i | 4 x 3.2 GHz & 4 x 2 GHz (Apple M1) (2 others) |
| Geekbench 6 Result (multi) i | 8385 (Apple M1) (2 others) |
| Geekbench 6 Result (single) i | 2348 (Apple M1) (2 others) |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✖ |
| Semiconductor size i | 5 nm (Apple M1) Wi-Fi + Cellular (1 other) |
Cameras
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 12 MP & 10 MP (7 others) |
| Megapixels (front camera) i | 12MP (45 others) |
| Video recording (main camera) i | 2160 x 60 fps (54 others) |
| Has a flash i | ✔ (437 others) |
| Has a front camera i | ✔ (762 others) |
| Has a built in hdr mode i | ✔ (601 others) |
| Can create panoramas in camera i | ✔ (451 others) |
| Supports slow motion video recording i | ✔ (367 others) |
| Has touch autofocus i | ✔ (547 others) |
Audio
| Has stereo speakers i | ✔ (621 others) |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✖ |
| Number of microphones i | 5 (18 others) |
Battery
| Battery Power i | 7538 mAh (6 others) |
| Battery Life i | 9 hours (28 others) |
| Supports Fast Charging i | ✔ (386 others) |
| Has wireless charging i | ✖ |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (770 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (772 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✖ |
Connectivity & Features
| Release date i | 4 years ago04/21/2021 Wi-Fi + Cellular (1 other) |
| Wi fi version i | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) (24 others) |
| Sim cards i | 1 SIM, 1 eSIM (31 others) |
| Has mail privacy protection i | ✖ |
| Has on device machine learning i | ✔ (413 others) |
| Has clipboard warnings i | ✔ (331 others) |
| Has location privacy options i | ✔ (331 others) |
| Has camera/microphone privacy options i | ✔ (347 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Geekbench 5 Result (multi) i | 7404 (Apple M1) (2 others) |
| Geekbench 5 Result (single) i | 1710 (Apple M1) (2 others) |
| Ram speed (max) i | 4266 MHz (Apple M1) (2 others) |
| Has phase detection autofocus for photos i | ✔ (18 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much storage does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular offer?
At 2000GB, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular ranks #3 out of 769 — see ranking tablet products — one of the Highest storage in this category, 811% above the category average.
How much RAM does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular have?
At 16GB, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular is 160% above the category average for RAM, ranking #5 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the geekbench 5 result (multi) of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular?
At 7404 (Apple M1), the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular is 230% above the category average for geekbench 5 result (multi), ranking #9 out of 212 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the geekbench 5 result (single) of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular?
At 1710 (Apple M1), the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular is 172% above the category average for geekbench 5 result (single), ranking #10 out of 212 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the multi-core Geekbench 6 score of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular?
At 8385 (Apple M1), the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular is 137% above the category average for multi-core Geekbench 6 score, ranking #34 out of 316 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the single-core Geekbench 6 score of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular?
At 2348 (Apple M1), the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular is 101% above the category average for single-core Geekbench 6 score, ranking #37 out of 332 — see ranking tablet products.
How many megapixels does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular front camera have?
At 12MP, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular is 82% above the category average for front camera megapixels, ranking #64 out of 744 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the semiconductor size of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular?
At 5 nm (Apple M1) Wi-Fi + Cellular, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular is 65% below the category average for semiconductor size, ranking #501 out of 667 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the touch sampling rate of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular?
At 120Hz, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular is 39% below the category average for touch sampling rate, ranking #46 out of 73 — see ranking tablet products.
How heavy is the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular?
At 685 g, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular is 35% above the category average for weight, ranking #677 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
What is the battery life of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular?
At 9 hours, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular is 26% below the category average for battery life, ranking #124 out of 163 — see ranking tablet products.
How big is the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular screen?
At 12.9", the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular is 24% above the category average for screen size, ranking #48 out of 774 — see ranking tablet products.
Does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular have an external memory slot?
No, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular does not have an external memory slot. However, 79% of tablets do.
Does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
No, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, 65% of tablets do.
Does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular support fast charging?
Yes, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular supports fast charging. This feature is found in 77% of tablets.
How does it compare?
How does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular's semiconductor size compare to similar tabletss?
At 5 nm (Apple M1) Wi-Fi + Cellular, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular leads the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular (3 nm (Apple M4 (10-core CPU)) Wi-Fi + Cellular) by 40%.
How does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular's weight compare to similar tabletss?
At 685 g, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular trails the Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular (446 g) by 35%.
How does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular's RAM speed compare to similar tabletss?
At 4266 MHz (Apple M1), the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular trails the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular (6400 MHz (Apple M2)) by 33%.
How does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular's battery capacity compare to similar tabletss?
At 7538 mAh, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular trails the Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular (10340 mAh) by 27%.
How does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular's geekbench 5 result (multi) compare to similar tabletss?
At 7404 (Apple M1), the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular trails the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular (8837 (Apple M2)) by 16%.
How does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular's screen size compare to similar tabletss?
At 12.9", the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular leads the Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular (11") by 15%.
How does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular's multi-core Geekbench 6 score compare to similar tabletss?
At 8385 (Apple M1), the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular trails the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular (9633 (Apple M2)) by 13%.
How does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular's battery life compare to similar tabletss?
At 9 hours, the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular trails the Apple iPad Pro 11 (2024) Wi-Fi + Cellular (10 hours) by 10%.
How does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular's single-core Geekbench 6 score compare to similar tabletss?
At 2348 (Apple M1), the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular trails the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular (2569 (Apple M2)) by 9%.
How does the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular's geekbench 5 result (single) compare to similar tabletss?
At 1710 (Apple M1), the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) Wi-Fi + Cellular trails the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) Wi-Fi + Cellular (1826 (Apple M2)) by 6%.