Apart from the new M2 SoC, Apple hasn’t really changed anything with this year’s iPad Pro models. The iPad Pro lineup remains the same physically, with narrow bezels, a power button on the top, volume rockers on the side, and a USB-C connector. Even the display remains the same, with the 12.9-inch iPad Pro sporting a mini-LED Liquid Retina XDR display. The panel has a full 2D backlighting system with 2,596 full‑array local dimming zones, with a 2732×2048-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi). – Apple Newsroom There were rumors that Apple would upgrade the 11-inch iPad Pro’s display to the mini-LED version. But unfortunately, Apple is not going to do that this year, and it has the same 11-inch Liquid Retina display, with 2388×1668-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi). Like last year, both the iPad Pro models feature ProMotion, meaning support for a 120Hz display. This year’s iPad Pro refreshes get a familiar camera setup with a dual camera system featuring a Wide and Ultra Wide lens. On the front the tablets are equipped with a 12MP Ultra Wide camera, and a 122° field of view.
Back Cameras
Wide: 12MP, ƒ/1.8 apertureUltra Wide: 10MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture and 125° field of view2x optical zoom outDigital zoom up to 5xFive‑element lens (Wide and Ultra Wide)
Front Camera
12MP Ultra Wide camera, 122° field of viewƒ/2.4 aperturePortrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth ControlPortrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)Animoji and MemojiSmart HDR 31080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
Another interesting tidbit, the new iPad Pro models will be shipping with iPadOS 16, and according to Apple there will be a wider rollout from October 24th for iPad (5th generation and later), iPad mini (5th generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), and all iPad Pro models. – Apple Newsroom
Pricing and Availability
Some good news here as the pricing for the M2 chip powered iPad Pro lineup is unchanged from last year. The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $749 for the base 128GB version, extending all the way to $1799 for the 2TB variant. On the other hand, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro will start at the familiar $999 for the base 128GB version, extending all the way to $2099 for the 2TB version. The new iPad Pro lineup is available to order starting today at Apple’s official store, here. You can also find them on sale in brick-and-mortar stores from October 26th.
