The Apple iPad Pro, introduced in 2015, marked a new chapter in Apple’s tablet lineup by delivering professional-level performance in a portable form. Designed for power users, creatives, and professionals, it featured a stunning Retina display, the powerful Apple A9X chip, and support for accessories like the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.
📘 Apple iPad Pro (1st Generation – 12.9-inch) Specifications
Launch Date:
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Announced: September 9, 2015
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Released: November 11, 2015
Body:
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Dimensions: 305.7 × 220.6 × 6.9 mm
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Weight: 713 g (Wi-Fi) / 723 g (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
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Build: Aluminum body, glass front
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SIM: Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Display:
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Type: IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
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Size: 12.9 inches
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Resolution: 2732 × 2048 pixels (~264 ppi density)
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Protection: Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Platform:
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Operating System: iOS 9.1, upgradable to iPadOS 17
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Chipset: Apple A9X
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CPU: Dual-core 2.26 GHz Twister
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GPU: PowerVR Series 7XT
Memory:
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Internal Storage: 32GB / 128GB
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RAM: 4 GB
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Card Slot: No
Main Camera:
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8 MP, f/2.4, autofocus
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Features: HDR
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Video: 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera:
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1.2 MP, f/2.2
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Video: 720p@30fps
Sound:
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Loudspeaker: Quad-speaker system
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3.5 mm headphone jack: Yes
Comms:
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WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
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Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
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GPS: Yes, with A-GPS (cellular model only)
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USB: Lightning connector
Sensors:
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Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Battery:
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Type: Non-removable Li-Po 10,307 mAh
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Usage: Up to 10 hours (Wi-Fi/video browsing)
Misc:
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Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
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Models: A1584 (Wi-Fi), A1652 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
Key Features:
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Apple Pencil (1st gen) support
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Smart Keyboard support
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Large 12.9-inch Retina display